Democratic elections are a mainstay of a stable civil society and sustainable development, says Vladimir Garkun

Democratic elections are a mainstay of a stable civil society and sustainable development, says Chairman of the CIS Execom Vladimir Garkun speaking at the international conference Regulating and Enforcing Transparency,Accountability and the Rule of Law During Elections. Case study Uzbekistan. He believes that good regulatory framework and its proper enforcement is essential for free and fair elections. The CIS disposes of all necessary political and legislative elements. As early as in 2002, the Council of the CIS Heads of State adopted a Convention on the Standards of Democratic Elections in the CIS. It is a step toward a new international framework to ensure electoral rights and freedoms.

Moreover, the CIS Member Nations are committed to national and international election monitoring which contributes to the legitimacy of elections.