Type
Webinar
MEPA | 2026.W1 - Between Support and Sovereignty: Finding Balance in Donor-Funded Electoral Assistance
Location
Web-based
Date
Duration
1 Hours
Programme Area
Peacekeeping
Registration
Open-registration event
Mode of Delivery
Zoom Webinars
Language(s)
English
Pillar
Peace
Partnership
Scuola Sant'Anna (1110)
Event Objectives
- How donor–EMB relationships shape electoral assistance programming
- Common sources of tension and misunderstanding
- Strategies to preserve EMB ownership and institutional credibility
- Practical tools for negotiation, communication, and diplomatic engagement
- Lessons from real-world electoral assistance case studies
- Entry routes, exit awards, and opportunities for the 2026 intake.
Background
Join UNITAR and Scuola Sant’Anna for an open webinar as part of the Master in Electoral Policy and Administration (MEPA). In this session, we will explore how electoral practitioners and technical assistance providers can navigate complex donor–Electoral Management Body (EMB) relationships, manage competing expectations, and safeguard institutional ownership, neutrality, and credibility.
📅 25 February 2026 at 11 a.m. CET
➡️ Register now: https://unitar.zoom.us/webinar/register/9517695382074/WN_1qI7QkxoSGOm8k579aB3sg
Targeted Audience
Whether you work in election administration, international cooperation, governance, or democracy support, or are preparing to enter the field.
Additional Information
This webinar does not include the award of certificates.
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