ITAC 2025
Theme: "Enhancing Electoral Accountability and Participation for Strengthening Democracy in a Digital Age"
Building Tomorrow'sDemocracy
Our Mission
To foster democratic excellence through enhanced electoral accountability and participation, building stronger democratic institutions and promoting transparency in the digital age.
Key Objectives
Strengthen Electoral Accountability
Explore strategies for ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in electoral processes worldwide with a focus on examining the role of independent electoral bodies.
Increase Youth Participation
Address voter apathy and develop solutions to increase youth and people with disabilities (PWDs) participation in elections.
Digital Age Democracy
Analyze the impact of social media and digital platforms on electoral mobilization and voter engagement.
Policy Development
Develop policy recommendations for strengthening electoral integrity in the digital era.
Key Discussion Areas
ITAC 2025 will address critical challenges and opportunities in electoral accountability, focusing on innovative solutions for strengthening democracy in the digital age.
Enhancing transparency, accountability, and fairness in global electoral processes by addressing electoral fraud, voter suppression, and political interference.
Identification of key structural, legal, technological, and operational challenges that affect electoral transparency and participation.
Building strategic alliances among African electoral commissions, civil society networks, youth movements, and regional bodies.
Strengthening institutional frameworks and legal mandates for electoral management bodies to operate independently and effectively.
Empowering young people and marginalized communities to actively participate in democratic processes and electoral engagement.
Exploring how digital technologies can enhance electoral processes while maintaining security, transparency, and public trust.
Our Approach
ITAC employs a comprehensive methodology to address electoral challenges through multiple interconnected approaches.
Research & Innovation
Cutting-edge research on democratic governance and electoral systems.
Collaborative Networks
Building partnerships across Africa and globally for democratic advancement.
Capacity Building
Training and development programs for electoral stakeholders.
Policy Development
Creating actionable policy recommendations for governments and institutions.
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Our Funders & Partners
We are grateful to our funders and partners who make ITAC 2025 possible through their commitment to democratic excellence
Funders
Sweden Embassy
Supporting democratic governance initiatives
Norway Embassy
Promoting transparency and accountability
Partners
NCA
Norwegian Church Aid - Building partnerships for justice
Supporting Global DevelopmentThrough Democratic Accountability
ITAC 2025 contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 by advancing democratic accountability, electoral transparency, and building strong institutions for peace and justice.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development
Provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. ITAC 2025 directly contributes to this goal through promoting electoral accountability, transparency, and democratic governance.
How ITAC 2025 Contributes
ITAC 2025's focus on electoral accountability directly supports targets 16.5, 16.6, 16.7, and 16.10 by promoting transparent electoral processes, accountable institutions, inclusive decision-making, and public access to information.