Supporting Electoral Reforms and Processes in Mali

This project contributes to strengthening constitutional electoral and parliamentary processes and institutions to promote inclusion transparency accountability and peace in Mali. This project also aims to promote inclusive democratic governance that incorporates the aspirations of marginalized groups especially youth and women while establishing a stable and peaceful climate to lay the foundation for sustainable peace and development. Project activities include: (1) supporting the holding of a constitutional referendum and general elections to end the transition; (2) assisting the transition authorities to conduct inclusive reforms and develop a framework to build confidence for the organization of democratic and peaceful elections; (3) supporting women's organizations to promote the political participation of women youth and people living with disabilities in institutional reforms and electoral processes; (4) helping the media to promote the transparency of electoral processes and reforms; (5) supporting the framework of the electoral support mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali; (6) supporting the mitigation of misinformation preventing conflicts and strengthening dialogue between national actors; and (7) providing technical support for the management of electoral disputes. This project expects to benefit governmental and non-governmental actors in Mali’s electoral and reform process including 150 000 electoral officials and polling station members (of which 30% women) and 7 547 562 registered voters.

The expected results of this project include : (1) organized general elections following international standards enabling Mali to establish new constitutional and democratic institutions that are credible and inclusive; (2) improved institutional reforms that promote social inclusion through the completion of the decentralization process; and (3) improved conflict prevention mechanisms related to elections to ease political tensions and strengthen the transparency and peaceful management of electoral operations.