In addition to the educational needs of the general electorate and any variety of target groups, there will be a number of other considerations that educators will need to take into account:
Political, Constitutional, and Legislative Considerations:
The constitutional and legislative framework may place certain requirements on educators, particularly from election authorities or other statutory bodies, when it comes to voter information and education. They may be required to provide information to the electorate at large and/or to particular groups within society. Political pressures may also affect the parameters of the voter education programme.
Logistical Considerations:
Certain logistical considerations may also come into play. Are there particular groups, for example in remote areas, that may be particularly difficult to reach? Does the country's transportation and communications infrastructure present certain problems? Are the logistical obstacles real or are they being artificially created to keep certain groups uninformed and inactive? Can logistical obstacles be overcome and what resources will be required to do so? The answers to these questions will impact the parameters of the voter education program.
Educator Values:
Finally, educators do bring to the voter education exercise their own values, assumptions, and biases. These need to be identified so that educators can be confident that the programme actually addresses the real needs of voters rather than merely fulfilling the preconceived notions of an elite group.
