The Electoral Commission, Uganda Launching of the Strategic Plan and Roadmap to the 2021 General Elections 11 th December, 2018
1.0 Background Articles 60, 61 and 62 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda mandates the Electoral Commission (EC) to organize, conduct and supervise elections. For effective and successful execution of its mandate, the EC recognizes the role of the various stakeholders. EC_SP_RP 2
• The EC has therefore endeavored to consult and involve all stakeholders as much as possible. • The EC pledges to continue consulting and involving all stakeholders in a transparent manner at and during all levels of the electoral process. • In developing this Strategic Plan and Roadmap, the EC took consideration of all comments, inputs, critics and guidance from stakeholders basing on the 2016General Elections. EC_SP_RP 3
The EC undertook comprehensive evaluations with EC staff and external stakeholders on the conduct of the elections; ◦ Internal and external stakeholder evaluations ◦ Lira, Mbale, Mbarara, Masaka and Kampala (national workshop) ◦ Survey of EC employees and Stakeholders ◦ Reports of International and Domestic Observers ◦ Strategic Plan 2011/2012 – 2012/2016 Evaluations highlighted EC strengths and weaknesses, positive reforms and organizational gaps. EC_SP_RP 4
Five areas of focus emerged during the stakeholders consultations and evaluations; ◦ Continuous organizational strengthening and enhancing working environment within EC (Continuous training of election officials, Development of a Standard Operating Manual for the entire Electoral process ) ◦ Ensuring free and fair elections ◦ Improving integrity, accuracy and comprehensiveness of NationalVoters Register ◦ Enhancing the content, conduct, delivery and reach of Voter Education ◦ Making EC a more service oriented organization (Customer focus and engagement with stakeholders) EC_SP_RP 5
2.0 Strategic Planning Process • Internal consultations and reviews. • External stakeholders’ consultation workshops were held to evaluate the conduct of the 2016 General elections. • Retreat of EC leadership and senior management was held to set the strategic direction and foundation of the new Strategic Plan. • Workshops to craft the operational details of the Strategic Plan were held. EC_SP_RP 6
3.0 Strategic Plan to 2021GE Vision : Be a model institution and centre of excellence in election management . Mission : Efficiently organize, conduct and supervise regular, free, fair and transparent elections and referenda to enhance democracy and good governance. EC_SP_RP 7
Core Values In the performance of our mission and to facilitate realize our vision, the organization will subscribe to the following core values: - • Independence and Impartiality • Professionalism, Competence and Efficiency • Integrity and Accountability • Transparency and Inclusiveness • Service Orientated/ Stakeholder Focused. EC_SP_RP 8
Strategic Key Result Areas The Strategic Plan is Anchored on Six Key Result Areas (KRA), namely: - Free, Fair andTransparent Elections; i. An Institutionally Strengthened Election ii. Management Body; Accurate and Accessible National Voters iii. Register; Effective and ComprehensiveVoter Education; iv. Efficient Service-oriented/ Stakeholders v. Focused Election Management Body; and Strengthened Monitoring and Evaluation vi. Framework. EC_SP_RP 9
Strategic Key Result Areas and their Objectives KRA 1: Free , Fair and Transparent Elections Strategic Objective No. 1: Improve democracy and good governance by conducting free, fair and transparent elections. Sensitization of the stakeholders on the legal framework regarding electoral processes Involvement of local leaders Sensitize the stakeholders on the code of conduct to enable a level play field. Strategic Objective No. 2: Improve the accountability of EC and government employees. o Timely intervention on allegations of violations of electoral laws. EC_SP_RP 10
KRA 2: Institutionally Strengthened and Capable Organization Strategic Objective No. 3: Strengthen institutional structures and instruments for free, fair and transparent democratic processes. Train all EC personnel performing election related duties and functions on all aspects of election management Upgrade IT equipment and facilities for effective functioning Implement the new organizational/ administrative structure Construction of office and storage facilities EC_SP_RP 11
KRA 3: Accurate and Accessible National Voters Register Strategic Objective No. 4: improve the accuracy and accessibility of the NationalVoters Register. Continuous reorganization of polling stations/ centres Introduce new methods of registering Voters in Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Register all eligible citizens Popularize the use ofVoter Location Documents / Technology EC_SP_RP 12
KRA 4: Effective and Comprehensive Voter Education Strategic Objective No. 5: Improve stakeholders’ participation in the electoral process and promote principles of democratic governance. Intensify Commission Stakeholders outreach programs Intensify Commission school outreach programs Improved use of Short Messages Services (SMS) Intensify sensitization through effective voter education approaches Follow up the integration of voter education into primary and secondary school educational curriculum. EC_SP_RP 13
KRA 5: Service-oriented/ Stakeholders Focused Election Management Body Strategic Objective No. 6: Improving the working relationship with stakeholders. Improved a communication strategy to sensitize and engage the stakeholders and encourage their continuous participation in the Electoral Processes Enhance the transparency of elections through accreditation of observers EC_SP_RP 14
KRA 6: Strengthened Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Strategic Objective No. 6: Improve Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems. Functional coordination committee for the implementation of the Strategic Plan Digitizing Election Documents Intensify Monitoring and Evaluation of electoral activities Intensify Research on election activities EC_SP_RP 15
Est. Cost of the Strategic Plan and Roadmap Category FY FY FY FY T otal 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 UgX. Billion GE Roadmap 1. Presidential, General Parliamentary and Local 155.32 191.03 357.82 15.98 720.14 Government Councils Elections 2. Elections for Youth, PwD and Older Persons 92.23 92.23 Councils and Committees/ Association, Representative of Professional Bodies to KCCA including Non-unionized Workers. 3. Administrative Units (LC I, II) and Women 55.77 55.77 Councils/ Committees from village to National Level Elections 155.32 283.25 357.82 71.74 868.14 T otal GE Roadmap MTEF 4. Operational (MTEF Requirements) Budget 108.85 300.45 109.26 115.8 634.35 Grand T otal Strategic Plan 264.17 583.71 467.08 187.55 1502.49 EC_SP_RP 16
4.0 Roadmap EC_SP_RP 17
4.1 Objectives of the Roadmap Provide a basis for better planning, implementation, benchmarking and performance assessment; Improve stakeholder participation in the electoral process; Improve on the electoral planning and administration; Avoid last minute rush in implementation of electoral activities; Deliver timely electoral results freely and transparently; Contribute towards good governance and security. EC_SP_RP 18
4.2 Guiding Principles The EC reviewed the electoral process through the Electoral Cycle in relation to the enabling laws and PPDA requirements for purposes of prioritizing activities and setting timeframes in the Roadmap . 19 EC_SP_RP
So generally the guiding principles during the development of this Roadmap included: • Electoral Cycle • Enabling laws • PPDA Requirements • EC Strategic Plan • RO and Observer Reports • Election Reports • Comments, Critics, Court Rulings, Complaints 20 EC_SP_RP
4.3 The Electoral Cycle 21 EC_SP_RP
4.3.1 Major Characteristics post-election period (strategy) LEGAL POST FRAMEWORK ELECTION VERIFICATION PLANNING & OF RESULTS IMPLEMENTATION THE pre-election ELECTORAL CYCLE VOTING period OPERATIONS & TRAINING & election period ELECTION DAY EDUCATION (preparations) (operations) ELECTORAL REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN & NOMINATIONS 22 EC_SP_RP
4.3.2 Major Activities 23 EC_SP_RP
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