To make the electoral system more robust and improve the integrity of future elections some preparatory and procedural adjustments might be considered, such as:
?? timely distribution of materials so any mistakes and omissions could be dealt with;
?? the serial numbering of result and aggregation forms used at each counting and aggregation level;
?? procedures in polling stations should be streamlined and training provided to ensure that polling stations staff know what has to be done and why;
?? ensuring that two copies of final voters’ lists (FVLs) are prepared, distributed and allocated to all polling stations (one for public display and one to tick off the voters who received ballot papers);
?? stressing the importance of securing ballot papers and other sensitive election material at all times;
?? strict enforcement of voter identification, including a systematic check for ink and subsequent inking;
?? assuring the secrecy of vote, by locating voting booths in an appropriate manner;
?? improving polling, counting and aggregation procedures to eliminate duplication and simplifying the procedures where possible;
?? assuring the public display of official election results at all levels after counting or aggregation is completed; assuring a direct feed of results from polling station level to district aggregation centres to deter any attempt to manipulate successive aggregations of votes;
?? ensure a consistent application of all rules and regulations.