In every election, voter and civic education are necessary to ensure that all constituents—men and women alike—understand their rights, their political system, the contests they are being asked to decide, and how and where to vote. For an election to be successful and democratic, voters must understand their rights and responsibilities, and must be sufficiently knowledgeable and well informed to cast ballots that are legally valid and to participate meaningfully in the voting process. Voter and civic education are even more critical in post-conflict countries, where political situations may be volatile and where elections may have an unprecedented impact on the countries’ future.
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Voter and Civic Education In Liberia.Why educate voters?
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The Voters’ registration is so poor and there is need for all Liberians to talk and do something about it. It is a process not an activity. The ongoing voters' registration process in Liberia has a poor turnout; the causes are insufficient centers, the lack of trust and confidence in the people they elect, bad roads conditions and the request for money before registration.
ReplyDeleteThere is adequate media awareness which is very good but civil society is not doing their best.
What do you think government and NEC can do about it?