Election Observation Training Course (EOT 24)

Conflict Management

Course Duration: 11th to 15th November, 2024
Application Date: - Nov 07, 2024
Course Fee: Participants will be required to pay a fee of ₵3,500 for the course. • KAIPTC will provide lunch and coffee during the period of the course.
Terms and Conditions:
Each participant will be required to take care of his or her travel expenses. • KAIPTC will provide lunch and coffee for the duration of course. • Participants are to note that this course is non-residential
How to Apply
In short

Course Date/Duration

 11th to 15th November, 2024

Course Capacity

30 participants

Target Group

 Civil Society Organizations, Election management bodies, RECs within Africa, Individuals interested in Election Observation

Course Language

English
Application Deadline

7th November, 2024

Course Aim

As the mainstay of the democratisation process, elections in many parts of the world have become fairly ‘routine’ with many countries preferring the conduct of periodic elections as the acceptable means of facilitating representation, participation and alternations of power. The prospects of democracy in Africa seem quite promising as more countries resort to the ballot box as the means of soliciting and conferring power, rather than the use of the gun.

The course aims at developing the knowledge and skills of participants in election observation.

 

Target Group

This section identifies the target group for the Election Observation Course, which includes:

  1. Civil Society Organizations
  2. Interested Individuals/Groups in election observation
  3. Non-Governmental Organizations
  4. Interested Security Personnel/security actors or services
  5. Women Groups
  6. Youth Groups
  7. Electoral Management Bodies
  8. Diplomatic Corps
  9. The Media
  10. Political Parties and Candidates
  11. Parliamentary Service
  12. Academics and Researchers (TEIN, TESCON)

 

Expected Outcome

This course is designed as a capacity building opportunity to help enhance the contribution of experts to peace operations within West Africa and elsewhere in the region. It will provide participants with the tools and skills necessary to help enhance the integrity and credibility of elections and reduce the potential for election related violence.

Pedagogical Approach

The training will adopt a collaborative problem-based learning approach (CPBL) which emphasizes active participant engagement and real-world problem solving through teamwork, including but not limited to:

  1. Presentations
  2. Simulations
  3. Panel discussions
  4. Group works
  5. Exercises
  6. Table discussions
  7. Role plays
  8. Videos

 

Modules

The following modules are designed to provide comprehensive training for the course, covering key areas essential for effective election observation. Each module focuses on specific aspects of election observation, ensuring a well-rounded and thorough understanding of the electoral process.

  1. Democracy and Elections
  2. Election Management Bodies and Election Administration
  3. Election Observation
  4. Elections and Conflict Prevention
  5. The Role of National and International Civil Society groups in election observation
  6. Vulnerable Groups and Elections (Women, Gender, Youth, Minority Groups)

Course Capacity: 30 participants
Course Language: English
Course Date
11th to 15th November, 2024

 

Contact at KAIPTC

Mrs Auguster Ahorsey
Course Director
Tel. 00 233 (0) 302 718200 Ext. 1034
Email: auguster.ahorsey@kaiptc.org