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WAEON election observation Field guide series

Introduction to the. WAEON election observation Field guide series. Origins of the Series. Various training academies inspired the network to develop a series of practical field guides as easy-to-use reference tools for citizen election observation groups in West Africa.

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WAEON election observation Field guide series

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  1. Introduction to the WAEON election observation Field guide series

  2. Origins of the Series Various training academies inspired the network to develop a series of practical field guides as easy-to-use reference tools for citizen election observation groups in West Africa. The goal of the guides are to serve as a technical resource for citizen observation groups as they perform ongoing election observation activity.

  3. Three guides have been completed and are currently being printed. Materials for Professional Election Observation: Designing Forms, Manuals and Trainings Systematic Methods for Advancing Election Observation Outreach and External Communication

  4. Systematic Methods for Advancing Election Observation • Introduction: What is Systematic Election Observation? • Organizational and Management Structure • Encouraging Diversity and Including Marginalized Populations • Recruiting and Deploying Observers • Data Collection • Data Management and Analysis • Quality Control • Presenting Observation Results Table of Contents

  5. Outreach and External Communication Table of Contents I. Understanding Outreach & External Communication • Outreach and Communications Strategy • Developing & Maintaining Contact List • Understanding the Media • Developing an Outreach/ External Communication Plan • Developing media guidelines • Outreach Monitoring & Evaluation • Positioning your organization, be an expert source • Outreach tools • Paper-based tools • Information kits • Media advisories • Press/ News releases • Pitch Letters • Opinion editorials (op-ed) • Face-to-face • Presentation • Phone call • Briefings series • Press conferences • Interviews • Technology based • Mobile • Website • Blog • Social Media • Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Outreach Tools • Election statements and reports Annex 1 Press Conference Checklist

  6. Materials for Professional Election Observation: Designing Forms, Manuals and Trainings • Understanding Observation Forms • Developing Observation Forms • Asking the Right Questions • Avoiding Common Mistakes • Election Day Checklists • Critical Incident Forms • Different Forms for Different Electoral Analysis • Developing Observer Manuals • Developing Supervisor Manuals • Designing Effective Training of Trainer (ToT) Seminars • Designing Effective Observer Trainings Table of Contents

  7. A Peek Inside Relevant chapter topics with topical case studies Actual examples of methods and best practices from WAEON members Tips for organizing your efforts in the most effective way

  8. Final Versions of the Guides NDI will be distributing the guides to your organizations soon. Look through the interim copy of the Systematic Observation guide to see what is coming. Finished versions should be arriving in the next few weeks.

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