Essential - The mission welcomes the decision of the CNE to produce a new simplified voter register with biometric data and recommends that international standards for producing a transparent and efficient voter’s register should be followed.
Addressed to - CNE.
Possible Improvements Suggested - In line with international standards, the CNE must both facilitate and remove obstacles to registration. According to best international practices, the CNE should ensure the method of registration is simple and accessible and that there is an effective voter education campaign. Voter registration should be intensified for groups less likely to be registered (e.g. first time voters, women, minorities etc.) Procedures must be put in place in order to facilitate the right to challenge any inaccuracies or omissions in the voter register. It is essential that a preliminary voter register is made available for public inspection, permitting voters to confirm their inclusion and the register’s accuracy.
EC Support/Projects - EC should be ready to offer legal and electoral expertise if requested to do so by Bolivian authorities.
Timeline - To be executed over the next 8 months.