ANFREL - Asian Network for Free Elections

The Election Observer

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"The Election Observer" is the flagship podcast series of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) which features election observer groups and democracy and human rights advocates to discuss and provide insights about contemporary electoral issues and challenges in Asia.

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Youth Power! Reinvigorating Democracy through Youth Engagement 19.03.2025 1:12:16

Speaking truth to power and engaging in democratic processes, the youth continues to reinvigorate democracy through the hope and promise they bring. Episode 06 of "The Election Observer" podcast will discuss youth empowerment in participating and engaging in elections and democracy building.

Holding Elected Officials Accountable through Parliamentary Monitoring 12.03.2025 1:02:17

After the campaign promises have been said, have your elected representatives kept their word? Parliamentary monitors are independent groups that conduct comprehensive review of the performance of the members of parliament. Episode 05 of "The Election Observer" podcast will discuss parliamentary monitoring approaches and the value of holding power to account.

Women Leaders in CSOs 05.03.2025 1:05:58

In celebration of International Women's Day, the Asian Network for Free Elections invited women leaders in civil society organizations to discuss the issues and challenges that women face in engaging and participating in democratic processes like elections and identify possible solutions to improve representation and inclusion in governance and policy making.

Electoral Reform Agenda in Bangladesh 19.02.2025 55:12

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) will discuss the electoral reform prospects in Bangladesh amid calls for elections in an era of transition and transformation towards realizing the democratic aspirations post-authoritarian rule. ANFREL senior program officer Tharindu Abeyrathna and Dr. MD Abdul Alim of the Electoral Reform Commission of Bangladesh will speak in the new episode of The...

Campaigning in the 2025 Philippine Elections 12.02.2025 53:12

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) invited the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE), the National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) to discuss the campaigning in the 2025 national and local elections in the Philippines.

Observing Elections in Sri Lanka - Special Pilot Episode 01.11.2024 8:29

The Asian Network for Free Elections or ANFREL is soft launching a new podcast series titled “The Election Observer”. The series will be inviting election observer groups and democracy advocates to discuss and provide insights about contemporary electoral issues and challenges in the region. The special pilot episode features ANFREL executive director Brizza Rosales who will discuss about ANFREL's...