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Independent Observers

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  • 28-05-2007 12:00pm
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    cailinoBAC
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    Does anybody know where you can register to be a potential independent observer at foreign elections (e.g. places like Ukraine). I know it's only a long shot that you're actually chosen, but I'd like to be in with a chance. I think it's organised by the Department of Foreign Affairs, but I can't find anything about it.


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    Fratton Fred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    cailinoBAC wrote:
    Does anybody know where you can register to be a potential independent observer at foreign elections (e.g. places like Ukraine). I know it's only a long shot that you're actually chosen, but I'd like to be in with a chance. I think it's organised by the Department of Foreign Affairs, but I can't find anything about it.

    I would hazard a guess and say that you would need to be in the diplomatic core, maybe working at an embassy in the country where the elections are being held.


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    calsatron
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    UN Volunteers provide electoral assistance in some countries, this is usually logistical and best practice in nature.

    Independent Observers are generally qualified experts appointed by a selection of countries, to try and provide a balanced viewpoint.

    Check out http://www.unv.org/


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,423 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    The OSCE also do work of this kind, especially in Easern Europe.


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