TOPIC 1: Understanding the Basics: Legal Framework and Electoral Systems in Asia
Objectives
To provide insights into the democratic governance structures of Asian countries and to allow the fellows for an assessment of each country of the degree of political representation, citizen participation, and adherence to democratic principles.
Instructors
Mr. Luie Tito Guia
Lawyer and Former Election Commissioner, Philippines Co-Founder, Democratic Insights Group (DIG)
AAEI Curriculum
- Topic 1: Understanding the Basics: Legal Framework and Electoral Systems in Asia
- Topic 2: Importance of Independence and Integrity of EMBs
- Topic 3: Introduction to Pre-election Monitoring
- Topic 4: Approaches to Effective International and Citizen Election Observation
- Topic 5: Systematic Election Day Observation: Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT)
- Topic 6: Using Open Election Data to Promote Electoral Integrity
- Topic 7: Statistical Deployment: Statistical Exercise
- Topic 8: Persistent Issues and Challenges on Transparency and Inclusiveness of Elections
- Topic 9: Promoting Human Rights and Elections through Effective, Transparent and Inclusive Policy Practices
- Topic 10: Money in Politics: Introduction to the Abuse of State Resources (ASR)
- Topic 11: Disinformation and Social Media Monitoring
- Topic 12: Electoral Reform: Technical Work, Coalition-Building and Practical Approaches