The Electoral Commission (EC) has been elected to the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB), a global forum dedicated to election management. The election occurred during A-WEB’s 6th General Assembly held in Bogotá, Colombia, on October 23, 2024.

Nominated alongside Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the EC was selected by African members to fill two key positions representing the continent. Both commissions received unanimous confirmation from all assembly members and will serve a renewable two-year term.

The EC joins representatives from Libya, Sierra Leone, and Mauritius, strengthening Africa’s voice on the Board. This Executive Board plays a critical role in overseeing A-WEB’s efforts to promote democratic, free, fair, transparent, and credible elections globally.

Commissioner Peter James Emorut, representing the EC, expressed gratitude for the confidence shown in Uganda and committed to contributing positively to A-WEB’s mission during their tenure.

Headquartered in South Korea, A-WEB is the largest international organization in election management, consisting of 121 Election Management Bodies from 111 countries. Since its inception in 2013, A-WEB has been dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of electoral processes worldwide.

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