However, all changes to voting frameworks should be preceded by rigorous cost-benefit analysis. Care has to be taken that change is not introduced merely for the sake of change, particularly where there is the potential to confuse voters. Significant advantages can be gained by maintaining some stability in the frameworks used for voting. Where these have a consistent basis from election to election, familiarity of polling officials and voters with the required procedures result in more effective voting operations. Election Observation Election observation by independent groups, either local or internationally sponsored, and monitoring of election processes by representatives of parties and candidates aid transparency of voting operations and can assist in identifying errors, omissions, and inequities in voting frameworks and their implementation.
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