TOPIC 3: Introduction to Pre-election Monitoring
Objectives
To build off the discussions on electoral frameworks and the independence of EMBs and talk through the various approaches to monitoring the pre-election process.
Instructors

Mr. Richard Klein
Director of Elections Programs, National Democratic Institute
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