ECI and International IDEA hold 5-day workshop on electoral risk management at IIIDEM
The Election Commission of India, with International IDEA under India's Chairship Programme 2026, began a five-day workshop on 'Risk Management and Electoral Resilience' at IIIDEM, New Delhi, on 25 May 2026.
Summary
ECI, in collaboration with International IDEA under India's Chairship Programme 2026, is holding a five-day workshop on 'Risk Management and Electoral Resilience' at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi, from 25 to 29 May 2026. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi addressed the inaugural session. 32 participants, including Election Commissioners and senior officials of Election Management Bodies from 12 countries, are taking part. The workshop aims to help EMBs build structured electoral risk management frameworks.
Key facts
- Dates
- 25–29 May 2026
- Venue
- IIIDEM, New Delhi
- Partner
- International IDEA, under India's Chairship Programme 2026
- Theme
- Risk Management and Electoral Resilience
- Participants
- 32 from 12 countries
- ECI
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar; ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Vivek Joshi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Election Commission of India organised the May 2026 workshop on 'Risk Management and Electoral Resilience' in collaboration with which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — International IDEA
ECI organised the workshop with International IDEA under India's Chairship Programme 2026.
How many countries were represented among the 32 participants of the ECI workshop on Risk Management and Electoral Resilience (May 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — 12
The 32 participants represented Election Management Bodies of 12 countries.