[{"bbox": [67, 99, 1157, 1660], "category": "Table", "text": "<table><tr><td></td><td>outcomes and the credibility of the electoral process</td><td></td><td></td><td>implementation of effective polling, counting, tabulation and results management procedures. Scrutiny will need to be applied when working with Electoral Management Bodies, police and judiciary. Bi-partisanship agreement and safeguards to institutional integrity will be envisaged (e.g. possibility to nominate contracted judges, independence and impartiality of the nominative authorities, rules of proceedings that establish fast track procedures devoid of interference and formalism). Activities should be premised on a 'do no harm' approach</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Electoral violence erupts despite preventive measures and early warning response mechanisms</td><td>Medium</td><td>High</td><td>The action will lie on a sound conflict analysis and will focus on risk management in elections, election dispute resolution, inter-party dialogue and regulation of political parties. It will seek to develop and deploy an electoral risk management tool to strengthen EC-SL and PPRC capacity to recognise and respond to complexities and risks well in advance in the electoral processes. The Action will also support CSO-led electoral conflict prevention initiatives, engaging political and religious leaders.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>The Electoral Management bodies or other partners do not prioritise program activities</td><td>Medium</td><td>High</td><td>The extent that proposed activities will be successful depends on the ability of partners to prioritise and take the measures needed to implement programmes. Enhanced dialogue with national authorities and coordination with Development partners is paramount. The EU Delegation will need to coordinate with the diverse set of stakeholders and be on message with the beneficiary institutions, tying continued support in some fields with a commitment to follow through on others.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Low institutional capacity and government effectiveness, as well as corruptive practices, hinder efficient and effective implementation of the action and electoral operations at large</td><td>High</td><td>High</td><td>Strong governance and effective monitoring, reporting and evaluation system will be established to ensure sound operational and financial management. Regular Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and reporting mechanisms and technical committees will be established to inform and follow the day-to-day progress of activities with national stakeholders and implementing partners. A Project Board/Steering Committee will be established to provide overall programmatic strategic leadership and contribute to preventive diplomacy and advocacy to national actors as may be required. It will liaise closely with the National Electoral Steering Committee which has been established in September 2021 with non-programmatic scope.</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Action fails to engage effectively with populations living in vulnerable situations and specifically women, people with disabilities and youth</td><td>M</td><td>M</td><td>The Action will enhance participation of women with awareness raising and information campaign with support of women organisations. Human rights and gender training will be provided to political parties, CSOs and duty bearers supporting participation of women within electoral process.</td></tr></table>"}, {"bbox": [1039, 1689, 1157, 1713], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 17 of 33"}]