The NEC needs to improve its communication with the political parties and the general public, in order to enhance transparency and to diffuse information to the electorate faster and more effectively. It could do this by appointing a Public Relations Officer, who is easily accessible. On the district level, the DECs need to improve the transfer of information to the political parties. This could be done by replicating at the district level the National Consultative Committee, a body where party representatives liaise with the election administration. The international community and the EU in particular should assist by helping to rebuild the communication infrastructure in Sierra Leone, including the establishment of a telephone and electricity network.