ndependent observers must be able to observe the voting and the vote counting to ensure that the process is free of corruption, intimidation, and fraud.



There needs to be some impartial and independent tribunal to resolve any disputes about the election results.



This is why it takes a lot of time to organize a good, democratic election.



Any country can hold an election, but for an election to be free and fair requires a lot of organization, preparation, and training of political parties, electoral officials, and civil society organizations who monitor the process.