Effective election management foundation of credible democracy: CEC
The Election Commission, with support from the UN, has launched a nationwide series of regional trainings aimed at strengthening the capacity of election officials in preparation for the upcoming national polls
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has highlighted the importance of building institutional readiness, stressing that effective election management is the foundation of a credible democracy.
The Election Commission, with support from the United Nations, has launched a nationwide series of regional trainings aimed at strengthening the capacity of election officials in preparation for the upcoming national polls.
"Through these training programmes, we are building not only skills but also the confidence and commitment needed to ensure free, fair and transparent elections," said the CEC.
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He said this training marks a milestone in our preparation for the upcoming elections.
"The practical modules will enable our officials to replicate lessons across the country, enhancing capacity and confidence at every level."
The first of 10 three-day regional trainings concluded on 7 November in Dhaka, bringing together election officials from the region for hands-on sessions focused on crisis management, cybersecurity, gender equality, human rights and media and elections, said UNDP today (9 November).
Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Akhtar Ahmed and Head of Office and Representative of Unesco Dr Susan Vize, UN Women Representative Gitanjali Singh, UNDP Resident Representative Sonali Dayaratne, were present.
The training is part of the UN Electoral Assistance BALLOT and DRIP projects, implemented jointly with UNDP, UN Women and Unesco.
The nationwide training series will continue in nine other regions over the next several weeks, reaching hundreds of EC officials.
The initiative, UNDP said, reflects the EC's strong commitment to professionalism, inclusion, and transparency in the electoral process, ensuring that every vote counts and every voice matters.
