Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

Handbook

Handbook for Long-Term Election Observers

Cover of the Handbook for Long-Term Election Observers (OSCE)
Cover of the Handbook for Long-Term Election Observers (OSCE)
20 April 2007

This handbook provides long-term election observers (LTOs) with an overview of their role, duties, and responsibilities in the specific context of election observation as conducted by the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).

The following topics are covered:

  • Quick-start information for LTOs;
  • The role of LTOs in observing elections;
  • Reporting;
  • Preparing for short-term election observers;
  • Administration and finance; and 
  • The role of LTOs in closing down a mission.

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