Title:
Sustainable and Inclusive Approaches to Elections in Myanmar
Agreement Number:
7419618 P008930001
Agreement Value:
$1,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 18, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
This capacity-building project will build on the successes of earlier work and incorporate important recommendations following the 2015 elections which emphasized empowering traditionally marginalized groups to become engaged in the political process by enhancing the information available in ethnic languages, fostering intersectional engagement between women, youth, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities and developing targeted civic and voter education. The project will work with local partner groups to leverage opportunities for engagement with voters in non-traditional spaces
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
This project aims to develop more credible, inclusive and transparent elections in Myanmar by focusing on the following key objectives and results:
1. Consolidated electoral framework in line with applicable international and regional best practices as well as local analysis.
2. Increased capacity of the Union Election Commission (UEC) as an institution and enhanced ability of its election officials to deliver credible and inclusive elections.
3. Greater access for voters in Myanmar to participate in and acquire knowledge of the electoral process, particularly for marginalized groups such as women, ethnic communities, youth and persons with disabilities.
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q3-00316
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 4nd Quarter report
Recipient's Legal Name:
IFES - International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Program:
Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion (OHRFI) Programming
Program Purpose:
The Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion (OHRFI) Programming supports international assistance initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting democratic values, institutions and processes.