UNDP: Strengthening of the democratic process in Egypt
The UNDP programme has a double focus on (1) enhancing electoral procedures, in particular the establishment of an independent electoral management body (2) strengthening the capacity of young and female rural voters to exercise their right to vote. It has won the trust of Egyptian authorities and complements Switzerland’s previous support for election observation which found that – although results were consistent with voters’ intentions – further process improvements were required.
Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
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Egitto |
Governance Stato di diritto - democrazia - diritti dell'uomo
Elezioni
Sviluppo legale e giudiziario |
17.11.2012
- 31.12.2015 |
CHF 1’800’000
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- Public outreach and voter information about the Parliamentary elections is strengthened.
- Technical and operational capacity of national electoral authorities is upgraded.
- Subsequent elections processes will benefit from additional support based on lessons learned of the 2011 elections (subsequent structuring of an Electoral Management Body)
- Access of Women and Rural Dwellers to their Citizenship Rights in the 2011 and future elections is increased.
- Programme support (training materials, equipment, comparative experiences, voter outreach) for the legislative and presidential elections in 2011/2 has been instrumental, according to Egyptian electoral stakeholders.
- Programme has managed to win the trust of relevant Egyptian authorities, as demonstrated in a joint information event for donors in September 2012.
- Programma di sviluppo delle Nazioni Unite
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Elezione
Sviluppo dei servizi legali e giudiziari
Temi trasversali Diminuizone dei conflitti
Il progetto contempla la parità di genere come tema trasversale.
Il progetto contempla la democratizzazione, il buongoverno e i diritti dell'uomo come temi trasversali.
Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di sostegno Aiuto pubblico allo sviluppo (APS)
Forma di collaborazione Cooperazione bilaterale
Tipo di finanziamento Dono
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Aiuto vincolato/non vincolato Aiuto non vincolato
Numero del progetto 7F08373
Contesto |
One of the key elements in the transition of Egypt towards a democratically accountable system of government is a sound and credible electoral system which ensures that results accurately reflect the will of Egyptian voters. A main achievement of the transition so far has been the consistent effort to carry out electoral processes and acknowledge their results. The observation of the parliamentary and presidential elections 2011/2 by the Carter Center as sole accredited international observer has shown that results were consistent with voters’ intentions, but that the election process, voters’ outreach and media coverage needed to be improved further. There is political will to establish a professional, independent electoral management body. |
Obiettivi |
To enhance national capacity to conduct credible elections. |
Gruppi target |
Electoral authorities, civil society at large and specifically young and female rural voters and the media |
Effetti a medio termine |
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Risultati |
Risultati fasi precedenti: No previous phase, but key insights from on-going programme implementation since 2011: |
Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
Credito |
Cooperazione allo sviluppo |
Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) |
Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 1’800’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 1’780’461 |
Fasi del progetto |
Fase 1 17.11.2012 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) |