WHAT IS THE MACEDONIAN ELECTORAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY?

Funded through the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, this three-year, $1.7 million activity aims to strengthen Macedonian electoral governance and support capacity improvement of the State Election Commission (SEC) to manage elections.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

• The short-term purpose is to provide support to the SEC in anticipation of the 2019 presidential elections. Programmatic activities will be focused to increase the education capacities of the SEC and the elections administration, including the Municipal Election Commissions and Electoral Boards. The program will work to increase the capacity of electoral stakeholders to administer the voter register and the electoral process on Election Day.

• The longer term goal is to support the overall electoral reform, research, analyze and propose the best electoral reforms model for Macedonia that will ensure a democratic and credible election process that promotes political participation and endure social integration.

EXPECTED RESULTS?

•  The administration of elections by the SEC is further strengthened
• Electoral reform process is inclusive and incorporates international good practices and examples.