“We believe this process has been a major step forward in improving the quality of the voter register and Nepal´s electoral process. [break]
The Center is satisfied that the commission´s Voter Registration Program with Photograph mostly adhered to international standards,” a statement issued by Carter Center quoted David Hamilton, field office director for The Carter Center in Kathmandu, as saying.
Carter Center observers assessed the continued programs coordinated by the election commission and Ministry of Home Affairs to link voter registration and citizenship certificate distribution outside of district headquarters from March - July 2013. The Center also observed the claims and objection processes implemented after the original registration cutoff date on July 15, as well as the re-opened voter registration window Aug. 17-23.
The Center, however, has expressed concern that the number of registered voters is below original targets set by the election commission, potentially leaving a significant section of the population disenfranchised in the next election.
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