Despite the risks of the COVID19, the #koreanelection2020 elections have been regarded as one of the most credible and highly participated elections in the country
@ElectoralHub looks at the factors that contributed to this success & lessons that can be learnt
In the @ElectoralHub’s Discussion Paper, the important lessons from the actions of key stakeholders, particularly the @KorElectionCom, in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process & #koreanelection2020 elections are succinctly highlighted #Covid19
Some of the factors that contributed to the success of the #koreanelection2020 include the government’s aggressive responses, the country’s strong & technologically-advanced healthcare system as well as a society that responded positively to the changes in the electoral process.
The South Korean National Election Commission (@KorElectionCom) implemented some novel changes to the electoral process aimed at protecting the integrity of the elections as well as the health and safety of the citizens (political candidates & voters) #COVID__19#GeneralElection
The #koreanelection2020 offer several lessons on electoral administration, which would advanced the integrity and credibility of the electoral process; promote the conduct of free, fair and acceptable elections; increase and guarantee citizens participation in the process ...
ensure internal party democracy is deepened and sustained; ensure engagement with critical stakeholder such as political parties, candidates, civil society in the delivery of electoral services
The success of the #koreanelection2020 has provided the world with a blueprint on how to conduct elections taking into account the realities of the #COVID19 pandemic. The importance of lessons learned cannot be over-emphasized and should be built on - https://t.co/UOgJl23c7k
A fascinating new discussion paper by @ElectoralHub under its “COVID19 and Election” series on the “LESSONS FROM THE 2020 SOUTH KOREAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS” - https://t.co/UOgJl23c7k
How can countries and other democracies learn from it?
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