Welcome Remarks by The DGHR Chairperson, Hon. Peter Dimba, During the DGHR Committee Statutory Meeting for the 59th Plenary Assembly
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The Chairperson of the Democracy, Governance and Human Rights Committee (DGHR) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Hon. Dimba, has commended the Committee for its proactive approach in addressing emerging challenges affecting electoral processes across the Southern African region.
Speaking during a Committee meeting, Hon. Dimba noted that resolutions adopted in previous engagements demonstrate the Committee’s commitment to ensuring that the SADC Model Law on Elections remains relevant and responsive to the rapidly evolving democratic landscape.
He highlighted the Committee’s call for the revision of the Model Law to incorporate critical contemporary issues, including cybersecurity, data protection, digital misinformation, online political campaigning, and the management of elections during emergencies. According to Hon. Dimba, these developments reflect strategic and forward-looking parliamentary leadership aimed at safeguarding the integrity and credibility of electoral processes in the region.
The DGHR Chairperson also praised the strengthening partnership between the SADC Parliamentary Forum and the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries. He described the collaboration as a significant step towards advancing electoral reform through evidence-based research and practical experiences from Member States.
The Electoral Commissions Forum is currently undertaking a region-wide study to assess the status of domestication of the SADC Model Law on Elections across SADC countries. Hon. Dimba emphasized that meaningful reform must be informed by lessons learned, national experiences, and the realities facing electoral management bodies throughout the region.
He further noted that presentations on the emerging findings of the regional study, together with insights from national consultations conducted in Malawi and the Lesotho, are expected to provide valuable perspectives that will enrich the Committee’s deliberations.
The discussions are anticipated to assist policymakers and parliamentary leaders in identifying practical pathways to strengthen electoral governance, enhance democratic resilience, and promote credible elections across the Southern African region.
Hon. Dimba reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to ensuring that electoral frameworks continue to evolve in line with technological advancements and emerging democratic realities, positioning the region to better respond to future electoral challenges.
