Election Commission's International Collaboration Initiatives
The Election Commission of India is enhancing its international outreach by offering collaboration opportunities to global election management bodies.
Key Initiatives
- Technology Platform Development:
- Offering to assist international poll management bodies in developing technology platforms similar to ECINET.
- Training Support:
- Providing training through the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) for officials from election management bodies.
Objective of Bilateral Meetings
- Facilitating high-level global dialogue on the future of democracy and electoral governance.
- Promoting India's theme for its chairship of International IDEA: 'Democracy for inclusive, peaceful, resilient, and sustainable world'.
Outcomes and Interests
- Many election management bodies showed interest in adopting similar technological solutions as ECINET in their countries.
- The discussions encompassed a wide range of global electoral experiences and innovations.
Meetings and Engagement
In total, 32 bilateral meetings were conducted on Thursday, with additional meetings scheduled for Friday, aiming to reinforce India's partnerships in election management and democratic cooperation.
