Dissemination of the South Africa General Elections Observation report

Election Situation Room 2025 officially launched

Election Situation Room 2025 officially launched

NICE TRUST

Established in 1999 as a Government of Malawi project wholly funded by the European Union (EU). In 2012, NICE transformed into a multi-funded Public Trust incorporated under the Public Trustees Act 1968. The overall objective of NICE, as an independent and autonomous Trust, is to “contribute towards strengthening and deepening of democratic process and improved governance in Malawi for accelerated economic growth and poverty reduction.”

Election Situation Room (ESR)

The Election Situation Room (ESR) is a digital platform led by the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust to strengthen transparency and security during elections.

It works as a real-time monitoring hub, where observers across Malawi report incidents such as violence, intimidation, or irregularities using ICT tools. This data is then analyzed and shared with key stakeholders like the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), civil society groups, and the media to ensure quick responses and accurate information.

By coordinating observers, collecting reliable data, and keeping the public informed, the ESR helps guarantee that elections are free, fair, peaceful, and credible. It also produces a post-election report with lessons for future reforms.

Core Functions of ESR

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Tracking incidents via iReport,

hotline and field reports

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Identifying trends and hotspots

for quick action

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Engaging stakeholders to

coordinate response

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Sharing accurate updates with

the public

ESR PARTNERS

NICE

MHub

IPI/YAS

PAC

FEMWISE

DWF

MPUC

MEC

NGOGCN

FEDOMA

MPS

CMD

MISA

NCC

DPs-TAA

ICC

MHRC

OXFAM

COMESA

Our Strategic Pillars

Demand Side Governance

National Building Process

Crosscutting Issues

Institutional Development

Highlights : Election Situation Room

September 9, 2025

The EU Election Observer team visited the training in Machinga and engaged with participants.

August 14, 2025

CIVIC EDUCATORS ATTEND ELECTION SITUATION ROOM TOT WORKSHOP

August 12, 2025

NICE ROLLS OUT POLITICAL DEBATES THROUGHOUT MALAWI

Core Values

The vision defines the destination NICE wants to see the society get to while the mission defines the reason for its existence. The values define the beliefs and what the institution holds dear in the conduct of its business.

NICE shall work in collaboration with government, communities, Civil society organizations (CSOs) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs, the private sector, and donors, bringing together the unique resources to achieve common objectives.

Endeavour to treat equally people and its target audience regardless of their status in life, without discrimination and prejudice. Strive to abide to standards of righteousness and shall strive to judge without reference to one’s feelings