Election Reporting System for Credible Results

Ghana's Experience

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ID12839232
AuthorsEmmanuel Owusu‐Oware (0000-0001-6119-0790, University of Professional Studies, corresponding author), John Effah (0000-0002-0155-0333, University of Ghana), Fred Amankwah-Sarfo (0000-0001-7872-4082, Ghana Communication Technology University), Ibrahim Osman Adam (0000-0001-7742-7473, University for Development Studies)
Year2025
Volume30
Issue2
Pages127-139
Publication date2025-04-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInformation Polity (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1875-8754 • E-ISSN: 1570-1255
PublisherIOS Press (PUBLISHER • NL)
DOI10.1177/15701255251335449
OpenAlexW4409866772
LanguageEN
References cited24

Elections are fundamental to a country's democracy, and the credibility of election results is crucial for maintaining public trust. Despite extensive research on electoral credibility, limited knowledge remains on how election results reporting systems contribute, especially in African contexts. This study addresses this knowledge gap by applying sociotechnical and information systems success theories through a qualitative case study of Ghana's experience. The study's findings show that though Ghana's election results reporting system is predominantly manual, it incorporates multiple safeguards that assure transparency, integrity, and information quality. However, the reporting system is prone to errors and delays, highlighting the need for improvements. The study's findings have implications for research, policy, and practice

Business · Political science · Data Quality and Management · E-Government and Public Services · Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting

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