CHALLENGE

Partner with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and Tunisia’s Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) to prepare and execute the Media Center for Tunisia’s May 6 municipal elections.

SOLUTION

Coordinate between suppliers, IFES, and ISIE for all Media Center activities prior to and during its opening to the public. Manage graphic design, screen management, production, tri-lingual mass mailing and SMS communication with journalists and media partners, space design, and event staffing for workshops, press conferences, and information desks.

RESULT

Over the course of one week, more than 1,200 media personnel from online, radio, TV, and print participated in Media Center activities including the opening ceremony, 14 press conferences, 3 workshops, and the announcements of the final results. 32 SMS and email campaigns secured involvements from individuals in government, civil society, international organizations, and various public institutions. The majority of the Media Center’s activities were accompanied by live translation and sign language interpretation.