Today’s article takes us to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where President Denis Kadima Kazadi inaugurated the House of Elections in Gombe. This event was marked by the presence of members of the plenary assembly, executives and agents of the Central Electoral Office, as well as distinguished guests such as the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP ), Damien Mama.
Located on Kolwezi Avenue in Gombe, the Election House aims to be a place for exchanges and sharing between the CENI (Independent National Electoral Commission) and visitors. It aims to be a living space and a source of information to facilitate interactions between the various stakeholders in mutual respect.
In his speech, President Denis Kadima Kazadi expressed his gratitude to all the people who contributed to the realization of this project, in particular the UNDP and the financial partners. He stressed that the House of Elections will play a vital role in improving the quality of CENI services and strengthening relations with stakeholders. He also announced that the House of Elections will soon welcome representatives of community radios, in order to provide important information on upcoming activities and the legal framework.
The House of Elections is open to all citizens wishing to obtain information on the electoral process. It will also organize training for the media, civil society organizations and political parties. It will therefore serve as a communication platform to support the CENI’s efforts in terms of inclusiveness and transparency. The reception agents will be available to the public to provide all the necessary information.
In his intervention, the UNDP Resident Representative underlined the importance of access to information in the electoral process, and hailed the House of Elections as a place to foster constructive dialogue with the actors involved. He also mentioned that the House of Elections will provide voters and stakeholders with the necessary elements for an informed understanding of electoral issues.
In conclusion, the inauguration of the House of Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo marks an important step in improving the quality of electoral services and in strengthening relations with stakeholders. This place of exchange and information will play an essential role in the inclusiveness and transparency of the electoral process