 To ensure greater consistency in the application of electoral procedures, strengthening and lengthening the duration of the training for polling officials is recommended.  To ensure consistency in the application of procedures, while maintaining the dignity and the secrecy of their vote, a review of the procedures and approach for assisted voters should be conducted by the ZEC.  A review of the current Secrecy Declaration should be conducted, as it seems too broad in scope.  To promote and enable greater participation, it is recommended that consideration be given to waiving the fees for citizen observers.  Consideration should be given to a review of the process for casting and counting postal votes, to ensure efficiency while guaranteeing the secrecy of the vote.  The Group commends the ongoing civic education campaigns, especially those targeting women, youth and people who are illiterate. We recommend the prioritisation of such campaigns to ensure increased participation of these groups.  To continue to strengthen voter confidence in the electoral process, a more robust civic awareness and voter education programme – designed and implemented by the ZEC, political parties and all relevant stakeholders – is encouraged.  At the conclusion of the electoral period, a review of policies, procedures and staff capacity is recommended to identify the successes, challenges and lessons that can be learned to build and strengthen the capacity of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission for future elections. 60