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UNDP: Support for Electoral Process in Tunisia (Ballot Boxes)

Project completed

In the context of UNDP's project "Support for Electoral Process in Tunisia" over the period 15 April 2011 to 14 April 2012, SDC will make a contribution towards the shorter-term component "ballot boxes". The "Instance Superieure Independante pour les Elections" has made a specific request to UNDP to ensure the provision of 10'000 transparent ballot boxes that meet international standards. After investigating the possibility to produce and procure locally, it was decided to use the established UNDP procurement model and existing agreements with international companies for electoral material, in order to meet the deadline of the 23 October 2011 elections. Given lack of trust in government authorities based on the legacy of the previous regime, the building up of an independent, professional and autonomous electoral administration in Tunisia and the delivery of fair, transparent and free elections are critical. Transparent ballot boxes that meet international standards are one relevant element in this endeavour.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Tunisia
Governance
Decentralisation
Elections
01.09.2011 - 30.06.2015
 CHF  1’904’016
The project in brief
Background
  • Under the previous regime, the elections were only a pretext to strengthen the control of the ruling party over the country.
  • The population at large is critical of the trustworthiness of government and of election processes, a legacy of the previous regime.
  • The registration process was not very sucessful with barely 50% of the potential voters registered within the deadline.
Objectives

To lay the foundations for delivering fair, transparent and free elections in Tunisia.
Target groups

Tunisian voters (potentially 7.6 million individuals).
Medium-term outcomes
  • Democratic electoral processes that are managed by an independent and professional electoral organisations.
  • Citizens are able to make informed choices.
  • Female candidates dispose of relevant competencies to successfully participate in election process.
Results

Expected results:  

  • 10’000 ballot boxes responding to international standards are provided in time for the 23 October elections.
  • Public trust in elections is enhanced by visibly high quality equipment.
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Development cooperation
Project partners Contract partner
United Nations Organization (UNO)
  • United Nations Development Programme


Coordination with other projects and actors
  • Funding is recommended by the Embassy and the Political Division IV.
  • Project complements a variety of other initiatives, mainly funded by Political Division IV, to support democratic transition and the electoral process.
Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    1’904’016 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    1’904’016
Project phases

Phase 1 01.09.2011 - 30.06.2015   (Completed)

  • Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Decentralisation and support to subnational government (incl. accountability)
    Elections
    Cross-cutting topics The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
    The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
    The project supports partner organisation improvements as a priority
    Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
    Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
    Finance type Aid grant
    Aid Type Project and programme contribution
    Tied/untied aid Untied aid
    Project number

    7F08161

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Last update 05.12.2024