Introduction to Electoral Administration in South Sudan

The United Nations Integrated Electoral Assistance Team (IEAT) in South Sudan conducted a three-day BRIDGE Introduction to Electoral Administration workshop for South Sudan electoral stakeholders to enhance their understanding of key standards, principles and election management techniques that are fundamental to effective electoral practice throughout the electoral cycle. The workshop took place from 11 – 13 June, 2024 in Bor, Jonglei state. Twenty-two participants participated in the 3-day training course (Three from governmental organizations, sixteen from Civil Society Organizations – CSOs, two from media outlets and one from Bor IEAT), ten of them were women. 

It was facilitated by Ossama Kamel, Rejoice Sibanda and Joyce Pitso. Topics included International Standards; Electoral Cycle; Legal Frameworks for Elections; EMBs: Powers and Functions, Guiding Principles and Stakeholder Relations; Gender Equality; Disability Rights; Access Strategies; Operational Planning; and Voter and Civic Education.