Tunisia's Independent High Authority for Elections held a working session to review preparations for upcoming polls, including the 2027 legislative elections. The session focused on preparing the authority's financial and activity reports for 2025. Authority head Farouk Bouaskar emphasized the importance of coordinating efforts and providing necessary data to ensure the reports are completed on time and accurately.
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 help assess the authority's progress in implementing its programs and activities. The authority aims to enhance its performance, transparency, and management of public resources.
The session also discussed the authority's priorities and work program for the upcoming period, with a focus on preparing for the 2027 legislative elections. Bouaskar stressed that success in the electoral process depends on early preparation, including administrative, logistical, technical, and organizational aspects. The authority must also ensure it has the necessary human resources to manage the electoral process effectively.
Bouaskar called on the authority's departments and services to identify priorities, develop work programs, and determine necessary resources. He also emphasized the need for continued coordination and information sharing among different structures to ensure the authority is adequately prepared for the upcoming polls.
The authority's head highlighted that electoral readiness goes beyond providing logistical equipment and involves human and organizational preparedness, as well as clear role distribution and responsibilities. He emphasized that the authority's staff are essential to the success of the electoral process and that the authority is committed to supporting them and improving their working conditions.
In conclusion, Bouaskar reiterated the authority's commitment to monitoring its obligations and ensuring that reports are prepared within the required timeframe and with the necessary accuracy and transparency. He called on all departments and services to be fully prepared and have the necessary resources to ensure the success of the upcoming polls.
The authority's review of preparations for the upcoming polls is part of its efforts to ensure the success of the electoral process and enhance its performance and governance. The 2027 legislative elections are a significant event in Tunisia's democratic process, and the authority's preparations will be crucial to their success.
Key points
- The Independent High Authority for Elections is preparing for the 2027 legislative elections in Tunisia.
- The authority is reviewing its financial and activity reports for 2025 to evaluate its performance.
- The authority's head, Farouk Bouaskar, emphasized the importance of early preparation and coordination among different structures to ensure the success of the electoral process.
