Essential:
1. The CNE should be provided with extra resources in order to be able to effectively monitor the campaign and take action on media spots that contravene the law. These resources should be available throughout the country and apply at both CNE or CDE level. The possibility of the suspension of spots should be open to appeal at any level. Or alternately;
2. A Media Commission should be established under the umbrella of the CNE.
Addressed to - CNE; Legislative Branch; Media.
Possible Improvements Suggested:
1. The CDEs and the CNEs should have better access to resources in order to effectively monitor media campaign coverage and hold the ability to approve or suspend spots that contravene the law. In the instance of a possible suspension of a spot, the person(s) responsible for said spot should be notified and have the opportunity to defend the legality of the spot. All decisions, whether at CDE or CNE level, should have the possibility of appeal.
2. Alternatively, a Media Commission could be established to monitor reporting. It should have the power to approve or suspend spots and deal with complaints concerning any breaches (according to the electoral law) of reporting, coverage of political campaign, or other violations. The last instance of appeal should be the CNE.
EC Support/Projects - EU or UNDP should be ready to offer training if requested by Bolivian authorities.
Timeline - If possible, within the next 6 months.