The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) trained 35 leaders of election observer groups in Timor-Leste in preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

The ANFREL ToT for Domestic Observers in Timor-Leste, held from 31 March to 1 April 2023 in Dili, sought to mentor the participants on training their members about election monitoring strategies and techniques.

They learned about election observation tools, principles, campaign finance monitoring, report writing, inclusive elections principles and post-elections advocacy during the two-day training workshop. The participants also presented their plans for the upcoming election in the country.

Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) executive director Ona Caritos and Perkumpulan untuk Pemilu dan Demokrasi (PERLUDEM | Association for Elections and Democracy) executive director Khoirunnisa Nur Agustyati served as facilitators of the training workshop.

This program was made possible thanks to the generous support of the USAID Regional Support for Elections and Political Transition (RESPECT) project of PERLUDEM.