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ZESN calls for transparency in deployment of biometric voter registration
18 Apr 2016 at 06:59hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has called for transperancy in the deployment of of biometric voter registration systems in Zimbabwe.
In a statement ZESN called for transparency in the various stages of the deployment of Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system in Zimbabwe.
"ZESN notes that there is continued silence regarding the steps being taken in the adoption and implementation of the BVR system apart from print media pronouncements," said ZESN. "The implementation process requires careful planning and preparation as well as transparency in processes such as tendering and procurement in order to enhance confidence, integrity and credibility of the process. There is therefore need for sustained engagements between ZEC and electoral stakeholders."
"ZESN notes that there is continued silence regarding the steps being taken in the adoption and implementation of the BVR system apart from print media pronouncements," said ZESN. "The implementation process requires careful planning and preparation as well as transparency in processes such as tendering and procurement in order to enhance confidence, integrity and credibility of the process. There is therefore need for sustained engagements between ZEC and electoral stakeholders."
Source - Byo24News
