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This programme supports the consolidation of democracy in Member States including pre-elections assessment missions and the observation of elections. This is in line with the authority of the provisions of Article 6(h) of the COMESA Treaty which commits all COMESA Member States to the promotion of Democracy and the rule of law. To this end, and upon invitation by respective Member States, COMESA has observed over 30 elections in its respect Member States. The Main objective of the Election Observation in Members States is to provide an independent assessment of the electoral process thereby providing credibility and legitimacy to the electoral process as a way of promoting peace, security and stability in the COMESA Region as provided for under Article 3(d) of the COMESA Treaty as well as adherence to the principles upon which COMESA was founded under Article 6 of the Treaty which among other things provides for the commitment to the promotion of Democracy and the Rule of Law. 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