Digitalization and Youth Engagement: ECF-SADC Charts the Future of Elections in Southern Africa

Press Releases

The 26th Annual General Conference of the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries (ECF-SADC), held on 11 December 2024 in Seychelles, focused on the powerful intersection of digitalization and youth engagement in electoral processes across Southern Africa . Supported by International IDEA under the EU-funded SPEC Project, the seminar brought together electoral experts, policymakers, and…

ECF-SADC Unveils its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan: Strengthening Democracy in Southern Africa

Election Briefs and Reports, Press Releases

The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries (ECF-SADC) has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, reinforcing its mission to promote credible, transparent, and inclusive elections across Southern Africa. Established in 1998, the Forum unites electoral commissions from SADC member states to strengthen cooperation and uphold democratic integrity. The plan envisions a dynamic culture of electoral…