Commonwealth Elections News Today

The COVID-19 pandemic presented new challenges for the administration of elections. A new Commonwealth briefing paper offers strategies to help Caribbean countries improve the way future elections are held during public health crises.

The guidance is contained in a new paper commissioned by the Commonwealth Secretariat listing the emerging good practices and lessons on how electoral activities can be delivered safely during the pandemic. Martin Kasirye, Adviser and Head, Electoral Support Section, Governance and Peace Directorate says this discussion paper is an important contribution to the knowledge emerging from practitioners as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper, entitled COVID-19 and Election Management i...