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OSCE, EU ENHANCE CO-OPERATION WITH ARMENIA ON ELECTION ADMINISTRATION
armradio.am
25.04.2012 17:36
The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin,
and the Head of the Armenian Central Electoral Commission (CEC),
Tigran Mukuchyan, signed a long-term co-operation agreement today
on promoting efficient election administration, including through
an EU-funded project on supporting democratic elections in Armenia,
as well as other international election-related efforts.
The agreement envisages the facilitation of technical, educational
and informational support to the Armenian CEC for the forthcoming
parliamentary elections in 2012 and the presidential election in 2013.
"While it is acknowledged that genuine electoral reform and the conduct
of democratic elections depend primarily on the political will and
resources of domestic players, the role of the international community
with its collecting positive engagement is an important contribution to
promoting democratic elections in line with internationally recognized
standards," said Sorokin.
The Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea
noted the decisive role of the CEC in ensuring free and fair elections
in Armenia.
Main areas of co-operation under the agreement signed today include the
provision of technical equipment for the streamlined operation of the
automated "Elections" system, the modernization of the CEC's internal
computer network, training for election officials and observers,
as well as the production of informational and awareness raising
materials for voters.
The major part of the assistance package will be provided through a
1.7 million euro project, implemented by the OSCE Office in Yerevan
and funded by the EU. The agreement also envisages co-operation with
other international partners.
armradio.am
25.04.2012 17:36
The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin,
and the Head of the Armenian Central Electoral Commission (CEC),
Tigran Mukuchyan, signed a long-term co-operation agreement today
on promoting efficient election administration, including through
an EU-funded project on supporting democratic elections in Armenia,
as well as other international election-related efforts.
The agreement envisages the facilitation of technical, educational
and informational support to the Armenian CEC for the forthcoming
parliamentary elections in 2012 and the presidential election in 2013.
"While it is acknowledged that genuine electoral reform and the conduct
of democratic elections depend primarily on the political will and
resources of domestic players, the role of the international community
with its collecting positive engagement is an important contribution to
promoting democratic elections in line with internationally recognized
standards," said Sorokin.
The Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea
noted the decisive role of the CEC in ensuring free and fair elections
in Armenia.
Main areas of co-operation under the agreement signed today include the
provision of technical equipment for the streamlined operation of the
automated "Elections" system, the modernization of the CEC's internal
computer network, training for election officials and observers,
as well as the production of informational and awareness raising
materials for voters.
The major part of the assistance package will be provided through a
1.7 million euro project, implemented by the OSCE Office in Yerevan
and funded by the EU. The agreement also envisages co-operation with
other international partners.