Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent countries. It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of the members are small states, including many island nations.
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance is an intergovernmental organization. Its programmes aim to: provide knowledge to democracy builders; provide policy development and analysis; and to support democratic reform.
African Union
The African Union is a union consisting of 55 African states. The AU was established on 26 May 2001 in Addis Ababa and launched on 9 July 2002 in South Africa to replace the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).
Ghana
Elections in Ghana have been fraught with acts of intimidation and violence, thuggery, acrimony and rancor since 1992, leading to the wanton destruction of property and a number of casualties. Ballot boxes have also been snatched and destroyed on election days.