accredited in person, upon prior notification of arrivals, the ODIHR will forward the names in advance to facilitate the accreditation process. Short-Term Observers (possibly with support from their respective embassies) should be self-sufficient in terms of financing and arranging their own hotel, in-country transportation, and if necessary interpreters. ODIHR will share logistical information whenever and wherever possible. The on site Co-ordinator will organise an in-depth briefing covering: the codes of conduct and methodology of an OSCE observation; assess the pre-election period based on the long-term observation; assess the conditions for a free and independent functioning of the media and the election law and its practical implementation. Other information to be provided will include a translated copy of the national election law and relevant regulations, and general logistical information. The Deployment Officer will assist in developing a consensual deployment plan in co-operation with other observers and local embassies. The deployment plan is intended to avoid the duplication of observer efforts, and can help to ensure that teams of observers are not covering the same territory. A de-briefing will be organised by the ODIHR Field Representative the day following the election day. This should provide an opportunity for all observers to report their findings to the OSCE Field Representative. For those observers who logistically may not be able to return in time for the debriefing, arrangements should be made to receive reports by fax or telephone. A post-election statement will be issued by the on site Co-ordinator within 24-36 hours after the election. The statement will reflect the collective findings of the pre-election period as reported by long-term observers and the election day findings of short-term observers. The on site Co-ordinator will submit a short but comprehensive analytical report, including recommendations for improvements in the election process. The report will reflect the cumulative findings of both long- and short-term observers. III. CO-ORDINATION FRAMEWORK While ODIHR recognises the reality that different organisations may have differing mandates and observation methodologies, ODIHR does offer a framework for co-ordinating the efforts of international observers. ODIHR provides observers with a common briefing, a common methodology as outlined in the ODIHR Election Observation Handbook, a deployment plan developed in a consensual and co-operative spirit, and a forum for de-briefing and reporting. In implementing the mandate given by the Budapest Summit, ODIHR maintains regular contact and seeks cooperation with the United Nations Electoral Assistance Unit, the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the International Parliamentary Union, Parliamentarians for Global Action, International Institute for Democracy and Election Assistance (IDEA), the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the International Republican Institute (IRI). 1. Informational Co-operation In order to exchange information on upcoming elections and to avoid the duplication of efforts, ODIHR serves as a mechanism through which information can be exchanged and shared. ODIHR provides participating States with a rolling calendar of forthcoming elections. ODIHR notifies all participating States and relevant international organisations by note verbale upon receipt of an official invitation to send 30 OSCE ODIHR Bulletin Vol. 4 No. 3