Kazakhstani NGOs are invited to a seminar to explain the basics of election observation

On December 22, 2020, within the framework of the educational project "Academy of NGOs", a seminar will be held to explain the basics of observing elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The seminar will be held with the participation of representatives of the CEC of the Republic of Kazakhstan and public organizations. The speakers will talk about the organization of elections of deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament and Maslikhats according to the proportional system, dwell on international standards for observing elections, explain the legal basis for observing elections in Kazakhstan, and share their experience of observation in Kazakhstan and abroad. In connection with the spread of coronavirus infection and the relevant recommendations of the authorized bodies, the seminar will be held online. Representatives of non-governmental organizations are ready to take part in the elections as independent observers, their tasks will include monitoring the conduct of the election process in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On elections". Currently, over 22 thousand NGOs are registered in Kazakhstan, of which 16,000 are active. Elections to the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and maslikhats will be held on January 10, 2021.