Electoral Support Project in Armenia (ESPA)

The Electoral Support Project in Armenia

Electoral Support Project in Armenia (ESPA), funded by the European Union, Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Sweden, and the Government of Armenia, and implemented by the UNDP, has an overall strategy to assist the Armenian authorities in holding credible, inclusive and transparent elections.

The project provided technical support for pre-term parliamentary election held in December 2018; in 2019 the project works to ensure the sustainability of the results achieved, and capacity enhancement of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Armenia.

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Voter Authentication Devices (VADs) prepared, configured and deployed
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Over 4,000 VAD Operators trained, certified, and deployed in 1998 polling stations
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Live streaming and recording of the voting and counting process secured by installing cameras in 1501 out of 2010 polling stations
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leaflets, 1 TV Spot, 2 radio messages, 3,000 stickers, 84 billboards and 80,000 pins for first time voters produced and distributed
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new troubleshooting system introduced to react and address all VAD related matters in a timely manner and to assure an unhindered flow during the voting process
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Last Parliamentary Elections
(pre-term)
EU 1.7M$ GERMANY 0.796M$ UK 0.643M$ Gov. of ARMENIA 0.698M$

Videos

Voter education motivational video

Photos

CEC Secretary displaying first time voters pins to media on Eday

Our objectives

  • support successful application of new technologies to increase credibility of electoral process
  • increase inclusiveness and participation in elections
  • support voter education
  • strengthen capacity of electoral management bodies in Armenia

Where we work

Yerevan Aragatsotn Province Lori Province Tavush Province Shirak Province Armavir Province Ararat Province Gegharkunik Province Syunik Province Vayots Dzor Province Kotayk Province