6 The relatively short period for voter education did not address concerns that voters, especially in rural areas, required more comprehensive information, for instance regarding voting procedures and the secrecy of the vote. Further, current provisions on voter education are overly restrictive. (p. 12) There needs to be a longer and more comprehensive implementation of voter education activities. Amendment of Electoral Act and ZEC regulations Parliament ZEC fundamental principles of its domestic law, endeavour to adopt, maintain and strengthen systems that promote transparency and prevent conflicts of interests.” United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Public Sector, Article 7.4 “Establish the necessary conditions to foster transparency and accountability in the management of public affairs”.African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption, Article 2.5 Right of access to information “Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds…”. ICCPR, Article 19,2 “...Positive measures should be taken to overcome specific difficulties, such as illiteracy, language barriers, poverty, or impediments to freedom of movement which prevent persons entitled to vote from exercising their rights effectively. …Specific methods, such as photographs and symbols, should be adopted to ensure that illiterate voters have adequate information on which to base their choice.” ICCPR, GC 25, Article 12 “ Each individual shall have the right to receive information.” ACHPR, Article 9,1 “Ensure that voter education capacitates and empowers all eligible citizens;” SADC, Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections, Principles for Conducting Democratic Elections, Article 4.1.10 7 ZEC data shows significant Ensure enhanced voter VOTER REGISTRATION No change ZEC Right to vote: 52