ECI hosts international conference of election management bodies in New Delhi
The Election Commission of India began a two-day international conference of Election Management Bodies in New Delhi on 23 January 2025 on the theme 'Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces, Takeaway for EMBs'.
Summary
The Election Commission of India (ECI) opened a two-day international conference in New Delhi on 23 January 2025 on the theme 'Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces, Takeaway for EMBs'. Nearly 30 representatives of Election Management Bodies from 13 countries, including Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mauritius and Namibia, attended along with IFES, A-WEB and International IDEA. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said technology offers opportunities but also brings cybersecurity threats and misinformation.
Key facts
- Date
- 23 January 2025 (two-day conference)
- Venue
- New Delhi
- Host
- Election Commission of India
- Theme
- Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces, Takeaway for EMBs
- Participants
- Nearly 30 representatives from EMBs of 13 countries
- Organisations
- IFES, A-WEB, International IDEA
- Keynote
- CEC Rajiv Kumar
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of the international conference of Election Management Bodies hosted by ECI in New Delhi in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces, Takeaway for EMBs
PIB 2095448: the conference theme was 'Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces, Takeaway for EMBs'.
Representatives of Election Management Bodies from how many countries attended ECI's international conference in January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 13
PIB 2095448: nearly 30 representatives from the EMBs of 13 countries attended.