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Title:

Observation and Monitoring of 2019 General and Provincial Elections

Agreement Number:

MPUTO-1417/2019-2020

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 5, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

This initiative will contribute to scaling up civil society observation, monitoring and Parallel Voting Tabulation (PVT), and improve political parties’ ability to exercise the electoral litigation and dispute resolution mechanism. Funds from GAC will supplement the total number of observers for the electoral campaign, voting day and PVT, ensuring an increased geographic coverage, and training for the electoral litigation mechanism. Overall, Canada’s support to this project will contribute to increasing transparency and credibility of the electoral process, help to mitigate the risks of conflicts and political crises associated with elections, and ultimately contribute to building a stable democracy and enabling better development results.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

Improvement on the transparency, credibility and legitimacy of the 2019 General elections process in Mozambique.
Improvement the quality and coverage of domestic observation and monitoring of the 2019 General elections by Mozambican civil society.
Improvement on the litigation and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Location:

Maputo, MZ

Reference Number:

064-2019-2020-Q4-00215

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2019-2020 2nd Quarter report

Recipient's Legal Name:

JOINT - NGOs Platform in Mozambique

Program:

Mozambique Program

Program Purpose:

Canada supports Mozambique’s goal of improving the living conditions of Mozambicans, in an environment of peace, harmony and tranquility, consolidating democracy and inclusive governance. Aligning with Mozambican priorities, Canada helps alleviate poverty through improved access to quality services, and social and economic empowerment of the poorest and most vulnerable, especially women and girls, thereby laying the foundations for a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous Mozambique.