An “Electoral Dashboard,” which is anticipated to provide timely, dependable, and up-to-date election information during the 2024 elections, has been introduced by KNUST in collaboration with the Electoral Commission of Ghana and other stakeholders.
Potential benefits of an electoral dashboard
Transparency and accessibility:
The Electoral Dashboard, if approved for use, will provide timely, dependable, and up-to-date election information to the public, promoting transparency and trust in the electoral process. This will make information easily accessible in a central location, reducing confusion and misinformation.
Informed Participation: It will empower citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about voting and engaging in the electoral process. It can also aid in increasing voter turnout by raising awareness and interest in elections.
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Efficiency and Accuracy:
The electoral dashboard for the 2024 election will also help streamline the dissemination of election results and other critical information, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
This will further help to provide real-time data and visualisations, allowing for better monitoring and analysis of the electoral process.
Security and Credibility:
This can further enhance the security and credibility of the 2024 elections by providing a secure platform for sharing information and preventing manipulation.
This will further foster trust in the electoral commission and encourage public confidence in the outcome of elections.
In addition to the above, this electoral dashboard for the 2024 election may also offer features like candidate information, polling station locations, voter education resources, and complaint mechanisms. Finally, it can be used for historical analysis of past elections and to inform future improvements to the electoral process.