“The document is structured in such a way as to reflect the chronology of events in the management of elections. It begins by discussing the requirements for a sound political and constitutional dispensation that will give birth to an election regime and its supporting electoral institutions.
It then looks at the three stages of the electoral process – the pre-election
(preparatory) phase, the election phase and the post-election phase. These three phases are all equally important to the procedures and processes necessary to deliver free and fair, credible and legitimate elections in a
climate of peace and stability. Specific regional trends and challenges are
identified for all three phases and recommendations made for best practice
in the management of elections.”
