NewzVille Desk
The Election Commission of India (ECI) hosts a two day international Conference in New Delhi. The conference brings together representatives from Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of nearly 13 countries and international organizations for discussions on key issues of contemporary election management.
The conference on the theme ‘Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces, Takeaway for EMBs’ is hosted by the ECI based on the varied experiences of EMBs in conducting elections in 2024, in India and the other countries.
Nearly 30 representatives from the Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of 13 countries including Bhutan, Georgia, Namibia, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Ireland, Mauritius, Philippines, Russian Federation, Tunisia, and Nepal are attending.
Addressing the gathering CEC Rajiv Kumar reflected that 2024 was a defining year as a test for EMBs for reaffirmation of democratic values amidst challenging and complexities.
He emphasized on the critical role of technology and digital innovations in enhancing efficiency, transparency and voter confidence. He said that while Technology offers significant opportunities, it also brings challenges like cybersecurity threats and misinformation. He urged EMBs to streamline strategies for addressing these technological challenges to effectively mitigate the risks.
Election Management Bodies from Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Indonesia, Kazakhstan which made presentations on their electoral experience in 2024, placed their concerns regarding disinformation, misinformation and fake narratives on social media affecting electoral integrity in live elections.
Election Commission of India hosts a two day international Conference in New Delh
