Project
Enhancing electoral reform in the Western Balkans
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About the project
ODIHR supports institutions and civil society across the Western Balkans in following up on electoral recommendations and improving electoral law and practice.
The project combines legal expertise, exchanges across the region and practical support for electoral reform. It brings together election management bodies, public institutions, civil society organizations, electoral assistance providers and OSCE field operations.
Areas of work
- Electoral laws and regulations
- Election administration
- Voter registration
- Election campaigns and campaign finance
- Media
- Participation of underrepresented groups
Duration: November 2025 – November 2028
Budget: EUR 2,708,625
The project is funded by the European Union, with additional contributions from Germany, Norway and Greece.
Resources
Explore ODIHR guidance and examples from the Western Balkans to support electoral reform.
For guidance on turning electoral recommendations into reforms, start with ODIHR’s handbook below.
Electoral law and administration
Campaigns and media
Women’s electoral participation
Participation of persons with disabilities
Previous projects
ODIHR has supported electoral reform in the Western Balkans through successive projects since 2017. The current project builds on two earlier initiatives:
- 2017–2020: Support to Elections in the Western Balkans
- 2021–2025: Support to Electoral Reforms in the Western Balkans
Contact the project team
For questions about the project and its activities, please email wb-project@odihr.pl.
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