The Electoral Commissions’ Forum of SADC Countries (ECF-SADC) is collaborating with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) to contribute to capacity strengthening of senior election officials through the delivery of the annual New Commissioners Orientation (NCO). The initiative is in line with the ECF SADC strategic plan of 20193-2023 which defines EMB capacity building as a crucial element that contributes to the strengthening/promoting the culture of electoral democracy in the region.

ECF SADC and International IDEA will conduct the nineth instalment of the NCO for EMBs in the Southern Africa region in November 2022. The training will be hosted by the National Electoral Commission of Tanzania (NEC Tanzania).

The ninth regional NCO for EMBs in the Southern Africa region will take place on 22-25 November 2022; targeted at English speakers.

The overall objective of the four-day NCO is to support policy-makers within EMBs and senior staff of EMBs in the Southern Africa region in their mandate to deliver transparent, credible and peaceful elections.