The programme has achieved progress in several areas during the reporting period September 2021 to December 2022, next are some examples:
1. Capacity building and knowledge advancement: the programme supported various electoral actors in the Arab States to enhance their expertise on electoral issues. Through engagement various organizations, the project helped in facilitating the advancement of technical knowledge related to elections within the region, with a particular emphasis on promoting the inclusion of women and youth.
2. Strengthening ArabEMBs: the programme demonstrated achievements in supporting ArabEMBs, fostering bonds among electoral management bodies across the region. This was accomplished through regular meetings, including seven Executive Board meetings and two General Assembly meetings. The project facilitated also visits to electoral events in Tunisia in 2022, promoting cross-regional sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
3. Advancing inclusion of women and youth: the programme made progress in promoting the inclusion of women and youth in electoral and political processes. The Arab Network for Women in Elections organized to a couple of events during the reporting period including the launch a regional campaign "Her Participation Our Future" to address societal attitudes towards women in public life. The campaign gained traction among electoral actors in the region and was replicated at the national level in Palestine ahead of their local elections in December 2021.
Moreover, the Arab Network for Youth and Elections saw development during the reporting period, including the establishment of a Steering Committee and the initiation of impactful events, such as a training of trainers on youth and elections held in Spain in September 2022.
4. Innovation in addressing emerging issues: the programme showcased innovation in tackling emerging challenges related to elections and political participation, particularly concerning information integrity and violence against women in elections. The programme adapted and deployed the eMonitor platform. It was utilized in Lebanon to monitor the information environment surrounding their elections and in Libya to track online violence against women.
