UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

Purpose

The project’s main goal is to provide technical and logistical support to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) to support in its mandate of ensuring the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. The main objectives of the project are two-fold: a) assist the electoral management body in becoming a more capable, transparent and ultimately, trusted institution; and b) provide the assistance required for undertaking inclusive, transparent and credible elections. Project activities include: (1) strengthening the NEBE as a cohesive institution; (2) enhancing public trust and confidence in the NEBE; (3) building staff capacities related to electoral processes; (4) building NEBE capacities for transparent and timely communication with the electorate; and (5) building NEBE capacities for detecting and resolving election-related disputes. The project’s strategic approach also aims at supporting the NEBE in ensuring inclusive participation of all groups including women, youth, and ethnic groups from all regions of Ethiopia.