St. John’s, Antigua — The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) continues to strengthen its institutional capacity and commitment to innovation in electoral management through the participation of two members of staff in an international training programme focused on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in elections.
Assistant to the Human Resource and Training Officer, Ms. Kisher Esprit, and Data Entry Clerk II, Ms. Joycelyn Peters, are representing ABEC at the Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence, Elections and Democratic Governance, held from July 6th to July 10th, 2026 at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) Campus in New Delhi, India.
The programme, organized by IIIDEM, will provide participants with valuable insights into the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, electoral administration and democratic governance. The course explores key areas including the application of AI technologies in election management, opportunities for improving operational efficiency, data management, the use of emerging technologies, and the challenges posed by misinformation, deepfakes and other threats to electoral integrity.
The participation of Ms. Esprit and Ms. Peters forms part of ABEC’s ongoing commitment to professional development, continuous learning and the adoption of global best practices to enhance the delivery of electoral services in Antigua and Barbuda.
Through exposure to international experiences and innovative approaches in election administration, the officers will contribute to strengthening ABEC’s internal processes, particularly in the areas of training, human resource development, data management and the responsible use of technology in electoral operations.
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission recognizes that as technology continues to transform societies, Electoral Management Bodies must remain proactive in understanding and addressing both the opportunities and challenges presented by digital advancements. Investments in staff capacity and knowledge development are therefore critical to maintaining public confidence in a transparent, efficient and secure electoral process.
ABEC extends appreciation to the organizers of the programme and its international partners for providing this valuable learning opportunity and looks forward to applying the knowledge gained to further enhance its mandate of delivering impartial, professional and trusted electoral services.
This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: ABEC participates in International Course on Artificial Intelligence and Elections in India.