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. Even countries that were plagued with violent conflicts for decades are now beginning to settle down as fledgling democracies with countries such as Liberia and Sierra Leone showing clear signs of consolidating their democracies. The 'diffusion' of the post-elections tensions and anxiety that followed Ghana's 2012 elections through the courts rather than the 'streets' and the use of the courts to seek redress after Kenya's 2013 election instead of a repeat of the 2007 fiasco go to underscore the fact that democracy in Africa is steadily gaining traction.
These seeming success stories notwithstanding, concerns and questions continue to linger over the integrity of the conduct of democratic elections on the continent. The fact that opposition parties in many countries having cause to dispute results, questioning the credibility and fairness of the process suggests that work still remains to be done in 'perfecting' the democratic enterprise in much of Africa.
At the regional level, ECOWAS has played a leading role in moderating a sometimes uncertain political terrain of member countries by promoting democracy and multiparty elections. The ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance identifies the organisation of election observation during elections in member states as a key component of its conflict prevention mechanism. As a result, the Commission through the agency of the Political Affairs Department plays a leading role in the organisation of election observation missions during member states' elections; all in an effort to help bolster and consolidate democracy in the region. The Centre has since 2004 collaborated with the Commission to provide training for election observers in West Africa. To date, the ECOWAS/KAIPTC Election Observation Training programme has trained nearly 498 observers many of who have been deployed on observation missions by ECOWAS and other observation missions.
The overarching goal of the programme is to enhance the knowledge and technical capacity of experts in election observation in West Africa in particular and elsewhere on the continent as a whole. The objective is to facilitate an increase in the contribution of experts to ECOWAS' efforts at preventing elections related conflict/violence and to help further democracy in the sub-region.
The course targets the broad range of electoral actors, including Civil Society Organizations, election management bodies, and international organisations within West Africa, but applications from outside the region are also welcomed and women are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a bi-lingual course with simultaneous English/French translation.
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.
Facilitation is interactive, using the adult learning methodology of collaborative problem-based approach. It consists of mini lectures, small group activities, panel discussions, brainstorming, case studies, and simulations.
The programme will bring together a team of facilitators and resource persons made up of election experts, practitioners, trainers and advocates from West Africa and beyond.
Each participant shall be required to pay a course commitment fee of $1000 (one thousand) USD as well as take care of his or her travel expenses. Feeding and accommodation will be provided at the Centre for the duration of the programme. Participants are also required to have health insurance cover for the training period Interested applicants should submit their applications not later than Thursday, November 30, 2017. To apply, please click the link to complete an application form or call Tel: +233 (0) 302 718 200 Ext 1012 for further assistance.
The course covers a total of six (6) modules consisting of seventeen topics and a simulation exercise. They are as follows:
This module provides the overall framework for elections and election observation and their contribution to the democratization process, particularly in promoting good governance.
Topics/Subjects:This module highlights the distinct role and responsibilities of election management bodies in organizing elections and the various challenges that they face.
Topics/Subjects:The modules presents the significance of election observation groups – both international and domestic- and the distinct role they play in promoting fair, transparent and peaceful elections.
Topics/Subjects:The module discusses the various challenges, barriers, and opportunities for women’s active political participation, particularly in the electoral process.
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KAIPTC COVID-19 Special Guidelines for International Course Facilitators and Course Participants travelling to KAIPTC:
1. Kindly read the Ghana Government, the KAIPTC COVID-19 General and Special Guidelines for International travellers carefully and be advised accordingly (click here to read);
2. It is mandatory to upgrade your health insurance to cover expenses for possible COVID-19 quarantine and treatment.
3. The cost of the three (3) COVID-19 PCR tests up to a total of USD 450 – will be reimbursed for participants of sponsored KAIPTC courses. The tests comprise one before embarkation to Ghana, one at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and the final test prior to departing Ghana. All receipts are required for reimbursements to be made.
4. Course participants accommodated at KAIPTC are required to stay on-site during the entire duration of the course.
5. Neither the Ghana Government, the Ghana Ministry of Defence, KAIPTC, the Course Sponsor nor the organising country, can be held responsible in any way for further costs arising out of a positive COVID-19 test or a COVID-19 infection.
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KAIPTC COVID-19 Directives spéciales pour les animateurs et les participants aux cours internationaux qui se rendent au KAIPTC :
1. Veuillez lire attentivement les directives générales et spéciales du KAIPTC COVID-19 à l’intention des voyageurs internationaux et en tenir compte (cliquez ici pour lire – uniquement en anglais) ;
2. Il est obligatoire d’améliorer votre assurance santé pour couvrir les frais d’une éventuelle quarantaine et d’un traitement COVID-19.
3. Le coût des trois (3) tests PCR COVID-19 – jusqu’à un total de 450 USD – sera remboursé aux participants des cours parrainés par le KAIPTC. Les tests comprennent un test avant l’embarquement pour le Ghana, un test à l’aéroport international de Kotoka (KIA) et le test final avant le départ du Ghana. Tous les reçus sont nécessaires pour effectuer les remboursements.
4. Les participants aux cours hébergés au KAIPTC sont tenus de rester sur place pendant toute la durée du cours.
5. Ni le gouvernement du Ghana, ni le ministère de la défense du Ghana, ni le KAIPTC, ni le sponsor du cours, ni le pays organisateur ne peuvent être tenus responsables de quelque manière que ce soit des coûts supplémentaires résultant d’un test COVID-19 positif ou d’une infection COVID-19.
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