III. Strengthening and furthering the ODIHR’s election-related activities A. Recent discussion about the ODIHR’s election-related activities B. The ODIHR’s mandate and methodology C. Types of activities D. Resources and accountability E. ‘Geographical’ composition of EOMs, working language and training initiatives F. ‘Equal treatment’ G. Reporting and recommendations H. Co-operation with partners I. Follow-up and post-election dialogue J. The way ahead: further strengthening the ODIHR’s election-related activities 33 33 35 37 39 41 43 44 46 47 49 IV. Improving the effectiveness of the ODIHR’s assistance to participating States A. The ODIHR’s mandate to assist participating States B. Effective human dimension meetings C. The ODIHR’s programmatic approach to technical assistance D. Methodological approach E. The ODIHR within the wider OSCE framework Ñ Field operations Ñ Secretary General Ñ Permanent Council F. Working with Partners for Co-operation and within the wider international architecture of human rights and democracy 57 57 62 64 66 67 68 70 71 Conclusions and outlook 77 Annex 1: OSCE/ODIHR Explanatory Note on Possible Additional Commitments for Democratic Elections, 11 October 2005 Annex 2: Note Verbale No. 631/05, 16 November 2005 Annex 3: Note Verbale No. 62/06, 2 February 2006 Annex 4: Note Verbale No. 257/06, 30 May 2006 Annex 5: Background Note to the Informal Briefing for OSCE participating States, 22 September 2006, Vienna Annex 6: OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation and Assessment Missions, 1996-2006 (November) Annex 7: Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings/Seminars Annex 8: Diversification Fund — Experts and Observers 2001-2006 vi 72 83 91 92 93 96 103 107 109 Common Responsibility: Commitments and Implementation