Organization: UN Institute for Training and Research
Elections have become a major factor in the stabilization and democratization of emerging democracies and post-conflict countries. More than a dozen such elections are to take place in 2016. However, the risk of a relapse into war and violence is considerable. Elections in these countries are a tightrope walk between war and peace, stability and instability.
Built on the expertise of UNITAR, the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), the Master in Electoral Policy and Administration (MEPA) provides advanced learning on electoral processes for current and aspiring election professionals. The Master targets mid/upper level professionals who want to acquire the specific knowledge and skills to work as election administrators and/or to work as a part of Election Management Bodies (EMBs).
The Master focuses on the development of “electoral professionals”, that is, professionals who share a common set of norms, behavioral standards, and qualifications to assume specific roles and responsibilities in the area of electoral policy and administration. Responding to a global, structural demand for qualified electoral professionals, the Master offers a systematic and comprehensive approach to the professional development of those enrolled and places particular emphasis on the importance of advancing equal career opportunity for men and women.
MEPA is composed of an online component (eight months) and an optional residential component at the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa, Italy (up to three weeks). Internships are encouraged but they are not compulsory in order to earn the degree.
How to register:
To apply, click here and follow the instructions: http://www.mepa.dirpolis.sssup.it/apply-here/how-to-apply/
Should you need any guidance or additional information, please contact us at:
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Peacekeeping Training Programme
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
E-mail: mepa@unitar.org
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Via Cardinale Maffi, 27
56126 Pisa, Italy
E-mail: mepa@sssup.it
Website: www.mepa.dirpolis.sssup.it
Should you need any guidance or additional information, please contact us at:
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Peacekeeping Training Programme
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
E-mail: mepa@unitar.org
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Via Cardinale Maffi, 27
56126 Pisa, Italy
E-mail: mepa@sssup.it
Website: www.mepa.dirpolis.sssup.it