This Handbook provides information on election observation in general, background to and Terms of Reference (TOR) for CARICOM Election Observation and an aggregation of internationally accepted techniques in election observation that have been developed over the past decade. Its purpose is to provide an easy source of reference for CARICOM Election Observers, both new and experienced and should be used to complement country specific materials that are usually prepared and distributed by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat prior to the mounting of a Mission.
Guidelines
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COVID-19 has presented extraordinary circumstances that have required CANTA to review aspects of the delivery of CVQs and make adjustments to the CANTA Quality Assurance Criteria Guidelines (2015); in particular, to assessment procedures and the collection of evidence. As the health and safety of candidates is of paramount importance, the use of electronic and digital technologies throughout the assessment process is encouraged.
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