Tunisia's Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) convened a working session to review preparations for its 2025 financial and activity reports, as well as upcoming elections, including the 2027 legislative polls. ISIE head Farouk Bouaskar emphasized the importance of coordinating efforts between different structures and working together to ensure timely and accurate report preparation. The reports will reflect the authority's activities, administrative and financial management, and progress made during 2025.
Bouaskar highlighted that preparing the reports is crucial for evaluating the authority's performance, identifying lessons learned, and developing recommendations to improve its operations. The reports will also provide an opportunity to assess the authority's progress in implementing its objectives and strategies. Furthermore, Bouaskar stressed that the authority's preparations for upcoming elections, particularly the 2027 legislative polls, are a top priority.
The ISIE head called on various departments and regional offices to identify priorities, develop work programs, and determine necessary resources. He also emphasized the need to continue improving coordination mechanisms and information exchange between different structures to ensure readiness for upcoming polls. Additionally, Bouaskar highlighted that electoral readiness encompasses not only logistical preparations but also human and organizational capacities.
Bouaskar urged department heads and regional offices to be fully prepared and have the necessary human, material, and logistical resources to ensure successful elections. He also emphasized the importance of providing a suitable working environment and improving the professional and administrative situations of ISIE staff. According to Bouaskar, the ISIE council is committed to supporting a positive work environment and enhancing the institution's governance.
The working session provided an opportunity for participants to discuss the authority's commitments and work program for the upcoming period. They emphasized that preparations for upcoming elections require early planning and continuous work, particularly regarding regulatory texts. Successful elections depend on careful preparation of all stages, including administrative, logistical, technical, organizational, and human aspects.
In his closing remarks, Bouaskar reiterated the ISIE council's commitment to monitoring report preparation and other files related to upcoming elections. He called on all ISIE departments and regional offices to be fully prepared and have the necessary resources to ensure successful polls. The ISIE council will continue to support the development of the institution's performance and enhance its governance.
The ISIE's efforts aim to ensure the smooth operation of the electoral process and enhance trust among stakeholders. The authority's preparations for upcoming elections and report preparation demonstrate its commitment to transparency and good governance. The ISIE's work program for the upcoming period will focus on implementing its objectives and strategies while continuing to improve its operations.
Key points
- The Tunisian election authority is preparing its 2025 reports and gearing up for upcoming polls, including the 2027 legislative elections.
- ISIE head Farouk Bouaskar emphasized the importance of coordination and cooperation between different structures to ensure timely and accurate report preparation.
- The authority's preparations for upcoming elections require early planning and continuous work to ensure successful polls.
