Programme
Pre. | |
07:45-08:30 | Arrival of guests and Registration(for those not-registered) Arrival of the President of South Africa |
08:30-09:00 | Guests are seated/Housekeeping by Programme Director, S.A. IEC Dr Nomsa Masuku (Commissioner) |
Session | |
09:00-09:10 | National Anthem |
09:10-09:20 | Welcoming/introductory remarks by S.A. IEC, Ms Janet Love (Vice Chairperson) |
09:20-09:40 | Declaration of the 5th GA opening and opening remarks by EC India, Hon Rajiv Kumar |
09:40-09:43 | Flag Handover Ceremony by EC India, Hon Rajiv Kumar |
09:43-09:46 | Acceptance Remarks by Mr Mosotho Moepya (Chairperson) |
09:46-09:55 | Introduction of the President of the Republic of South Africa by Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (Minister of Home Affairs) |
09:55-10:40 | Address by the President of the Republic of South Africa (the rest of the programme follows with Programme Director closing) |
10:40-10:50 | Leaving of President and domestic guests |
Closing & Lunch |
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10:50-12:50 | End of Ceremony, Traditional performance The lunch(unofficial) will be served in Hall 8, CTICC 2 from 12:00 |
Opening | |
12:50-13:10 | Guests are seated/Housekeeping M.C. |
13:10-13:20 | Inaugural Speech(Chair) Chair (S.A. IEC) |
Sessions | |
13:20-16:50 |
Meeting proceeds with items for Report, Approval and Discussion,
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Closing | |
16:50-17:20 | Closing Remarks and photo- taking S.A. IEC |
Break | |
Event | |
18:30-20:30 | Gala Dinner(Official) in Hall 5, CTICC 2 |
08h00-08h30 | Registration |
OPENING SESSION Session Chairperson: Mr Glen Mashinini, Commissioner, Electoral Commission Of South Africa |
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08h30-08h40 | Opening Remarks and Introduction of the Guest Speaker: Mr Mosotho Moepya, Chairperson |
08h40-09h40 | Opening Address His Excellency, President Thabo M. Mbeki |
SESSION 1: THE SETTING: THEORY AND PRACTICE This session provides an overview of the current state of global democratic recession. Using theoretical explanations to the phenomenon, the session delves into the manifestation, trends, and impact of democratic recession at a global scale. Session Chairperson: Professor Victoria Graham, University Of Pretoria |
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09h40-09h55 | Theory, Origins and Manifestation of Democratic Recession Professor Larry Diamond, Stanford University |
09h55-10h10 | Trends and Impact of Democratic Recession on Democracy Dr Khabele Matlosa, Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership, University of Johannesburg |
10h10-10h40 | Plenary Discussion |
10h40-10h55 | Tea Break |
SESSION 2: DEMOCRATIC RECESSION IMPACT ON ELECTORAL PROCESSES This session looks at the impact of democratic recession on the electoral processes including on EMB performance, public participation, and election integrity. Through the facilitated plenary discussion, the participants will share views in order to jointly identify key challenges affecting the EMBs and electoral stakeholders, and proffer innovative strategies on managing those challenges. Session Chairperson: Dr Roselyn Akombe, UNDP Governance and Peacebuilding Regional Coordinator, Regional Service Centre for Africa |
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10h55-11h10 | The Impact on Election Management Bodies Professor Attahiru Jega, Department of Political Science, Bayero University |
11h10-11h25 | The Impact on Citizen Participation (Women, Youth, People with Disabilities and internally displaced persons) Ms Chandanie Watawala, Executive Director, Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) |
11h25-11h40 | The Impact on Electoral Integrity Professor Toby James, Co-Director, The Election Integrity Project and Professor at the University of East Anglia |
11h40-12h10 | Plenary Discussion |
SESSION 3: MITIGATION MEASURES: A PANEL OF CONTINENTAL EMBs FORA Session Chairperson: Honourable Justice Priscilla Chigumba, Chairperson of the ECF-SADC Executive Committee |
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12h10-12h25 | AFRICA: Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA) Justice Mr Chifundo Kachale, Representative of the AAEA Southern African Region |
12h25-12h40 | AMERICA: Organisation of American States (OAS) Dr Francisco Guerrero, Secretary for Strengthening Democracy |
12h40-12h55 | ASIA: Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) Mr Anup Chandra Pandey, Election Commissioner of India and AAEA Secretariat |
12h55-13h25 | Plenary Discussion |
13h25-14h25 | Lunch Break |
SESSION 4: MITIGATION MEASURES THROUGH ELECTORAL ASSISTANCE Session Chairperson: Mr Tracy Capaldi Drewett, Executive Director, International Centre for Parliament Studies (ICPS) |
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14h25-14h40 | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Dr Roselyn Akombe, Governance and Peacebuilding Regional Coordinator, Regional Service Centre for Africa, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
14h40-14h55 | International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) Dr Roba Sharamo, Director Africa and West Asia |
14h55-15h10 | Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) Mr Baidessou Soukolque, Executive Director |
15h10-15h25 | Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Mr Hubert Kinkoh, Researcher at the African Peace and Security Governance Programme |
15h25-15h55 | Tea Break |
15h55:16h25 | Plenary Discussion |
SESSION 5: MITIGATION MEASURES BY INTERGOVERNMENTAL BODIES Session Chairperson: Dr Ayodele Odusola, Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme |
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16h25:16h40 | AFRICA: African Union (AU) Mr Robert Gerenge, Principal Advisor to EMBs, Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
16h40:16h55 | EUROPE: Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Mr Ulvi Akhundlu, Deputy Head of the Election Department |
16h55:17h10 | COMMONWEALTH Mr Linford Andrews, Adviser and Head of Electoral Support, The Commonwealth Secretariat, London |
17h10:17h25 | UNITED NATIONS Mr Hassan Sesay, Team Leader, Strategic Partnerships Electoral Assistance Division, Department Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, New York |
17h25:17h55 | Plenary Discussion |
SESSION 6: CONFERENCE CLOSING This session winds up the conference with a summary of key issues raised and proposals on the way forward for meaningful enhancement of the resilience of the EMBs. Session Chairperson: Mr Sy Mamabolo, Chief Electoral Officer, Electoral Commission of South Africa |
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17h55:18h00 | Conference Summary Dr Victor Shale, Senior Manager, Office of the CEO, Electoral Commission of South Africa |
18h00:18h10 | Closing Remarks Judge Dhaya Pillay, Commissioner, Electoral Commission of South Africa |