Last updated on December 17, 2013

As outlined previously, there are an increasing number of countries around the world that have implemented or piloted electronic voting and counting technologies. While each country’s experience is different, there are some common themes that surface across these experiences. This section provides a summary of thematic issues that often arise when electronic voting and counting technologies are used. The considerations identified here are explored in more detail in part two of the manual, but it is hoped the following discussion will provide a basic understanding of each issue and the challenges electronic voting and counting technologies present in each regard.

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