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For the second phase, LEAP intends to build upon its achievements and continue to provide technical assistance and advisory support to organize and conduct transparent and inclusive elections (Parliamentary & Municipal Elections scheduled to take place in 2022) in Lebanon as follows:
In accordance with its mandate, LEAP Phase I supported in 2016 the organization and conduct of municipal elections, in four consecutive phases across the country. In 2018 the project supported the preparation and implementation of the 2018 parliamentary elections, after nine years of postponements. Subsequently, in 2019 LEAP provided assistance in the organization of municipal and legislative by-elections, in accordance with the electoral legal framework.
The project provided electoral support and assistance to the Electoral Management Body in Lebanon – the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities (MoIM) – in key electoral areas such as:
The project supported the establishment of the SCE in 2017 and provided technical
assistance and advisory support to the commission throughout the pre-electoral,
electoral and post-electoral periods.
In addition, throughout the first phase, UNDP LEAP partnered with national CSOs and international organizations in an attempt to strengthen women participation and representation in the political life. Through this component, LEAP co-organized training sessions for women candidates developed and produced knowledge brochures and thematic video clips.