Implementation of Democracy Support 20 June 2013 DEVCO B1 Democracy Team

EU Support to Democracy: a Policy Framework in Evolution 2009: Council conclusions on Democracy Support in the EU's External Relations: EU Agenda for Democracy Support 2011: "Increasing the impact of EU Development Policy: an Agenda for Change" (COM 2011) Responding to recent challenges and developments such as the “Arab Spring” – Neighborhood policy adjustment Human rights, democracy and other key elements of good governance as one of the 2 priorities of EU cooperation 2012: EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy  Action Plan, pilot countries, profiles Democracy support has never been higher on our agenda

Key Areas for Democracy Support Promoting credible electoral processes (fair, free & transparent) Civic Education: Human Rights and Democracy Masters, etc. building a culture of democracy, educating voters and politicians Supporting freedom of expression and an independent, viable and professional media: on- and offline Strengthening parliaments and their ability to interact with civil society and the media Supporting political pluralism and political parties Strengthening domestic accountability mechanisms

EU Electoral Support Electoral Assistance Election Observation Electoral assistance is the technical or material support given to the electoral process Election observation is the political complement to election assistance Technically speaking, they are different activities but essentially they should be considered and programmed in a complementary manner Merge EEAS and EC/DEVCO roles Electoral Assistance Election Observation 4

Electoral Cycle Approach PRE-VOTING (PREPARATIONS) VOTING PERIOD (OPERATIONS) POST-VOTING (STRATEGIES) INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSTITUTION LEGISLATION AUDITS & EVALUATIONS ELECTORAL BODIES ELECTORAL SYSTEM & BOUNDARIES LEGAL REFORM Electoral Cycle Approach ARCHIVING & RESEARCH VOTERS’ LISTS UPDATE CODES OF CONDUCT BUDGETING, FUNDING & FINANCING OFFICIAL RESULTS POST ELECTION LEGAL FRAMEWORK ELECTION CALENDAR COMPLAINTS & APPEALS RECRUITMENT & PROCUREMENT VERIFICATION OF RESULTS TABULATION OF RESULTS PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION LOGISTICS & SECURITY THE ELECTORAL CYCLE VOTING OPERATIONS & ELECTION DAY OPERATIONAL TRAINING FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS VOTE COUNTING TRAINING & EDUCATION VOTING CIVIC EDUCATION ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN REGISTRATION & NOMINATIONS SPECIAL & EXTERNAL VOTING VOTER INFORMATION Electoral cycle and its integration into broader democracy support Cost of election issue; use of ICT Training and practical guidance tools for EMBs and electoral support community of practice Costs of elections & Use of ICT in elections CAMPAIGN COORDINATION VOTER REGISTRATION PARTY FINANCING BREACHES & PENALTIES OBSERVER ACCREDITATION MEDIA ACCESS CODES OF CONDUCT PARTIES & CANDIDATES

Electoral Support anno 2013 Diversifying cooperation with all relevant national actors engaged in electoral process, including media and civil society Implementing electoral cycle approach A comprehensive approach to democracy: multi-actor and long-term Intensifying follow-up of EOM recommendations Role of EC UNDP Joint Task Force

EU Democracy support: now and tomorrow Stimulating or supporting demand side of Democracy (dialogue, networking, and EIDHR) Follow up EOMs + link with electoral assistance + domestic observation CBSS EIDHR support guidelines focused also on democracy support Adopt democracy profiles and democracy action plans (pilot countries) In emerging democracies move towards an integrated, comprehensive and sustained approach to democracy support Make it one of the priority/focal areas in development cooperation programming (2014-2020) Increased complementarity between different instruments and different programmes – political dialogue, incentives and support Improving the coherence and effectiveness of EU support to democracy Lists a set of values, norms and principles at the core of the Agenda (Country specific, partnership and dialogue, EU coherence and coordination, international cooperation, visibility) Underlines the need of a comprehensive and long-term approach going beyond electoral democracy – need to work on political institutions (parliaments and parties) Pilot countries have been identified to reinforce support and coherence 7

DevCo B1 Democracy Team: How Can We Help You? Policy formulation in democracy support Practical guidance and documentation of lessons learned and good practices Development of reference guides and practical tools  Studies Support missions (identification and formulation) Trainings and seminars Development of a training packae on democracy support Knowledge sharing: Capacity4dev

Thank you for your attention The Democracy Team of Devco B1