The National Settlement Depository (Russia’s central securities depository) is developing an electronic voting platform for its shareholder meetings. The new service would be available in 2017. This new e-voting platform will allow security holders to remotely participate in meetings. Shareholders
E-voting guaranteed transparency in Venezuelan Elections
“What must be clear is that the Venezuelan election process provides every guarantee that is needed to cast a vote. Everything is very well organized. It’s a solid and robust process.” Those were the words of Leonel Fernández, leader of
Lithuanian Liberal Party leader proposes online voting
Eligijus Masiulis, leader of Lithuania’s Liberal Movement, recently proposed the adoption of online voting in order to boost turnout and enfranchise expatriates. The Liberal Movement is currently the fourth biggest party in Lithuania’s parliament. To support Masiulis’s point, the party
Expert backs e-voting in New Zealand
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals (IITP) at New Zealand recently interviewed Ian Apperley, one of its experts, about the convenience of adopting online voting in that country. According to Apperley, when examining the history of electronic voting and its
Four facts about the 2015 Venezuelan Parliamentary elections
On December 6, Venezuela will hold elections to choose by popular vote the 167 deputies of its National Assembly for a period of 5 years. The following infographic offers four key facts about the 2015 Venezuelan Parliamentary elections.
The history of election technology
Throughout history, and as technology has evolved, election commissions around the world have integrated technology-based solutions to strengthen citizen participation through more reliable, transparent and secure voting. The first voting machine, which had a mechanical lever, was patented in 1892