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Promoting and defending democracy: the work of domestic election observer groups around the world
European Union - Election observation missions
European Union - Election observation missions
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Democracy is about far more than elections. However, the holding of transparent, accountable and credible elections is an important cornerstone of the democratic process in any country, and domestic election observers can make a significant contribution in this process. Furthermore, these groups that often represent a broad coalition of civil society organisations can also work to promote and defend democracy in their respective countries before and after the electoral process itself. This publication wishes to highlight the work done by domestic observers around the world, both in terms of their scrutiny of and support to the electoral process, and in their striving to deepen and consolidate the wider democratic process. As will become evident while reading these chapters, the challenges facing domestic observers – be they in Africa, Asia, Europe or Latin America – are immense, varied and complex. It is to the credit of civil society groups like those presented in the publication, that they have the skill and imagination to meet all these challenges in their respective countries.
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9163172836
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