The guidance is contained in a new paper commissioned by the Commonwealth Secretariat listing the emerging good practices and lessons on how electoral activities can be delivered safely during the pandemic.
Martin Kasirye, Adviser and Head, Electoral Support Section, Governance and Peace Directorate says this discussion paper is an important contribution to the knowledge emerging from practitioners as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The paper, entitled
COVID-19 and Election Management in Africa: Challenges, Innovations and Opportunities, aims to help election management bodies (EMBs) and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate the impact of the public health crisis on elections and secure the political rights of citizens.