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Training of observers of the June 28, 2009,
parliamentary elections
24.04.2009
In the context of monitoring the
parliamentary elections of June 28, 2009, the
Albanian Helsinki Committee (AHC) trained 60
observers that will be engaged in monitoring the
different electoral aspects and election day in
Tiranė and Durrės.
The training program aimed at
building the monitors capacities for an
unbiased, objective, and professional
observation of the electoral process. During the
training program, observers became acquainted
with theoretical and practical aspects of
electoral legislation, the rights and duties of
observers, election administration, the
establishment and functioning of EAZCs, the
voter lists, the electoral campaign, the voting
process and the vote counting process, etc.
Observers became familiar with the Electoral
Code manual, drafted by AHC experts, which
addressed the most important aspects of what
observers should focus on while monitoring the
parliamentary elections.
Known experts, such as Mr. Niazi
Jaho, constitutionalist/expert of electoral
legislation and legal advisor of AHC, as well as
lawyer Etilda Saliu, project coordinator at AHC,
offered their expertise in the training program.
The activity was supported
financially by the U.S. Embassys Democracy
Commission Small Grants Program in Tirana.
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