The eight-panel discussion under the “Anticipating Elections in Fiji” series is on the topic: Importance of Youth participation in Democracy. Effective participation of youth in politics is critical to democratic developments around the globe. According to 2017 Census, 69 per cent of Fiji’s population is below the age of 40. As per the 2018 General Elections Voter Turnout and
The fifth-panel discussion under the Anticipating Elections in Fiji series will be on the following topic: 'People with Disabilities and the Elections'. In this panel discussion, we will hear the difficulties that are faced by people with disabilities to participate in elections and what provisions are available under the laws in Fiji to make elections inclusive.
The fourth panel discussion under the 'Anticipating Elections in Fiji' series will be on the following topic: Vote Counting & Verification Process. This panel discussion will examine how voters counted and verified candidate in the upcoming General Election, and politics parties and CSO’s should look out for during the Counting and Verification process.