Question NW3975 to the Minister of Home Affairs

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18 December 2017 - NW3975

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Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

Whether the Independent Electoral Commission has signed any Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with any country; if so, (a) which countries, (b) on what date was each specified MOU signed and (c) what is the nature of each MOU?

Reply:

The Electoral Commission responded as follows:

Yes, the Electoral Commission has signed MOUs with its counterparts from the following countries:

a) Country                                b) Date            c) Nature

Elections Commission of India

11/10/2011

  • Exchange of knowledge related to the study, reform and management.
  • Promotion and implementation of educational research and training programmes on election management and administration.
  • Facilitation of mutual exchanges to enhance experience in election management and administration.
  • Holding of conferences on topics of common interest.
  • Any other modality of cooperation agreed upon.

Federal Electoral Institute of Mexico

29/06/2012

  • Exchange of knowledge related to the study, reform and management.
  • Promotion and implementation of educational research and training programmes on election management and administration.
  • Facilitation of mutual exchanges to enhance experience in election management and administration.
  • Holding of conferences on topics of common interest.
  • Any other modality of cooperation agreed upon.

Central Elections Commission of Palestine

03/09/2013

  • Identify areas of mutual benefit through exchange and cooperation.
  • Identify and undertake capacity-building initiatives in any discipline in modern electoral management practices.

Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation

08/09/2014

  • Promotion of exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of organization and technical development of electoral process, with a view to developing the practice of management and administration.
  • Support in exchanging information, materials, expertise and organizing training of personnel.
  • Facilitate relationships with other electoral authorities and organizations.
  • Production and distribution of materials pertaining to electoral systems, voting technology, voter education and awareness, participation of women, minorities, people with disabilities.
  • Any other modality of cooperation agreed upon.

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