National Election Commission, Republic of Korea

1. PROPOSAL for the Establishment of an Association of the World Election Bodies National Election Commission, Republic of Korea

2. Contents • Why Do We Need an Association of the World Election Bodies ? • The Role of the Association of the WEB • Organization and Composition of the Association of the WEB • Future Plans • Conclusion

3. Why Do We Need an Association of the World Election Bodies (WEB)?

4. The Need for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB The Most Ideal Political Form in Human History: DEMOCRACY • “Revolution of Carnation” in Portugal in the 1970s • “Jasmine Revolution” in the Middle East and Africa in 2011 The Need for Global Efforts to Develop World Democracy • Support for Establishment of Democracy in Democratizing nations • Keeping and Developing Democracy in Democratic Nations

5. The Need for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB Importance of Global Cooperation and Efforts among Election Bodies as the Best Organization of Democracy and Electoral System (Need for Cooperation with IFES, IDEA) Global Cooperation and Efforts among Election Bodies LIMIT · Lack of Opportunities to Share Information and Feedback Activities of Regional Associations of Election Bodies · Problem on Securing Independency and Neutrality of Election Bodies Government Involved Activities of Global Organization

6. Global Cooperation and Efforts among Election Bodies The Need for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB Development of the World Democracy Proposal for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB The NEC of Korea proposes the establishment of an Association of the WEB where all the election bodies participate, as we recognize the urgent need for global cooperation and efforts of election bodies for establishment and development of world democracy. Association of the World Election Bodies

7. Ⅱ. The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies

8. The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies Establishment and Recommendation of Standard for Democratic Electoral System Support for Young Democracies The Role of the Association of the WEB Contribution to Establishment and Development of the World Democracy Joint Research on Election Management Methods etc.

9. The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies 1. Systematic Support for Democratizing nations Advisory Role in the Formation and Management of Election Bodies and Advanced Election Management Methods Politics and Election related Legislative Support Financial Support including Providing Election Equipment Association of the World Election Bodies Assistance in Supervising Elections through sending a group of election observers

10. The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies 2. Joint Research on Advanced Political and Electoral Systems, Election Management Methods, etc Comparative Study on Political and Electoral Systems of Each Nation Holding International Seminars on a Regular Basis Building a Database of Research Results Association of the World Election Bodies Research on Effective Election Management Methods of Each Nation

11. The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies 3. Establishment and Recommendation of International Standard for Democratic Electoral System Review and Report of Electoral System of Each Country • Minimum Standard for Securing Freedom and Fairness of Elections • Independency of • Electoral Bodies • Freedom of Election • Fairness of Election Standard for Democratic Electoral System Democratic Election Index Association of the World Election Bodies

12. The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies Creation of an Opportunity for Improving Democratic Electoral System Making Recommendations to those In Need of Support, based on the International Standard for Democratic Electoral System and Democratic Election Index Recommendations Standard for Democratic Electoral System Democratic Election Index Establishment of an Association of the WEB

13. Ⅲ. Organization and Composition of the Association of the World Election Bodies

14. Organization and Composition of an Association of the WEB Spider’s Web , Abbreviation of World Wide Web (WWW) Network of Election Bodies Cooperation for Democracy 1. Member States and the Name of the Association Election Bodies Of the World Provisional Name: an Association of the World Election Bodies Member States Name of the Association Association of World Election Bodies(WEB) 1. 가입 대상 및 기구 명칭

15. Organization and Composition of the Association of the WEB 2. Organization and Composition [EXAMPLE] General Assembly Advisory Committee Executive board Secretariat Support for Young Democracies Research on Political and Electoral System Establishment of standard for Democratic ElectoralSystem Support for Regional Associations

16. IV. Future Plans

17. Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB Inaugural Conference & Official Launch Forming a consensus on the establishment of an Association of the WEB and “Seoul Declaration” Organization and Activities of a Working Group Organization and Activities of a Preparatory Committee for Establishing the WEB 1st stage (2011. 10) 2nd stage (2012. 5) 3rd stage (2012.12) 4th stage (2013.5)

18. Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB 1st stage: Forming a consensus and “Seoul Declaration” October 2011 TIME AAEA member countries and observers Chair countries of regional associations Representatives of international organizations TARGET Agreement on the Establishment of Association of the WEB Member States , requirement, and the Name of Association Commitment on the Establishment of Association of the WEB CONTENT of Seoul Declaration

19. Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB 2nd stage: Organization and Activities of a Working Group TIME By May 2012 Chair Countries of Regional Associations Election-related International Bodies Actively Supporting Nations TARGET Drawing up a Draft Charter of Association Securing Member Countries ACTIVITIES

20. Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB 3rd stage: Organization and Activities of a Preparatory Committee TIME By the Second Half of 2012 TARGET Countries that Agree to Join the Association Confirmation of Draft Charter of association Confirmation of Founding Member Countries Matters on Founding Procedures ACTIVITIES

21. Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB 4th stage: Inaugural Conference [Official Launch] TIME May 2013 TIME Founding Member Countries Introduction of the Charter Election of Chair and Vice-chair, Executive Board Confirmation of Location and Composition of the secretariat ACTIVITIES

22. Ⅴ. CONCLUSION

23. CONCLUSION Democracy is in the Process of Constant Development Facing Development and Threats to Democracy at the Same Time. Need for Joint Response and Cooperation of International Community Cooperation between Election Bodies for Establishment and Development of Democracy Establishment of the Association of the World Election Bodies is the Best Way to Promote Cooperation between Election Bodies

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