The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), as part of its comprehensive effort to observe the 2013 harmonised elections, deployed more than 7,000 observers to every province and constituency in the country.

Here is a summary of ZESN's findings:

"Generally the environment was relatively calm and peaceful. Based on empirical reports from its observers, regardless of the outcome, the credibility of the 2013 Harmonised Elections was seriously compromised by a systematic effort to disenfranchise urban voters up to a million voters.

As Southern Sudan prepares for a referendum that will determine whether it will become a separate country, public opinion research by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) shows significant support for independence and a strong desire for the referendum to be held on time.

The Campaign Skills Trainer’s Guide features a comprehensive curriculum and customizable content, enabling trainers to facilitate high-impact, experiential workshops on political skills and best practices for candidates, campaign managers and/or political party activists. Modules can be taught individually or in any combination, providing organizers with training options ranging from a stand-alone workshop on one topic to an in-depth, multi-day campaign school.