National Election Commission, Republic of Korea

I. Why Do We Need an Association of the World Election Bodies ? II. The Role of the Association of the WEB III. Organization and Composition of the Association of the WEB IV. Future Plans V. Conclusion

I.Why Do We Need an Association of the World Election Bodies (WEB)?

The Most Ideal Political Form in Human History: DEMOCRACY - “Revolution of Carnation” in Portugal in the 1970s - “Jasmine Revolution” in the Middle East and Africa in “Revolution of Carnation” in Portugal in the 1970s - “Jasmine Revolution” in the Middle East and Africa in 2011 The Need for Global Efforts to Develop World Democracy - Support for Establishment of Democracy in Democratizing nations - Keeping and Developing Democracy in Democratic Nations - Support for Establishment of Democracy in Democratizing nations - Keeping and Developing Democracy in Democratic Nations The Need for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB

· Lack of Opportunities to Share Information and Feedback Activities of Regional Associations of Election Bodies The Need for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB Importance of Global Cooperation and Efforts among Election Bodies as the Best Organization of Democracy and Electoral System (Need for Cooperation with IFES, IDEA) Global Cooperation and Efforts among Election Bodies · Problem on Securing Independency and Neutrality of Election Bodies Government Involved Activities of Global Organization LIMIT

Development of the World Democracy Global Cooperation and Efforts among Election Bodies Association of the World Election Bodies The NEC of Korea proposes the establishment of an Association of the WEB where all the election bodies participate, as we recognize the urgent need for global cooperation and efforts of election bodies for establishment and development of world democracy. Proposal for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB The Need for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB

Ⅱ. The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies

The Role of the Association of the WEB Contribution to Establishment and Development of the World Democracy Contribution to Establishment and Development of the World Democracy Support for Young Democracies Establishment and Recommendation of Standard for Democratic Electoral System Joint Research on Election Management Methods etc. The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies

1. Systematic Support for Democratizing nations Politics and Election related Legislative Support Advisory Role in the Formation and Management of Election Bodies and Advanced Election Management Methods Assistance in Supervising Elections through sending a group of election observers Financial Support including Providing Election Equipment The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies Association of the World Election Bodies

2. Joint Research on Advanced Political and Electoral Systems, Election Management Methods, etc Holding International Seminars on a Regular Basis Comparative Study on Political and Electoral Systems of Each Nation Research on Effective Election Management Methods of Each Nation Building a Database of Research Results Association of the World Election Bodies The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies

3. Establishment and Recommendation of International Standard for Democratic Electoral System Minimum Standard for Securing Freedom and Fairness of Elections - Independency of Electoral Bodies - Freedom of Election - Fairness of Election Review and Report of Electoral System of Each Country Standard for Democratic Electoral System Standard for Democratic Electoral System Democratic Election Index The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies Association of the World Election Bodies

Establishment of an Association of the WEB Establishment of an Association of the WEB Standard for Democratic Electoral System Standard for Democratic Electoral System Democratic Election Index Democratic Election Index Creation of an Opportunity for Improving Democratic Electoral System Creation of an Opportunity for Improving Democratic Electoral System Making Recommendations to those In Need of Support, based on the International Standard for Democratic Electoral System and Democratic Election Index Recommendations The Role of the Association of the World Election Bodies

Ⅲ. Organization and Composition of the Association of the World Election Bodies

1. 가입 대상 및 기구 명칭 Association of World Election Bodies(WEB) Cooperation for Democracy Spider’s Web, Abbreviation of World Wide Web (WWW ) Network of Election Bodies 1. Member States and the Name of the Association Election Bodies Of the World Election Bodies Of the World Member States Provisional Name: an Association of the World Election Bodies Provisional Name: an Association of the World Election Bodies Name of the Association Organization and Composition of an Association of the WEB

2. Organization and Composition [EXAMPLE ] Organization and Composition of the Association of the WEB

IV. Future Plans

Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB Forming a consensus on the establishment of an Association of the WEB and “Seoul Declaration” Organization and Activities of a Working Group Organization and Activities of a Preparatory Committee for Establishing the WEB Inaugural Conference & Official Launch 1 st stage ( ) 1 st stage ( ) 2 nd stage ( ) 2 nd stage ( ) 3 rd stage ( ) 3 rd stage ( ) 4 th stage (2013.5) 4 th stage (2013.5) Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB

1 st stage : Forming a consensus and “Seoul Declaration” October 2011 AAEA member countries and observers Chair countries of regional associations Representatives of international organizations Agreement on the Establishment of Association of the WEB Member States, requirement, and the Name of Association Commitment on the Establishment of Association of the WEB TIME CONTENT of Seoul Declaration CONTENT of Seoul Declaration TARGET Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB

2 nd stage : Organization and Activities of a Working Group By May 2012 Chair Countries of Regional Associations Election-related International Bodies Actively Supporting Nations Drawing up a Draft Charter of Association Securing Member Countries TIME ACTIVITIES TARGET Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB

3 rd stage: Organization and Activities of a Preparatory Committee By the Second Half of 2012 Countries that Agree to Join the Association Confirmation of Draft Charter of association Confirmation of Founding Member Countries Matters on Founding Procedures TIME ACTIVITIES TARGET Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB

4 th stage : Inaugural Conference [Official Launch] May 2013 Founding Member Countries Introduction of the Charter Election of Chair and Vice-chair, Executive Board Confirmation of Location and Composition of the secretariat TIME ACTIVITIES TIME Future Plans for the Establishment of an Association of the WEB

Ⅴ. CONCLUSION

CONCLUSION Democracy is in the Process of Constant Development Facing Development and Threats to Democracy at the Same Time. Need for Joint Response and Cooperation of International Community Facing Development and Threats to Democracy at the Same Time. Need for Joint Response and Cooperation of International Community Cooperation between Election Bodies for Establishment and Development of Democracy Establishment of the Association of the World Election Bodies is the Best Way to Promote Cooperation between Election Bodies Establishment of the Association of the World Election Bodies is the Best Way to Promote Cooperation between Election Bodies