Swaziland National Elections, 20 September 2013

Abstract

Letter of Transmittal 1. Introduction Invitation and composition of the Observer Mission Terms of reference Activities of the Observer Mission 2. The Constitutional and Legal Framework Assessment 3. The Political Environment Overview Political groups Civil society organisations Trade unions Tensions between Cabinet and the House of Assembly Women and youth Media 4. Preparations for the Elections Administration of the elections Structure of the election administration Functions of the Elections and Boundaries Commission Boundary delimitation Election timetable Voter registration The right to vote Voter registration procedures The nomination process Civic and voter education Training and capacity building Lost voter ID cards Transparency and accountability Domestic and international observers The campaign Recruitment of polling staff Election offences 5. Voting, Counting and Results Process Pre-polling arrangements Arrangements for polling day Evaluation of polling day Opening and closing of polls Voting Special voting Security Efficiency of polling officials Domestic and international observers Role of candidates' agents Secrecy of the ballot Transportation of ballots Other recommendations 6. Conclusions and Recommendations Recommendations The constitutional and legal framework The political environment Preparations for the elections Voting, counting and results process Annex 1. Invitations by the Government and the EBC Annex 2. Biographies of the team Annex 3. Commonwealth News Release Annex 4. List of Meetings Held Annex 5. Deployment Plan