Democratising Iraq (1) Encouraging USAID Report on January 30 Iraq Poll

USAID has now received comprehensive reports on the January 30 elections from more than 80% of the country’s polling places. These reports were completed by the 10,000 Iraqi monitors that were trained by USAID partners who conducted comprehensive polling centre assessments at three times during the election day—at opening, midday, and closing. Each assessment considered key items such as opening and closing times, preparation and availability of documents, voter secrecy and intimidation, and correct electoral staff procedures. Check out the site for all the encouraging results. (AJ)