BRIDGE Project Overview of Modules Version 2

Foundation Module in two parts Introduction to the whole course highlighting Standards & Principles and an overview of the three thematic components: Electoral Architecture, Stakeholders and Operations Part 2: Strategic & Financial Planning Capacity Development

Overview of the themes underpinning 3 Components Comparative theory and models Principles Design criteria and process Consultation Communication Conflict resolution Networks Timelines Planning Resources Event vs. Institution Electoral Architecture Working with Electoral Stakeholders Electoral Operations

Version 2 Curriculum Framework and overview of modules Introduction to Electoral Administration Strategic & Financial Planning FOUNDATION 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 Training of Electoral Officials Polling, Counting & Results Post-election Activities External Voting Security

Elements included in the curriculum The BRIDGE curriculum is based on an Interactive Adult Learning Methodology with a Facilitators’ Handbook and a Participants’ Handbook Each Module includes a Synopsis, Key Understandings and a Glossary Each Module includes Cross-cutting Considerations: Access, Gender, Conflict Management, Integrity, Technology, Sustainability cont…

Elements (cont…) Each Module reiterates Elections in the Context of Democratic Governance and Development Goals; Electoral Standards & Principles refers to the Electoral Cycle has clearly defined Sections and Activities encourages Action/Reform Plans in the concluding activities

Voting Operations & Election Day The Electoral Cycle Post-election Legal Framework Verification of Results Electoral Planning & Implementation 8 1 7 2 6 3 5 4 Voting Operations & Election Day Training & Education Electoral Campaign Voter Registration

The Electoral Cycle Post-election Legal Framework Verification of Results Electoral Planning & Implementation Electoral Planning & Implementation Verification of Results Voting Operations & Election Day Training & Education Voting Operations & Election Day Training & Education Electoral Campaign Voter Registration Electoral Campaign Voter Registration

The Electoral Cycle constitution reform audits & evaluations electoral system legislation development electoral bodies security tabulation of results budgeting Legal Framework resource planning & implementation Post-election complaints & appeals funding & financing Electoral Planning & Implementation Verification of Results calendar/ timeline official results The Electoral Cycle pre-voting & out-of-country voting Voting Operations & Election Day Training & Education election officials vote-counting civic & voter education Electoral Campaign Voter Registration voting media voters party liaison parties & candidates complaints observers financing

The Electoral Cycle three main segments VOTING PERIOD (OPERATIONS) PRE-ELECTION (PREPARATIONS) three main segments post-election period (strategy) sustainable electoral support POST ELECTION LEGAL FRAMEWORK VERIFICATION OF RESULTS PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION THE ELECTORAL CYCLE Let’s start from the electoral cycle. As we have seen, the electoral cycle defines the key stages and components in an electoral process – which are: the pre-election preparatory period, the operational election period and the strategic post-election period. The adequate understanding of these components/stages of the cycle can be used as an effective tool to plan and deliver more sustainable electoral support and make electoral assistance more effective. Sustainable support is much more than just support. To be effective, support should last. pre-election period (preparations) VOTING OPERATIONS & ELECTION DAY election period (operations) TRAINING & EDUCATION ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN REGISTRATION & NOMINATIONS

Version 2 – What’s New? Pre-reading material, coming to the course prepared to get the most out of it Varying the methodology to maintain interest – roleplay, designing, analysing, group work, guest speakers, research More substantive notes for facilitators based on leading texts e.g IDEA Handbooks, ACE More case studies and geographic representation More retention aids & support materials, resources& handouts for participants Summing up and applying knowledge in the workplace with tools, tips, templates and checklists Next steps – e-learning and networking