US$ 6,500,000.00
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2018
European Union: US$ 2,400,000.00
Germany: US$ 1,2000,000.00
UK: US$ 300,000.00
National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC)
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Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs and Reconciliation (MOIFAR)
Support to the development of the electoral building blocks to prepare of Somalia’s first universal general elections since 1969
1. The institutional capacity of National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) is developed to fulfill its mandate to prepare for and conduct electoral operations, including at the subnational level.
2. Support the National Independent Electoral Commission (NIEC) to conduct electoral operations to prepare for elections in 2021, including voter registration planning and voter education.
3. Support the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to develop the electoral legal framework, including the system of representation, through a consultative and inclusive approach.
UN’s Integrated Electoral Support Group (IESG) is a joint UN programme established in 2014 with Joint effort by UNSOM and UNDP.
The Project was then reviewed after the 2016 indirect electoral process for a new Federal Parliament.
While a multiyear horizon is envisaged towards 2020/2021, the immediate scope of the current “Joint Programme for Support to Preparations for Universal Elections in Somalia” focuses on the building blocks in 2018.
The programme comprises electoral advisors and experts from both UNSOM and UNDP and has been recognized as successful example of UN integrated electoral support.
The programme composes of high-calibre key technical staff, also necessary to navigate a complex political environment.
The project has a total of 15 Internationals and 9 national staff members, holding various positions fundamental to the implementation of the project.
The project receives core funding and support from the UN Mission to Somalia as well as from donor partners through the Multi-Partnership Trust Fund (MPTF), administratively managed under UNDP.
MPTF donor partners from 2015 include: the European Union, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
IESG also received bilateral funding in 2016 from Japan directly to the UNSOM Trust Fund.
In addition, IESG benefits from in-kind contribution and funding from UNSOM/UNSOS.
To know more about the EU-UNDP Parternship on Electoral Assistance, please visit: www.ec-undp-electoralassistance.org
For any inquiries please contact
Filip Warnants
Project manager
Bld du Régent, 37 – 1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 513 53 73
info@ec-undp-electoralassistance.org