Date- 2015 – 2017; Budget- €725,176.00; Funded- EU through SaferWorld
The project aimed to contribute towards Somaliland’s ongoing process of democratization and the holding of peaceful Presidential elections. The action promoted a transparent electoral process in Somaliland that is representative of its citizens, through CSOs that can positively influence State authorizes on matters relating to democratization. In addition, CSOs led by SONSAF provided oversight on the election cycle.
• Observed, and reported on election procedures through policy brie ng, dialogue, and mediation.
• Engaged with key stakeholders, including NEC, political parties, government, media, CSOs and the international community to coordinate the elections.
• Trained and deployed 620 domestic election observers and 47 CSOs election observers, covering over 40% of the polling stations.
• SONSAF produced the domestic election observers report.