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Voting participation in union elections in Central America varies widely, from countries like Cuba, where unions are powerful, high-membership organizations, to regions such as Honduras, where less than 3% of the working population are union members. One of the most notable movements in Central America occurred when migrants from El Salva

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In smaller organizations like Asian professional associations or community councils, new leaders have often been picked based on lineage and expertise–rather than through modern electoral processes. However, trends are changing and attitudes are shifting in this modern era. More organizations are becoming open to the idea of democratic

Civic organizations often follow the same processes as an association election process. However, civic organizations differ in that their primary goal is to promote the civic and social interests of their members.  This is why maximum voter participation is essential to a successful election. Civic organization elections can increase

In any association or organization, one voice can make a lasting impact. Community elections in Australia, for example, offer every eligible voter the chance to cast their vote on issues that directly affect their everyday lives in their neighborhood. When it comes to association election processes, each one can vary depending on the comm

Civic organizations are like any other organization with elected boards or committees, and should follow basic democratic processes to boost voter participation, increase voter confidence, and improve election accessibility. To better understand the best practices for civic organization elections, it’s important to learn about civic eng

Whether it is a local service club or a fraternal society, civic organization elections are like association elections–they must establish and follow a set of regulations or bylaws. Regulations for civic organizations should include details on the guiding principles of the election processes, a timetable, nominations procedures, balloti

It’s election season, but organizations have found in recent years that people aren’t turning out to vote. The logistics of the election can feel like a nightmare, and it’s on the leadership and election committee to ensure the election is fair, just, and transparent. Low voter turnout, logistical problems, and questions of fairness

Just like any group, civic organizations in Asia face their own share of election challenges. Low voter turnout, a lack of trust and transparency, and limited resources are just a few challenges these organizations may encounter when electing the next organizational leader or deciding on key issues. Each of those factors play into one ano

Civic organizations are often the backbones of thriving communities, which is why ensuring these civic organizations have secure election processes that allow members’ voices to be accurately reflected is critical. The election best practices for civic organizations include: creating a budget, setting a timeline or schedule for the elec

Security protocols for cloud voting include multi-factor identification, 256-bit encryption, secure data storage, and threat monitoring. Combined, these form the backbone of today’s leading cybersecurity frameworks.  Organizations pursuing secure cloud voting for their growing population of remote members should choose ElectionBudd

With remote work soaring in popularity, companies and organizations need voting systems they can trust. Because in-person voting is no longer practical, secure online voting systems in the cloud can help. They allow voters to make their choices quickly, securely, and easily.  When it comes to voting, nothing is more important than se

Online voting is the way of the future, but like all things digital, security is paramount. Some of the keys to security in online elections are auditability, authentication, and encryption. Whether it’s an African association election or internal polling at a company, this article will help election officials ensure the process is tran

Organizational elections in Kenya benefit from a few key elements: planning, transparency, a digital platform, and a system for feedback. Organizational and association elections are complex, and there are many things election managers need to keep in mind for them to go well. This article will unpack some of the best practices for organi