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In addition to the training, IFES holds a mock election event at a local school in Amman.
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IFES’ Electoral Training Specialist Victor Butler (center in blue cap) demonstrates best practices for polling and balloting procedures, and offers an assessment of the proposed regulations.
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IEC official Mishaal Ibn Hdayeh simulates a mock Election Day routine for poll workers and voters to better create training manuals.
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IFES’ Election Procedures Specialist Katie Green (center right) offers analysis of the setup and preparations to IEC representatives.
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Lunch is served in the hall of the castle for all participants.
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Thiel and Shorter (far left) lead an activity illustrating how individuals at separate polling stations can interpret the same electoral laws differently.
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Mishaal Ibn Hdayeh from the Jordanian Independent Elections Commission (IEC) presents an overview of the new laws, regulations and executive instructions that will be in effect during the upcoming elections.
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Participants from Karak, Tafile, Maan, and Aqaba attend the event. Thiel (standing, center) leads discussions about polling and counting training.
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IFES Chief of Party in Jordan Hermann Thiel, Program Assistant Timothy Shorter and Administrative Assistant Mohammad Mahmoud attend the training to provide support and participate.
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IFES holds a training of trainers workshop in Karak, Jordan in November 2012 at the Ottoman Castle, which is still in daily use.