Technology can be a very effective tool for reaching and informing voters of issues related to elections. A wide range of different technologies can be used by election management bodies (EMBs) to communicate with voters.
The different applications of technology that can be used to reach voters include:
- Informing voters about technology, using demonstrations and simulation exercises, onsite training and websites
- Audio visual applications, including radio, television, film, audio tapes, video tape, DVD, cinema, laser/hologram, multi media
- Telephones, including telephone information services, call centres and interpreter services
- Automated direct mail
- Internet, including email publication, web publishing and interactivity
- Computer kiosks
- Desktop publishing
- Technology for special needs groups, including language services, hearing assistance and visual assistance
The following topics in this section cover various aspects of using technology for reaching voters.
