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Electoral commissions in West Africa : a comparative study
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(committees) which have been established for the resolution of security problems. ? The preparation which should be given to members of the security forces to ensure their relevant contribution to the electoral process should include training on the content of the process(what is going to be done, the types of behaviour forbidden because they might generate violence, etc.), their roles(what is expected of them, the hierarchy to be respected in the accomplishment of their mission), the elements to which they must pay attention (e.g. not take action on the basis of false information) and a code of good behaviour. ? The members of the electoral commission, those of its branches and the electoral officers must receive their own training and be made aware of the means and mechanisms of the engagement of security forces in order to ensure non-violent elections. 210