HAPPENING NOW: Building CSO Capacity for Peaceful Elections in The Gambia!!
WANEP–The Gambia has officially commenced a three-day Capacity Building Training for CSOs/NGOs on Electoral Dispute Management and Response Designing under the Electoral Violence Monitoring, Analysis and Mitigation (E-MAM) Project, WANEP’s flagship regional initiative funded by the European Union (EU).
The training brings together civil society organizations from across The Gambia to enhance their knowledge and practical skills in identifying, analyzing, and responding to election-related disputes, thereby contributing to peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle.
We extend our sincere appreciation to H.E. the European Union Ambassador to The Gambia for the EU’s continued support to democratic governance and peacebuilding initiatives. We also express our gratitude to our colleagues from the WANEP Regional Secretariat for facilitating this important training and sharing their wealth of expertise with participants.
Over the next three days, participants will engage in practical and interactive sessions on:
Overview of Election Disputes in West Africa Understanding Election-Related Disputes Analysing Electoral Disputes The Spectrum of Election Dispute Management Responses Designing Effective Responses under the E-MAM ProjectThrough this initiative, WANEP–The Gambia continues to strengthen the capacity of civil society actors to promote dialogue, support early warning and early response mechanisms, and contribute to peaceful electoral processes across the country.
