1. BRIDGE Project Changes from Version 1 to Version 2

2. Expanded Content  From 10 Modules to 23 Modules – covering all aspects of elections  Many more examples and case studies from around the world  material for each module

3. More International Writers and Editors

4. Mainstreamed Cross-Cutting Considerations  Access  Gender  Technology  Integrity  Environment  Sustainability  Conflict management

5. Thematic Groups  Over-arching Foundation Modules  Three thematic groups:  All modules are allocated to a particular thematic group Electoral Architecture Electoral Stakeholders Electoral Operations

6. Version 1 Modules 1.introduction to electoral administration 6. contestants 2. electoral systems 7. preparation for the electoral event 3. public outreach8. polling and counting 4. boundary delimitation9. electoral observers 5. registration of voters 10. strategies for sustainability

7. Version 2 Modules ARCHITECTURE  Legal Framework  Boundary Delimitation  Electoral Systems  Electoral Management Design  Electoral Technology STAKEHOLDERS  Access to Electoral Processes  Voter Information  Civic Education  Electoral Contestants  Electoral Observation  Media & Elections  Electoral Assistance  Gender & Elections  Electoral Dispute Resolution OPERATIONS  Voter Registration  Pre-election Activities  Electoral Training  Polling, Counting & Results  Post-election Activities  External Voting  Electoral Security  Introduction to Electoral Administration  Strategic & Financial Planning FOUNDATION

8. New Format at TtF  Improved content in line with v2 changes  New facilitators receive:  Entire curriculum, including all resources and facilitators notes on DVD-ROM  Facilitators notes for the entire curriculum in one kit  Updated Facilitators Information Booklet

9. New Format for Modules  Two folders:  Facilitators Handbook containing all facilitator resources, OHPs, handouts  Participants Handbook containing only participant resources

10. More User-Friendly for Facilitators  Facilitators Notes that link Activities to Key Understandings and Learning Outcomes  New sample agendas (for 1-5 day courses) which assist in the customisation of courses

11. More User-Friendly for Participants  Participants Handbooks contain all participant documents for module in easier-to-navigate format  New user-friendly titles and numbering  New synopses, context, cross-cutting considerations & glossaries for each module

12. Addition of Implementation Manual and Workshop  Greater implementation guidance and support for organisations wanting to use and adapt BRIDGE material and courses  Implementation Workshop (2-day) course to assist implementers (to be piloted in Dec 06)  BRIDGE Project partners to differentiate between project managers/implementers and facilitators (for different courses)