Strengthening the Electoral Cycle in the Solomon Islands (SECSIP) Phase III Building on the work of SECSIP Phase I (2013-2016) and Phase II (2017-2020), the proposed action complements the EU¿s previous support to the Solomon Islands to sustainably strengthen the capacities of key electoral institutions to deliver credible elections. More specifically, the action aims at supporting the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC, the authority comprised of appointed Election Commissioners) and the Electoral Office (EO, the administrative body responsible for managing electoral activities) to deliver the next electoral cycle events. The latter now include, in addition to national elections, also provincial and local (Honiara City Council) elections. The action also aims to support longer-term electoral law reforms; to assist with the design and delivery of activities to strengthen voters¿ understanding of the role of elections within the broader democratic framework; and to support the promotion of the political role of women. The proposed action aims at contributing to priority area 3 `Fundamental Values, Human Development, Peace and Security¿ of the Pacific Multi-country MIP 2021-2027.In particular, this action aims at contributing to the following results:§&nbsp;PICs have strengthened, accountable and transparent institutions, inclusive, transparent and credible elections and a pluralist democratic system;§&nbsp;Continued promotion of the universal values of human rights for all, including support for an enabling space for civil society;§&nbsp;Supported PICs eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and children.It will contribute to OECD gender marker G1; DAC 151 - Government &amp; Civil Society-general.In line with the ambitions set by the EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific (Sustainable and inclusive prosperity), the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024 and the Gender Action Plan III (2021¿2025), this action is relevant for the 2030 Agenda and the 2017 European Consensus on Development. It contributes mainly to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 (Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels), while also supporting SDGs 10 (Reduce inequality within and among countries) and 5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls).The action is organised around four outputs aimed at strengthening the medium- to long-term capacity of the electoral authorities: 1) Strengthened institutional and operational capacities of the electoral authorities; 2) Strengthened capacity of national authorities and local networks to provide voter information and awareness and to encourage civic engagement; 3) Improved legal electoral framework; 4) Enhanced women¿s political participation and leadership around the country. As such, all support will feed into the overall intended outcome of more sustainable and inclusive electoral institutions and practices in support of accountable democratic governance in the Solomon Islands. The proposed pathway focuses on the strengthening of national capacities, advocacy and communication efforts to enhance the management by national authorities of the electoral cycle while also working with civil society (including women¿s organisations) and key stakeholders to address and improve knowledge of the electorate and institutional accountability.