10th Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies convenes in Sharm El-Sheikh
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The 10th Continental Forum of African Election Management Bodies EMBs commenced on Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh, hosted by Egypt's National Elections Authority NEA under Judge Hazem Badawi. The two-day event, running from July 6 to 7, gathers heads and members of election bodies, representatives from international and regional organizations, and election management experts from across Africa. The forum's theme is "Overseas Voting: Progress, Gaps, and Future Prospects," focusing on developing mechanisms for overseas voting, enhancing participation of citizens abroad, reviewing international best practices, and addressing legislative, administrative, and logistical challenges. Discussions will also cover the role of election technology. Over 100 representatives from various organizations, including the African Union Commission, the Association of African Electoral Authorities, the League of Arab States, the United Nations Development Programme, and the European Centre for Electoral Support, are participating. Egypt is hosting the forum due to the NEA's experience in administering elections, particularly for Egyptians living abroad, which is considered a leading model in Africa for enabling overseas citizens to participate politically. The forum aims to facilitate expertise exchange and formulate practical recommendations to strengthen electoral processes, integrity, transparency, good governance, and democracy across the continent.
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