News CNE’s 4th meeting with the political parties and candidates 05 March 2012 On 05 March 2012, as part of its electoral communication strategy and civic education plan for the 2012 general elections, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) organized its fourth meeting with the political parties and presidential candidates. This meeting aimed at explaining and disseminating information about the on-going electoral campaign activities, roles of political parties’ and candidates’ agents, electoral financing and STAE’s preparation for the 2012 general elections. read more Meeting with the European Union about electoral situation 02 March 2012 On 02 March 2012, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) held a meeting with a European Union delegation based in Timor-Leste at CNE HQ, Dili. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with updated information about the current political situation in Timor-Leste particularly about the election observation. read more National Pact for Peaceful Elections 2012 28 February 2012 On 28 February 2012, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) organized a national-level pact for peaceful elections ceremony at the Dili Convention Centre. The pact for peaceful election ceremony is part of CNE’s electoral-related conflict prevention and peace strengthening programme. read more Electoral campaign calendar meeting 27 February 2012 On 27 February 2012, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) held a meeting with presidential candidates' representatives on electoral campaign activities for the presidential election. The objective of the meeting was to clarify coincidence on campaign activities among the presidential candidates. read more Pact for peaceful elections 2012 26 February 2012 Pact for Peaceful Elections 2012, known as Paktu Eleisaun Pasifiku 2012, is part of CNE’s electoral-related conflict prevention and peace strengthening programme. The programme was launched on 14 December 2011 at national level, Dili and aimed to promote tolerance and dialogue among the political parties and presidential candidates. read more Conference on electoral corruption, transparency and accountability 25 February 2012 The National Electoral Commission (CNE) and Anti-Corruption Commision (CAC) held a national-level joint conference last 25 February 2012 at Dili Convention Centre, Dili. The conference aimed at addressing the topics on electoral corruption, transparency and accountability, particularly on the budget allocated to the presidential candidates and political parties. read more Meetings with political parties and candidates on electoral issues 23 February 2012 As part of its electoral communication strategy and civic education plan for the 2012 general elections, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) has organized a series of meetings with political parties and presidential candidates which aimed at explaining and disseminating information about the electoral issues. read more Training on electoral monitoring officer 21 February 2012 The National Electoral Commission (CNE) held a "training of trainers" at the Forum Comunicacao Joventude, Dili, last 21-22 of February. The training was aimed for CNE district focal points. The event was organized by the CNE General Director, Mr. Olavio da Costa, and was delivered by CNE national staff. read more Workshop on the role of media in democratic elections 18 February 2012 The National Electoral Commission (CNE) and Radio Television Timor Leste (RTTL), as part of CNE’s 2012 electoral communication strategy and civic education plan, held a national-level joint workshop on 18 February 2012 at the new CNE building, Dili. The workshop aimed at explaining the role of media in democratic elections. read more CNE Obtained Support From the UNEST The National Commission for Elections (CNE) on Monday (22/08/2011), through its Plenary, met the 11 members of the United Nations Volunteers (UNVs) Team under the UNEST (United Nation Electoral Support Team) coming to introduce themselves in CNE’s Office at Kintál Boot. read more Celebration of the Fourth CNE Anniversary The CNE celebrated its fourth anniversary on 17th February 2011 in the new meeting room in Caicoli. CNE also took this opportunity to organize a seminar on the theme of “Balance and Projections for the 2012 elections”. read more