ZESN - Promoting Democratic Elections in Zimbabwe Governing and Guiding principles for the EOM Key issues raised Recommendations Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa COMESA Election Observation Guidelines and Code of Conduct 2013. ZEC managed to effectively conduct elections despite challenges raised. Political campaigns were peaceful in comparison with previous elections. ZEC was commended for the collaboration it made with accredited CSOs in voter-education which helped increase voter turnout. BVR limited multiple registrations. Local regional and international observers had full access to all polling stations . Management of the voting process was strengthened by polling station specific voting. ZEC was urged to reduce the number of voters per polling station to increase efficiency in casting of ballots. There is need for ZEC to print ballot papers in colour as a way of enhancing clarity of ballot papers. ZEC was urged to include the Diaspora in the voting process in line with the Zimbabwe Constitution which stipulates that all Zimbabweans have the right to vote. Carter Centre Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation Code of Conduct for International Election Observers. Observer missions were concerned about postelection tensions. Political actors should demonstrate responsible leadership. Observer missions condemned violence that erupted after the announcement of poll results Government was urged to be exemplary and refrain from inflammatory rhetoric which could incite further violence Commonwealth Revised Commonwealth Guidelines for the Conduct of Election Observation Code of Conduct for International Election Observers. Expressed profound sadness at the outbreak of violence by the opposition supporters. Condemned the excessive use of force by the security forces. Progress achieved could be undermined if party supporters do not remain peaceful and tolerant Elections were conducted in the context of some positive reforms. Noted the multiple barriers to women's political representation. Zimbabwe Council of Churches SADC Principles Governing the Conduct of Democratic Elections Zimbabweans need to seek peaceful and legal redress to electoral disputes as well as exercise restraint. Aggrieved parties should promote peace amongst their supporters. ZANU-PF should consider and prioritize a formal constitutional recognition for the leader of the main opposition consistent with practices in other developed democracies. There was an uneven playing field which favoured the incumbents. The ZEC is not independent. The ZEC should urgently release polling stationlevel results on its website to ensure transparency and accountability. International Election Observation Missions (IEOMs) All Guiding Principles for the Respective Observer Missions Concern over the outbreaks of post-election violence on 1 August. (IEOMs) : (The SADC SEOM, the African Union COMESA, SADC-ECF, SADC-PF, Commonwealth Observer Group, European Union, The Carter Centre and NDI/IRI) ZANU-PF and MDC Alliance, civil society, faith based organizations and other stakeholders should safeguard the integrity of the political and electoral processes. 79 REPORT ON THE 30 JULY 2018 HARMONISED ELECTIONS ZESN