IEC first in region to earn ISO certificate in election management

AMMAN — A Senate delegation, which included the heads of the Senate's permanent committees, on Tuesday reviewed the procedures followed by the Independent Election Commission (IEC).

As a result of following these procedures, the commission obtained an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) accreditation in election management, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. It is the first time that a country in the region has obtained this certification in the field of election management, Petra said.

Chairman of the Commission Khaled Kalaldeh, during his meeting with the delegation, gave a detailed presentation on the activities and programmes of the commission.

He reviewed its preparations for any electoral process, as well as special programmes designed to develop and improve the capabilities of its personnel and provide them with the necessary skills.