Theme: Building Credible Electoral Systems for Democratic Stability
Date: June 22 – 26, 2026
Overview
This program brings together senior electoral officials and governance practitioners from across the continent to explore contemporary approaches to election administration, institutional resilience, and democratic stability. It provides strategic insights into strengthening electoral integrity, enhancing operational preparedness, and supporting credible electoral processes within national institutions.
Relevance
Electoral commissions continue to navigate evolving challenges, including technology adoption, legal complexities, operational pressures, misinformation, and rising public expectations. This program offers a platform for reflection, shared learning, and engagement with emerging practices that support credible, transparent, and resilient electoral systems.
Who Should Attend
The program is designed for:
- Electoral commissioners and senior administrators
- Directors, Deputy Directors, and departmental heads
- Electoral operations, logistics, ICT, and voter‑registration units
- Legal, compliance, and training departments
- Returning officers and registration officers
- Security agencies supporting election operations
- Public‑sector officials whose work intersects with electoral processes
- Representatives of civil society, election‑focused NGOs, observer groups, and governance institutions involved in supporting credible and transparent electoral processes.
Key Themes
Participants will engage with high‑level discussions on:
- Electoral governance and institutional leadership
- Legal and procedural considerations
- Technology and data in election administration
- Crisis preparedness and dispute‑management approaches
- Stakeholder engagement and public trust
- Inclusive and credible electoral participation
What Participants Gain
The program provides a strategic environment for:
- Strengthening institutional capacity across the electoral cycle
- Enhancing transparency and public confidence
- Improving operational readiness and coordination
- Deepening understanding of legal and technological frameworks
- Supporting credible, resilient, and inclusive electoral processes
For registration and participation inquiries, contact Justin at info@bbwesley.co.uk.
