UNDP NIGERIA Democratic Governance for Development Project (DGD II) Progress Report Election Phase 2014-2015

Overview (June 2014 – February 2015) The Project’s Four component: Promoting Credible, Transparent and Sustainable Electoral Processes. Improving the Democratic Quality of Political Engagement. Enhancing Participation by Women, Youth and other Marginalized groups. Strengthening Channels of Civic Engagement.

Electoral Processes Strengthening the Strategic Planning, Policy, and Operational Capacities of INEC Supported trainings to assist INEC enhance its preparedness for the 2015 general elections. Improving the Electoral System Process through ICT Supported INEC Electoral Management Systems (EMS). Facilitated measures to build confidence between INEC and relevant electoral stakeholders on the CVR/PVC ….. Improving the Legal and Policy Framework for Election Supported the Electoral Reform. Production of Manual for Electoral Officials and Poll Agents. Enhancing INEC/FOSIECON Professional Capacity and Collaboration Promotion of INEC/FOSIECON engagement and collaboration through Peer Learning and Election Study Missions. PVC distribution nationwide greatly enhanced. Although some States are yet to reach 80% mark, distribution is still ongoing. Electoral Officers capacitated for the successful distribution of PVC and conduct of CVR ICT Platforms on civic and voter education developed. 3

Political Engagement Strengthened Capacity of Political Parties Supported IPAC to promote the Political Parties Code of Conduct. Supported the National Dialogue for Peaceful Elections and facilitated the Abuja Peace Accord signed by all the presidential candidates. Supported the Political Party Leadership and Policy Development Center to strengthen capacities of political parties Facilitated through IPAC engagements between INEC and political parties Improved Effectiveness of NASS Committees/Processes Support provided to NASS through the National Institute of Legislative Studies included: Supported internal and external communication, including website. Conducted NASS Gender Audit Adopted Gender Mainstreaming manual Drafted Parliamentary oversight guide Designed Induction programme for incoming parliamentarians The IPAC retreat enabled IPAC at national and state levels to have a plan of action to support its engagement with INEC and promote compliance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct. The PPLPDC organised 18 trainings for Party officials and trained more than 400 Federal and State level party officials. The new parliamentary information sharing mechanism including the upgraded version of National Assembly website will promote E-governance at the National Assembly. 4

Enhancing Participation Gender Supported development and implementation of INEC Gender Policy Supported the National Conference on Women and Elections in Nigeria to Increase commitment for women candidates. Training of accredited gender-focused CSOs on election observation. Youth Development of Mobile App on civic and voter education Supported FYMD campaign to promote peaceful youth electoral participation Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) BRIDGE training for INEC Desk Officers on ACCESS to the Electoral Process and Voter Information. Following the holding of YALF 2 session, a pool of party card carrying young people are now better informed and prepared for active participation in the 2015 elections The Policy is a framework that guides the Commission in its policies, plans, processes and operations in the effort to make the electoral process more gender responsive. The INEC gender policy reinforces debates on increased women participation in political decision making process. Following the outcome of the Mentorship Programme, 200 young women political aspirants were mentored on a political career and additional copies of the eligibility criteria were disseminated. Capacity of INEC PWD desk officers on best practices related to promoting access and inclusion of PWDs 5

Civic Engagement Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Supported CSOs and the National Orientation Agency voter education programmes on PVC collection, voting procedures, and peaceful participation. Facilitated engagements between INEC and CSOs Supported CSOs to observe political party conventions and primaries. Media Facilitated the development and adoption of the Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage. Conducted training for Media Organisations on the electoral process and conflict sensitive reporting to promote peaceful elections. BRIDGE trainings for women journalist on Gender, Democracy and Elections. The Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage provides a framework to promote peaceful elections and guide journalists conduct and reportage of electoral processes. Capacity of CSOs on the observation of conventions and party primaries enhanced. 6

Ongoing and Upcoming Activities Election Management System Support to INEC for Election Management System (EU) Voter Education Support for INEC’s voter education efforts (EU) Support for CSOs voter education programmes - both community-based and media Support for the National Orientation Agency voter education programme using media, theatre skits, and community dialogues in 774 LGAs. Support to Women Situation Room on Peaceful Elections. Targeted voter education for women Peaceful Elections Support for Youth participation on non-violent elections. Continued engagement with media on hate speech and peaceful elections. Support to Judiciary on election petitions. Support to the Office of the National Security Adviser and Special Service Office for trainings for the Security Community to maintain peace and security on Election Day. 7

DGD II – FINANCIAL UPDATE Approximated shortfall from January 2014 –June 2015 is $7m DGD 11 FINANCIAL UPDATE FROM JANUARY –DECEMBER 2014 DESCRIPTION USD (Million) AMOUNT RECEIVED IN 2014 FIN. YEAR 21 AMOUNT SPENT 19 BALANCE 2 PERCENTAGE SPENT 90%

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