In 2022, 41 freelance journalists were trained. ZESN trains freelance journalists in election reporting and provides them with increased knowledge of how the electoral process works to contribute to objective and accurate media reporting, both before and after elections. Its work leads to greater openness and transparency in the conduct of electoral processes.įree and independent media is essential to inform the population about their political rights to participate in elections and make decisions based on accurate information. Established in 2000, the network is important for increasing election observation and ensuring the quality of election monitoring in the country. The network consists of some 30 civil society organisations (women’s rights organisations, trade unions, human rights organisations, media, religious organisations) and is present throughout the country.
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To curb this development, Sida supports the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), which works for democratic development and free and fair elections. In Zimbabwe, democracy has continued to decline and people testify that the state is increasing its control over citizens. Sida supports the implementation of free and fair elections and the empowerment of women. In Somalia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, more women are participating in decision-making bodies. Malawi held a democratic presidential election in 2020 after the previous election was cancelled. Zambia conducted a peaceful and democratic general election in 2021, which increases the conditions for democratic development in the country. Sida supports civil society’s ability to come together and lobby for democracy. Examples include Bolivia, Moldova and North Macedonia where people have protested against corruption and for greater democracy and restoration of the justice system. People fighting for democracyĪn increasingly authoritarian political landscape, rising political tensions, corruption within the state and greater economic uncertainty have raised people’s frustration around the world and people are mobilising for greater democracy. To reverse negative developments and protect the progress made, Sida strengthens civil society, supports independent media and freedom of expression, and increases people’s access to justice.
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