Summary of International Election Observer Missions’ (EOMs) Preliminary Statements Key issues raised Recommendations Governing and Guiding principles for the EOM Southern African Development Community Elections Observation Mission Clause on civil There has been a remarkable improvement in the and political exercise and protection of civil and human rights rights compared to 2008 Pre-election and Voting processes were in line with key legal and constitutional provisions and SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections Electoral Commissions Forum of Southern African Development Community Countries Welcomed gender mainstreaming in the appointment Suggested the broadening of the narrow scope of of the ZEC Chairperson and Deputy postal voting to accommodate Zimbabweans living in the Diaspora Noted political tolerance among party supporters Principles for Election Applauded the provision of adjustable polling booths Management, to cater for the people with disabilities Monitoring and Observation (PEMMO) 109 | P a g e