After the 6th General Election, NEBE conducted a comprehensive lessons-learned exercise with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement. One of the key recommendations was the modernization of the voter registration system. Recognizing the need to modernize and catch up with global and regional standards, NEBE committed to developing a digital voter registration system using its internal technical capacity. Although Ethiopia has lagged behind many African countries such as Kenya in adopting election technologies, NEBE has taken deliberate steps to close this gap. Developed by NEBE’s internal experts, the system has been repeatedly tested and improved based on stakeholder feedback to ensure it is user-friendly and reliable. Introducing it ahead of the 7th General Election allows NEBE to achieve full operational readiness and gives voters time to understand and use the new process effectively. The rollout will begin in areas with the necessary infrastructure, such as reliable internet connectivity.
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