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The Level of Participation of Visually Impaired Persons in the Electoral Process in Zambia: A Rights Based Approach

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  • Mileji Pauline

    (Kwame Nkrumah University, Zambia)

  • Magasu Oliver

    (Kwame Nkrumah University, Zambia)

  • Matafwali Beatrice

    (University of Zambia, Zambia)

  • Muleya Gistered

    (University of Zambia, Zambia)

Abstract

The study sought to identify the level of participation of the visually impaired persons in the electoral process in Zambia. A phenomenological research study design was used. Data was collected using interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Purposive sampling procedure was used to sample thirty participants. The key findings were that the level of participation of the persons with visual impairment in the electoral process was very low. The low voter participation by the visually impaired was attributed to low information being disseminated to the disabled persons regards elections and lack of sensitization. The study recommends that adequate and appropriate civic education should be delivered to the visually impaired persons. In this regard, there is need to adopt a human rights model that takes cognizance of the equality principles and thus, will guarantee the participation of the visually impaired persons at all levels of the electoral process.

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  • Mileji Pauline & Magasu Oliver & Matafwali Beatrice & Muleya Gistered, 2023. "The Level of Participation of Visually Impaired Persons in the Electoral Process in Zambia: A Rights Based Approach," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 10(2), pages 48-52, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:10:y:2023:i:2:p:48-52
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