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The Election Observer

ANFREL - Asian Network for Free Elections

"The Election Observer" is the flagship podcast series of the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) which features election observer groups and democracy and human rights advocates to discuss and provide insights about contemporary electoral issues and challenges in Asia.

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35 episodes

  1. AESF: Looking Back and Forging Ahead 54:54
  2. Setting the Electoral Agenda: Mapping Issues and Challenges Ahead of AESF-7 1:02:43
  3. In Focus: Postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections 57:29
  4. Monitoring Political and Campaign Finance in Asia 55:32
  5. Key Considerations in e-Voting Systems Implementation 1:04:18
  6. The Voter Experience: Building Confidence and Trust in Elections 1:06:37
  7. Asian Elections: Anecdotes and Reflections 1:06:21
  8. Lessons from Elections in Southeast Asia and Moving Forward 53:57
  9. Democracy Without Borders: Observing the 2026 Tibetan General Elections 1:09:04
  10. Empowered Citizen Engagement and Participation in Elections and Democracy (Part 2) 1:11:20
  11. Empowered Citizen Engagement and Participation in Elections and Democracy 1:03:47
  12. 2026 Bangladesh Parliamentary Elections and Referendum 1:03:16
  13. Unpacking Myanmar's Junta-Planned Elections 1:16:09
  14. Reporting Myanmar Junta's 2025 Elections 52:55
  15. Election Observation Under Myanmar’s 2025 Junta-Planned Elections 1:19:29
  16. Public Outrage Against Corruption and Excesses of Elected Government Officials 55:14
  17. Inclusion and LGBTQIA+ Representation in Public Policy Making and Governance 39:10
  18. Reflections on Democracy and Elections in Asia 1:08:17
  19. Preparing for the Upcoming Elections in Bangladesh 1:39:30
  20. The 'Great Recall' in Taiwan and Its Impact on Democracy 58:50
  21. Youth Engagement in Elections and Democracy Building 44:39
  22. Monitoring Social Media during the 2025 Philippine Elections 58:47
  23. Unpacking the Junta's Planned Elections in Myanmar 52:08
  24. Elections and the State of Democracy in Japan 59:19
  25. Engaging ASEAN in Ensuring Electoral Integrity in Southeast Asia 1:25:42
  26. Reporting Elections amid AI, Disinformation and Press Freedom Challenges 52:14
  27. Promoting Electoral Integrity through Election Observation and Monitoring 1:03:32
  28. Promoting Citizen Observer Rights 43:48
  29. In the Know! Effective Voter and Civic Education Program 1:05:07
  30. Youth Power! Reinvigorating Democracy through Youth Engagement 1:12:16
  31. Holding Elected Officials Accountable through Parliamentary Monitoring 1:02:17
  32. Women Leaders in CSOs 1:05:58
  33. Electoral Reform Agenda in Bangladesh 55:12
  34. Campaigning in the 2025 Philippine Elections 53:12
  35. Observing Elections in Sri Lanka - Special Pilot Episode 8:29