Joint CARICOM, Commonwealth, OAS mission for Dominica on electoral reforms

Following a request made by the Government of Dominica jointly to the CARICOM Secretariat, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, to assist in the country’s efforts with various aspects of electoral reform, the three organisations have agreed on a Joint Special Mission to Dominica.

A release from CARICOM today said that the Mission will meet with the principal stakeholders in Dominica’s electoral process, including the major political parties, electoral authorities, government authorities and members of civil society.

“It will seek to develop a deeper appreciation of and gather views on the suggested areas of reform, including, but not limited to, the introduction of identification cards for the purpose of voting, and the revision and updating of the electoral register”, the release said.

Following its meetings in Dominica, the Mission will present its recommendations in line with international electoral good practice for the consideration of the appropriate authorities.

The Joint Special Mission will arrive in Roseau tomorrow and depart on 9 August 2019.

The joint mission could raise some interest here given the political stalemate following the December 21, 2018 motion of no confidence against the government.