CIAO DATE: 11/2009
September 2007
The Carter Center conducted a targeted observation mission of Ecuador’s September 30, 2007, elections for 130 members of the Constituent Assembly with the goal of demonstrating the Center’s interest and support for Ecuador’s constitutional reform and political transition process. The Carter Center assessed the political and electoral environment prior to the Constituent Assembly elections and the transparency of the process. The Carter Center received an invitation to observe the elections from the Supreme Electoral Council (TSE) on June 12, 2007. A Carter Center representative was present for the second-round of the presidential elections in November 2007 and the inauguration of President Correa in January 2008. The government of Ecuador, all major political parties and movements, the local domestic observation group, Citizen’s Participation/ Participación Ciudadana and the international community welcomed the Center’s observation mission for the Constituent Assembly election.
Resource link: Final Report on Ecuador´s September 30, 2007, Constituent Assembly Elections [PDF] - 104K