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Bosnia and Herzegovina
2024
EOM
Local
elections
To increase trust in the voter register and improve its accuracy, the authorities should consider conducting a comprehensive audit of the Central Voter Register and the civil register.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2025
SEAM
Local
and Presidential
elections
In line with international good practice, third-party campaigning should be regulated in a comprehensive manner to ensure transparency of campaign finances and avoid circumvention of the spending limits.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2010
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
Voters could benefit from various types of voter education programs, including:
a. broader aspects of the voting process (in addition to how to mark different ballots), including sensitizing voters to issues such as family and group voting,
b. those directed particularly at minority voters. Development and implementation of such programs should be done in close co-operation with relevant minority civic organizations, considering the conditions of specific communities, such as (functional) illiteracy, level of education and linguistic needs,
c. on out-of-country voting provisions, including outreach programs to better implement legal provisions through which refugees could register to vote for the first time.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Voter Education
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
Consideration could be given to amend the law to stipulate that a candidate or a party may be deregistered only for serious violations, clearly defined by the law. The law could also explicitly state that voter information should be provided on deregistered candidates so as to enable voters to make an informed choice. In addition, the CEC could regulate how votes for a deregistered candidate could be treated during the counting process.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2018
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In order to increase public trust in the integrity of the voter registration process, various stakeholders, including political parties and civil society organizations, could be invited to participate in audits of voter lists, initiated and overseen by the CEC.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2022
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Political parties should undertake effective measures to identify and overcome gender-biased barriers for women candidates, including by reviewing current intra-party practices that curb more effective representation of women within party structures and as candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2024
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure full compliance with the legal provisions in support of equal electoral participation of women, the CEC should strictly enforce the legally prescribed gender quota on all candidate lists and only register lists that comply with the quota.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2025
SEAM
Local
and Presidential
elections
To safeguard freedom of expression and safety of media professionals, defamation and libel should be decriminalized. Measures should be taken to protect media professionals from abusive defamation lawsuits.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2010
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing clear deadlines for the CRA to handle complaints related to broadcasters’ activities in a timely manner. The CRA should consider systematic monitoring of the broadcasters’ election coverage and their compliance with the rules and regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Media
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
Legislation should clearly define what is considered an abuse of state resources for campaign purposes. The access to public and municipal premises by electoral contestants for campaigning should be provided on equitable grounds and with uniform conditions in all municipalities.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign
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