Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening
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The Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) is a cooperative agreement supervised by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) Office of Democracy and Governance made in 1995. As part of USAID's Acceleration Success initiative, the agreement is the principal contractor for the Office of Democracy and Government's elections and political processes program which provides technical assistance and support to USAID missions worldwide. The agreement includes the International Republican Institute
(IRI), the International Foundation for Electoral Systems
(IFES) and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
.
, support the development of provincial councils and increase grassroot movements in support of democracy. CEPPS reported training more than 2000 local leaders in civic education and register 46 political parties before the end of 2004. Additionally CEPPS established eight election training and information centres by 2004.
Through the "Support for Increased Electoral Participation in Afghanistan" program IFES, IRI and NDI:
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) asked CEPPS to asses the political situation leading up to the May 10, 2004 elections
. CEPPS agreed to take part in a mission funded by USAID. The project was meant to observe the elections in order to make recommendations to COMELEC and other political players, to host a post-election program to evaluate and make recommendations to these political players and to make recommendations to the media following the election.
United States Agency for International Development
The United States Agency for International Development is the United States federal government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid. President John F. Kennedy created USAID in 1961 by executive order to implement development assistance programs in the areas...
(USAID) Office of Democracy and Governance made in 1995. As part of USAID's Acceleration Success initiative, the agreement is the principal contractor for the Office of Democracy and Government's elections and political processes program which provides technical assistance and support to USAID missions worldwide. The agreement includes the International Republican Institute
International Republican Institute
Founded in 1983, the International Republican Institute is an organization, funded by the United States government, that conducts international political programs, sometimes labeled 'democratization programs'....
(IRI), the International Foundation for Electoral Systems
International Foundation for Electoral Systems
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1987. This Washington, D. C.-based development organization provides assistance and support for elections in new and emerging democracies...
(IFES) and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs is an organization created by the United States government by way of the National Endowment for Democracy to channel grants for furthering democracy in developing nations. It was founded in 1983, shortly after the U.S. Congress created...
.
Afghanistan
CEPPS participated in a contract with USAID starting in 2003 and terminating in 2011 concerning the "Strengthening of elections and political process." The contract is meant to improve the effectiveness of the Independent Electoral Commission, support the National AssemblyNational Assembly of Afghanistan
The National Assembly is Afghanistan's national legislature. It is a bicameral body, comprising two chambers:*Wolesi Jirga or the House of the People: the 250-member lower house.*Meshrano Jirga ) or the House of Elders: an upper house with 102 seats....
, support the development of provincial councils and increase grassroot movements in support of democracy. CEPPS reported training more than 2000 local leaders in civic education and register 46 political parties before the end of 2004. Additionally CEPPS established eight election training and information centres by 2004.
Through the "Support for Increased Electoral Participation in Afghanistan" program IFES, IRI and NDI:
- Conducted women's election awareness workshops.
- Conducted journalist election reporting training.
- trained party activists.
- supported six political groups in voicing their position including the Afghanistan Parliamentary Youth Caucus, the Afghanistan Parliamentary Counternarcotics Caucus, and the Afghanistan Parliamentary Business Caucus.
- supported 18 civil society organizations including Afghanistan National Youth and Social Organization, Movement of Afghan Sisters, United Hazara Assembly, and District Shuras.
- launched a television series The CandidateThe Candidate (TV)The Candidate is an 2009 Afghan reality TV show that mirrors the Afghan election. Six youths under 22 try to convince the audience that they should stay on the show. The audience votes on their favourite candidate through text messaging.-Premise:...
- conducted public surveys
- other party training
- help create a plan to monitor voter registration centres
Philippines
The PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) asked CEPPS to asses the political situation leading up to the May 10, 2004 elections
Philippine general election, 2004
The senatorial election was held in the Philippines on May 10, 2004. The major coalitions that participated are the Koalisyon ng Katapatan at Karanasan sa Kinabukasan composed of parties that support the candidacy of president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino ,...
. CEPPS agreed to take part in a mission funded by USAID. The project was meant to observe the elections in order to make recommendations to COMELEC and other political players, to host a post-election program to evaluate and make recommendations to these political players and to make recommendations to the media following the election.
External links
- Election Guide at CEPPS