India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), the training and capacity development arm of Election Commission of India is organizing a one-week Capacity Development Program on Voter Education for the officials of Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) member Election Management Bodies (EMBs). The program is scheduled from 14th – 18th February, 2022 and is being conducted in IIIDEM Campus at Dwarka, New Delhi.
The program aims to enhance the capacities of election officials under the ‘Thimpu Resolution’ of the 11th meeting of the FEMBoSA. Officials from Bangladesh Election Commission and Election Commission of Sri Lanka are participating in this programme.
The Capacity Development Program on Voter Education is one of the flagship programs of IIIDEM for the international participants. The programme is developed based on the learning needs of the officials on the theme of Voter Education and includes concepts and practical experiences of India and other countries. The programme covers six sub-themes including: Principles of Voter Education & International Standards; Stakeholders’ Needs and Engagement; Targeted Voter Education; Electoral Literacy Clubs- an initiative of ECI; Use of Social Media in Voter Education and Monitoring and Evaluation of Voter Education Programs. During the programme, the participants will also share their country practices on Voter Education.
A one-day study tour for the participants has also been planned which aims to familiarize them with the practices and experiences in the field.
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