New publication
23 Jul 2024

New publication "Les Organes de Gestion des 'lections des Etats Membres de la COI"


The creation of the Indian Ocean Electoral Network (REOI) has been an achievement for the Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) of the Indian Ocean Community (COI) Member States. The establishment of an electoral network within the Indian Ocean Member States has been a long-standing aspiration o...
ERMES Phase III
07 Apr 2023

ERMES Phase III


The third phase of EUROPEAN RESOURCES FOR MEDIATION SUPPORT (ERMES) is implemented by a consortium of leading specialized not for profit and international organisations and institutes: the European Centre for Electoral Support – ECES (Belgium), the European Forum for International Mediat...
Strategic Planning for Electoral Management Bodies
28 Nov 2022

Strategic Planning for Electoral Management Bodies


We are proud to launch the "Strategic Planning for Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) Using Quality Management Principles" publication with the preface of the Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Giuseppe Mistretta. ...
Pro Electoral Integrity Project Resume
25 Nov 2022

Pro Electoral Integrity Project Resume


The project "Pro-Electoral Integrity: Project in Support to Electoral Integrity in Africa" is funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and via the African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security...
PRO MALI - Project Resume
25 Nov 2022

PRO MALI - Project Resume


The project “Projet d’Appui à l’Observation citoyenne du Cycle électoral de la Transition 2020-2022 au Mali - PRO Observation Mali” is funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) in partnership with the co...
Media Monitoring, Hate Speech and Gender-based Violence
22 Jun 2022

Media Monitoring, Hate Speech and Gender-based Violence


On the occasion of the European Development Days 2022, ECES was selected to have a stand to showcase our activities under the theme of the Internet and Human Rights in the Digital Space. Our stand focuses on "Media Monitoring, Hate Speech and Gender-based Violence" taken from an election p...
Ethiopia Projects Resume 2019 - 2022
04 May 2022

Ethiopia Projects Resume 2019 - 2022


The European Centre for Electoral Support has been implementing several Electoral Assistance activities in Ethiopia, these projects were involved in various aspects of the electoral process. Namely: The European Response to Electoral Cycle Support in Ethiopia (EURECS Ethiopia) project aim...
Conference Proceedings
05 Apr 2022

Conference Proceedings


ECES has just published the Conference Proceedings document for the High-Level dialogue focused on “Strengthening the Capacities of Electoral Stakeholders in Africa within the context of the European Union Partnership with the African Union”. The document contains the tran...
Pro-Peace Kenya - Project Resume
14 Mar 2022

Pro-Peace Kenya - Project Resume


The “Pro-Peace Kenya” is a project for the Promotion of Peace and Cohesion in Kenya by Preventing and Mitigating Electoral Conflicts, dubbed “Uchaguzi Bila Noma 2022”. The Project is funded by the European Union and implemented via a partnership between the European Centre fo...
LEAD Training Report, December 2021
12 Jan 2022

LEAD Training Report, December 2021


ECES has just published the report following the Leadership and Conflict Management Skills for Electoral Stakeholders - LEAD training, with a particular focus on the role of women. The training was organised by RECEF, in collaboration with ECES, and took place on 2-3 December 2021, online. In ter...
Compendium of testimonies and recommendations on women's political participation in Madagascar
14 Dec 2021

Compendium of testimonies and recommendations on women's political participation in Madagascar


On 7 December 2021, the closing ceremony of the Support Project for the Development and Consolidation of Democracy and the Rule of Law in Madagascar (PADEM) was held in Antananarivo. Various stakeholders in the electoral process attended, and it was an opportunity to present, among other publicati...
Recommendations from a workshop on youth participation in political and public life
14 Dec 2021

Recommendations from a workshop on youth participation in political and public life


On 7 December 2021, the closing ceremony of the Support Project for the Development and Consolidation of Democracy and the Rule of Law in Madagascar (PADEM) was held in Antananarivo. Various stakeholders in the electoral process attended, and it was an opportunity to present, among other things, a...
Compendium of recommendations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI)
29 Oct 2021

Compendium of recommendations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI)


Madagascar, October 29 ECES has just published the Compendium of recommendations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), developed following the Reflection workshop on the lessons learned and the recommendations of the CENI on the electoral process and this within the framework of ...
Policy Brief - Implementation of the 2030 Agenda amid COVID-19
30 Sep 2021

Policy Brief - Implementation of the 2030 Agenda amid COVID-19


ECES, together with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)  has submitted its Policy Brief to T20 Summit (scheduled on October 4th to 6th, 2021), within Ta...
e-Voting Nigeria
20 Jul 2021

e-Voting Nigeria


ECES announces the launch of its latest publication. “Challenges and opportunities for the implementation of e-voting in Nigeria: lessons from international experiences”. This publication has been drafted as a follow up to the EMB conference on “Opportunities and Challenges in t...
ECES Factsheet
01 Mar 2021

ECES Factsheet


Our Factsheet is a concise visual guide to our organisation, our work and achievements since 2010.   As ECES celebrates its 10th year anniversary, we are pleased to present you our ECES Factsheet. This document provides a concise and thorough overview of our organisation and the achieveme...
ECES Profile
01 Mar 2021

ECES Profile


ECES Profile 2021 gives a thorough overview of the foundation, its history, activities and personnel. Since its inception dating back to 2010, ECES has evolved into becoming a global actor in the electoral support field attributed to its strong result attainment, at organisational and impleme...
INNOV-ELECTIONS
28 Feb 2021

INNOV-ELECTIONS


"Delivering Electoral and Democracy Support under COVID-19: ECES Preparedness and Responses"  The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has reached unprecedented levels across the globe. Together with its impact on health systems and economies, the crisis also bears lesser kn...
Calendar 2021
03 Jan 2021

Calendar 2021


ECES is delighted to announce the publication of its 2021 Calendar, available for download in PDF here   Stay up to date all year long and review some of ECES' most memorable moments from 2020.   Happy New Year 2021!

Germany's Support to ECES projects
08 Oct 2020

Germany's Support to ECES projects


We are proud to present the new publication describing the support of the Federal Republic of Germany to Electoral Processes in Africa via activities implemented by us, the European Centre for Electoral Support, with the specific cases of Burkina Faso, Senegal, Ethiopia and Nigeria.   The fun...
Women of Madagascar Book
08 Oct 2020

Women of Madagascar Book


"Women of Madagascar - Discovering the multiplicity of aspects of promotion gender and the fight against gender-based violence Madagascar through interviews with 9 women and 3 men with unusual courses" is a book published within the framework of the ECES project in Madagascar &qu...
Study on election related violence based on data of early warning and rapid response system
08 Oct 2020

Study on election related violence based on data of early warning and rapid response system


This study, titled "Study on election related violence based on data of early warning and rapid response system",is a combination of the results and findings from the study on electoral violence conducted using the early warning approach. It aims to better understand the phenomenon of elec...
Study on managing election related violence in Madagascar
08 Oct 2020

Study on managing election related violence in Madagascar


This study, titled "Managing election related violence for the consolidation of democracy in Madagascar" was produced as part of the "Project to support the prevention and management of potential conflicts and elections related violence in Madagascar - PEV Madagascar". The autho...
Illustrated Guide for security forces
08 Oct 2020

Illustrated Guide for security forces


This illustrated guide was created as part of the "Project to support the prevention and management of potential conflicts and elections related violence linked in Madagascar - PEV Madagascar ”. Targeted at the citizens of Magadascar and elsewhere, the guide is the fruits of a coll...
Experience sharing of the PEV Madagascar project
07 Oct 2020

Experience sharing of the PEV Madagascar project


"Experience sharing of the PEV Madagascar project" is a publication produced as part of ECES project in Madagascar. This document brings together the achievements and results of the Prevention and Management of Conflicts and Election-related Violence (PEV) in Madagascar (PEV Madagasc...
15 Sep 2020

"Democracies in danger amidst COVID" - A piece by Fabio Bargiacchi & Joelle Milquet


On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy (celebrated on September 15th), former vice Prime Minister of Belgium and Minister of Interior Joëlle Milquet and ECES co-founder and Executive Director Fabio Bargiacchi published a very special editorial in La Libre Belgique, under t...
EURECS
07 Apr 2020

EURECS


EURECS is ECES' copyrighted strategy for a practical execution approach to electoral support.   ECES has crafted and copyrighted its strategy called “A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support - EURECS”  in October 2016. EURECS is an innovative st...
ECES Information Note
05 Apr 2020

ECES Information Note


ECES Information Note offers a short yet thorough overview of our work, history and activities, among others.   Ten years after its inception, ECES has become a global actor in the electoral support field. This note seeks to present the key pillars of ECES identity as a foundation and...
EUSDGN Project Resume
03 Apr 2020

EUSDGN Project Resume


This project resume outlines ECES' work in Nigeria through its EU-SDGN project from 2017 to 2021.   The EU Funded Programme “Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria” (EU-SDGN) aims to contribute to the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through building strong, ...
EU-JDID Programme Resume
02 Apr 2020

EU-JDID Programme Resume


This 2020 Resume presents general information about the ECES-led project, its objectives and results.   The European Union (EU) funded Programme “EU Support to Jordanian Democratic Institution & Development EU-JDID” aims at supporting Jordan's reform process toward...
Resume PACTE BURKINA
29 Mar 2020

Resume PACTE BURKINA


This project resume summarises ECES’ work in support of Burkina Faso's electoral process in 2015.   The Project in Support of the Credibility and Transparency of Elections in Burkina Faso (PACTE-BF) has been put together by ECES. It was funded by the European Union, the Grand Duchy ...
Resume PEV Madagascar
28 Mar 2020

Resume PEV Madagascar


This summary of the PEV-Madagascar project presents the objectives, activities and results of the project.   ECES is pleased to introduce the summary of the EU-funded Project to Support Prevention and Management of Conflicts and Potential Violence related to Elections in Madagascar, PEV-M...
Resume PACTE Comoros I & II
27 Mar 2020

Resume PACTE Comoros I & II


This resume offers a compiled overview of the PACTE Comoros I and II including activities, objectives and achievements.   A Resume of Projects in Support of Credibility and Transparency of the Electoral Process in the Union of Comoros (PACTE COMORES I and II), financed by the European Union h...
ECES- SSSA on MEPA
06 Jan 2020

ECES- SSSA on MEPA


This Master in Electoral Policy & Administration is ECES' unique collaboration with Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies.   Master in Electoral Policy and Administration (MEPA) In January 2018, ECES and Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (SSSA) signed a Memor...
LEAD-Q Copyright
04 Jan 2020

LEAD-Q Copyright


ECES' latest copyright, LEAD-Q is an original methodlogy stemming from lessons learnt over 10 years.   The “Leadership and Quality Management Skills for Electoral Administrators” is a capacity development methodology (LEAD-Q) which is the result of lessons learnt over the last...
PEV Copyright
09 Dec 2019

PEV Copyright


PEV copyright provides a two-phase approach to Prevent and manage Election-related conflict and Violence.   The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) has developed a unique two-pronged approach to Prevent and manage Election-related conflict and Violence (PEV), which forms part of...
ESTA Copyright
25 Nov 2019

ESTA Copyright


The ESTA copyright is a projects' stakeholders' mapping activity to prevent electoral conflicts.   ECES has developed the Electoral Security Threat Assessment (ESTA), a specific methodology which is an integral part of the EURECS strategy, together with the already copyrighted methodo...
SOP Copyright
10 Oct 2019

SOP Copyright


ECES' SOP are an integrated document with all information, procedures and instructions governing our work.   These Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are the result of the collective years of experience of ECES in successfully implementing electoral assistance projects mainly funded...
Communication & Visibility Guidelines Copyright
21 Aug 2019

Communication & Visibility Guidelines Copyright


Our C&V Guidelines offer guidance on the best communication and visibility practices worldwide.   Sometimes regarded as a superficial aspect of a non-profit organization’s work, communication is, on the contrary, an absolutely essential tool that should be taken into consideration i...
EPEA Copyright
25 Jul 2019

EPEA Copyright


The Electoral Political Economy Analyses allow for systemic monitoring of various processes.   This methodology uses the political economy analysis (PAE) methodology, which studies the interaction of political and economic processes in society, distribution of power and wealth between diff...
EURECS Copyright
10 Jul 2019

EURECS Copyright


EURECS is ECES' copyrighted strategy for practical implementation of electoral support.   ECES has crafted and copyrighted its strategy called "A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support - EURECS", which is an innovative strategy that encompasses a practical implementat...
LEAD Copyright
05 Jun 2019

LEAD Copyright


LEAD is ECES' copyrighted training programme in Leadership and Electoral Conflict Management.   Among the different capacity-building programmes that are specific to ECES, the pioneering training programme in Leadership and Electoral Conflict Management for Electoral Stakeholder...
Media and Elections Guide
14 Dec 2018

Media and Elections Guide


This guide provided journalists in Afghanistan with legal and practical information ahead of elections.   “Media and Elections Guide” published by ECES/PROSES and the Afghanistan’s National Journalists Union (ANJU) being distributed countrywide to journalists ahead of 20 Oct...
Guide for Female Candidates to the Wolesi Jirga
06 Nov 2018

Guide for Female Candidates to the Wolesi Jirga


This guide offers advice and guidance for female candidates in the Afghanistan elections. Guide for Female Candidates to the Wolesi Jirga Within the framework of the Project in Support of Enhanced Sustainability, and Electoral Integrity in Afghanistan, the Guide for Female Candidates to the Wole...
Guide for Political Parties and Independent Candidates Agents
15 Oct 2018

Guide for Political Parties and Independent Candidates Agents


This guide seeks to provide sound preparation for political parties and candidates ahead of the Afghan electoral process.   Guide for Political Parties and Independent Candidates Agents Within the framework of the Project in Support of Enhanced Sustainability, and Electoral Integrity in Af...
PEV-SADC HANDBOOK
14 Sep 2018

PEV-SADC HANDBOOK


This handbook presents lessons and guidance on Preventing & Mitigating Electoral Conflict in SADC.   was coordinated and conceptualised by ECES together with the Election Support Network of Southern Africa and supported by many of its 16 members in the 14 countries comprised by the PEV SA...
Reflections on Election Conflict and Violence Prevention: Lessons from Southern Africa
12 Sep 2018

Reflections on Election Conflict and Violence Prevention: Lessons from Southern Africa


This document offers reflections on Election Conflict & Violence Prevention from Southern Africa.   On August 29th  2018, ECES’ Executive Director, Fabio Bargiacchi, and ECES’ Senior Election Conflict Management Advisor, Victoria Florinder, were invited at pre-workshop of...
Technology in Elections
05 Mar 2018

Technology in Elections


This note gives detailed information on Opportunities & Challenges in using technology in Southern and West Africa.   ECES proudly announces that the regional conference ’Opportunities and challenges in the use of technology in Elections, Experiences from Southern and West Africa&rs...
15th Electoral Symposium
22 Dec 2017

15th Electoral Symposium


This Brochure of the 15th Int'l Electoral Symposium outlines the event's agenda and speakers' profiles.   Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, the Independent Election Commission (IEC) along with the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (...
Lessons from SADC
14 Feb 2017

Lessons from SADC


This research paper sums up some of ECES’ most valuable lessons learned in the SADC region.   The European Centre for Electoral Support is honoured to present the paper “The potential of EU Funded electoral assistance to support the prevention of election related conflict and viol...
Resume LEAD training
01 Aug 2016

Resume LEAD training


This document presents LEAD's strengths, unique methodologies and certification process.   The Leadership and Conflict Management for Electoral Stakeholders (LEAD) training programme was initially developed through the close collaboration and synergies between the European Centre for El...
Resume Media Monitoring
01 Aug 2016

Resume Media Monitoring


This resume presents the purpose and objectives of the Media Monitoring in electoral processes.    As part of its activities, ECES includes in most of its projects a media monitoring component, which is implemented in partnership with the Osservatorio di Pavia (www.osservatorio.it). &...
Documentation, INCIPALS
16 Jul 2016

Documentation, INCIPALS


This summary presents the results of a study on citizens' perceptions of power in  Madagascar.   Study and an audiovisual documentation on "citizens' perceptions and expectations of the exercise of power in Madagascar" Within the framework of the project INCIPALS (Init...
Publication, IEDF
09 Oct 2015

Publication, IEDF


This publication shares the reflections and proposals of organisations involved in electoral observation in the Federal District. Citizen perspective on the ongoing election in Federal District 2015 / Reports from electoral observers and foreign visitors    (Original Title : Per...
National Assembly Admin.
19 Nov 2014

National Assembly Admin.


This booklet offers an insight into the National Assembly of Madagascar, as of 2014. L'administration de l'Assemblée Nationale de Madagascar - Novembre 2014(FR) Authors: ECES/PACTE Madagascar members Publisher: ECES/PACTE Madagascar November 2013   Jean Max RAKOTOMAMONJY, Pr...
Domestic Observers
07 Sep 2014

Domestic Observers


This handbook serves as a guide for domestic observers on how to use the international standards in their daily work.     Handbook for Domestic Election Observers, Council of Europe 2014 (ENG) Editor: Marieâ?Carin von Gumppenberg Contributors: Fabio Bargiacchi, Tim Ba...
Media Coverage
12 Jan 2014

Media Coverage


The report is a comprehensive review of Madagasca's media environment ahead of presidential elections. Media coverage in the Madagascar electoral process, First turn of the Presidential Elections - Report, 2014 (FR) Authors: ECES/PACTE Madagascar members Publisher: ECES/PACTE Madagascar Jan...
Eritrea at Crossroads
01 Jan 2014

Eritrea at Crossroads


This book traces the evolution of Eritrea across time and its long journey to self-determination.   The History of Eritrea Tells of Heroic Struggle, Constant Betrayal, Abiding Hope Eritrea at a Crossroads: A Narrative of Triumph, Betrayal and Hope, written by Ambassador Andebrhan Weld...
Election Observation
12 Nov 2013

Election Observation


This report includes a description of the political, social and juridical context of Madagascar 2013 elections. Manual for SADC-ESN election observation mission in Madagascar, 2013 (FR) Authors: ECES/PACTE Madagascar members Publisher: ECES/PACTE Madagascar November 2013   In the framewo...
Guide for Voters
12 Nov 2013

Guide for Voters


This easy-to-use manual introduces Madagascar voters to the rules of the electoral process.    Guide for Voters - Madagascar, 2013 (FR) Authors: ECES/PACTE Madagascar members Publisher: ECES/PACTE Madagascar November 2013   This guide is an easy-to-use manual with a central ai...
Electoral sensitivisation
12 Nov 2013

Electoral sensitivisation


This document provides tips and technical support for facilitators delivering group work and training.    Technics for Group Facilitations: a Guide for electoral sensitivisation officers, 2013 (FR) Authors: ECES/PACTE Madagascar members Publisher: ECES/PACTE Madagascar November 2013 ...
Biometrics in elections
12 Sep 2013

Biometrics in elections


This paper provides insight into the challenges and advantages of introducing biometrics in electoral processes.   Biometrics in elections: Issues and Perspectives, 2013 (ENG) Authors: ECES, OIF and CENAP (Commission Electoral National Autonome et Permanente) Publisher: Organisa...
Mediation & Support
12 Sep 2012

Mediation & Support


This summary explores the EU's efforts to strengthen its capacity to respond to electoral conflicts.   Missing a Trick? Building Bridges between EU Mediation and EU Electoral Support in Conflict-affected Countries - Expert Seminar Report, 2012 (ENG).   Authors: Antje Herrberg, Ra...
Burundi's 2010 Elections
12 Mar 2012

Burundi's 2010 Elections


This article focuses on the 2010 Burundi elections and elections as a means of consolidating democracy and peace.    Burundi’s 2010 Elections: Democracy and Peace at Risk? - 2012 (ENG)   Author: Eva Palmans     This article focuses in particular on the 20...
Electronic Voting
12 Mar 2011

Electronic Voting


This policy paper outlines various factors influencing the success of e-voting solutions worldwide.   Introducing Electronic Voting: Essential Considerations, 2011 (ENG)     Lead author: Peter Wolf     Supporting authors: Rushdi Nackerdien, Domenico Tuccinardi Fe...
Electoral Cycle Approach
12 Mar 2011

Electoral Cycle Approach


This paper sheds light on recent developments among the international electoral assistance arena. Effectiveness and Sustainability of Electoral Assistance: the Electoral Cycle Approach, 2011 (ENG) Authors: Fabio Bargiacchi, Ricardo Godinho Gomes and Mette Bakken Contributors: Paul Guerin and Rap...
EU and Peacebuilding
12 Mar 2010

EU and Peacebuilding


Fabio Bargiacchi's contribution to the EU Electoral Support chapter of the 2010 Making Peace Last publication.     Making Peace Last, The EU’s Contribution to Peacebuilding, 2010 (ENG)  Foreword: Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affai...
Nation Building
12 Mar 2010

Nation Building


This publication offers insight into Eritrea's Nation Building, State Construction and Development.      Nation Building, State Construction and Development in Africa - The Case of Eritrea, 2010 (ENG)   Author: Andebrhan Welde Giorgis     Independent Eritre...
Electoral Assistance
12 Mar 2008

Electoral Assistance


This ACE on Effective Electoral Assistance builds upon International IDEA’s conclusions of "Effective Electoral Assistance Conference" in 2006.     ACE Focus On Effective Electoral Assistance, 2008 (ENG) Authors: Domenico Tuccinardi, Paul Guerin, Fabio Bargiacchi, Lin...
EC Guide
22 Jan 2006

EC Guide


The EC’s Guide on Electoral Assistance offers advice for any electoral assistance issues.   Authors: Fabio Bargiacchi, Paul Guerin, Domenico Tuccinardi Contributor: Mario-Rui Queiro   English – French   The European Commission’s Methodolog...
EOM Bolivia 2009
22 Jan 2006

EOM Bolivia 2009


This report presents the recommendations of the EU-EOM in Bolivia in 2009, led by ECES President, Monica Frassoni.   European Union Election Observation Mission, Bolivia 2009 - Final Report (ENG) Authors: Core Team Members of the EU Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) under the dire...
EOM Venezuela 2006
22 Jan 2006

EOM Venezuela 2006


This report presents the recommendations of the EU EOM in Venezuela in 2006, led by ECES President, Monica Frassoni.   European Union Election Observation Mission - Presidential Elections, Venezuela 2006 - Final Report (ENG) Authors: Core Team Members of the EU Election Observation Mi...
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