1. BRIDGE Project Overview of Modules
Version 2

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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…

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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