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This chapter assesses the main findings of the study and outlines their implications for Caribbean countries. It notes that the overall effect of international observation has been good, and creates an even more useful synergy if there is a partnership with regional and local actors. The Caribbean experience has been that observation has improved countries’ international profile, provided material benefits, technical support and improved electoral conditions. This chapter also contemplates future prospects for international election observation in the Caribbean and the wider international community. The study explores the professionalization of observation, developments in technology, reciprocity, sovereignty, gender and external voting as some issues with implications for observation.
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Vasciannie, L.A. (2018). International Election Observation in the Caribbean: Trends and Outcomes. In: International Election Observation in the Commonwealth Caribbean. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59069-1_7
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