Who we are

EISA is a not for profit organisation, established in 1996 in Johannesburg. Our vision is of an Africa where democratic governance, human rights and citizen participation are upheld peacefully.
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What we do

To promote credible elections, citizen participation and the strengthening of political institutions for sustainable democracy in Africa, EISA's runs a number of programmes and projects.
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MOU signed with ICGLR

A Memorandum of Understanding between the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and EISA was signed at a ceremony on 31st July at the Head office of the ICGLR.
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Local Government Launch

In July 2017 South West State launched the Local Government Law and kicked off the district council formation process in the state.
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EISA ECOWAS collaboration

Within the framework of its memorandum of understanding with ECOWAS, a team from EISA has been deployed to facilitate the pre-deployment briefing and orientation of 20 ECOWAS long term observers deployed ahead of Liberia' s crucial 2017 general elections.

11^th Annual Symposium

South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at EISA's 11^th Annual Symposium that formed part of EISA's 20^th Anniversary celebrations:

Liberia 2017 Elections

In preparation for the Liberia elections, EISA has sent a pre-election observation mission which has held consultation talks with the Chairman of NEC Cllr. Jerome Korkoya Read more... [opens new window]