TIRANA, Sept 15 /ATA/ The Central Election Commission (CEC) chairman Ilirjan Celibashi on Tuesday held talks with Christopher Le Mon, IFES Vice President for Programmes and Strategy, and Nermin Nišić, IFES Director for Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia. The meeting focused on cooperation between the CEC and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems in strengthening electoral processes.
In a press release, Celibashi said his meeting with IFES executives focused on key issues for the development and modernisation of electoral processes. Discussions centred on the use of information technology in election administration, the impact of artificial intelligence on managing, monitoring and safeguarding electoral integrity, and the strengthening of training and voter education programmes.
According to Celibashi, training and electoral education remain crucial factors in ensuring professional, transparent election processes that comply with international standards.
During the meeting, discussions also focused on strengthening cooperation between the Central Election Commission and IFES, with the aim of enhancing institutional capacities and promoting innovation in election administration.
“We value IFES’s expertise on electoral systems and processes worldwide and believe that CEC–IFES cooperation will help strengthen integrity, professionalism and public trust in Albania’s elections,” said Central Election Commission chairman Ilirjan Celibashi.
IFES representatives praised the Central Election Commission’s progress in election administration, particularly in digital developments. They noted that the use of artificial intelligence in electoral processes, including vote counting, represents a significant innovation not only for the region but also at the global level.
The meeting was held in the framework of institutional cooperation to modernise electoral administration and to strengthen standards of integrity and transparency in Albania’s electoral processes.
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