European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) had and important bilateral meeting with the Cesare Alfieri Alumni Association during their mission in the Belgian capital to launch the Brussels chapter. ECES, an independent, apartheid and purposeless Foundation of Brussels based profit and a global mandate, founded in 2010 by Fabio Bargiacchi, he is also a former student of Cesare Alfieri and current Executive Director, ECES has realized projects in over 50 countries, mainly in Africa and the Middle East, mainly thanks to funding from the EU and its member States. Another reason to be proud of our community is that at the meeting, the president of ECES, Monica Frassoni, also “Alfierina”.

This meeting represents an extraordinary opportunity for exchange and comparison with an organization that promotes electoral and democratic strengthening through innovation, transparency and an inclusive approach, fully embodying European values. ECES implements its activities through the EURECS (A European Response to Electoral Cycle Support) strategy, a patented mechanism that reflects EU values and promotes dialogue and the prevention of electoral conflicts. Thanks to an international, multicultural and multilingual group, ECES has become a leading actor in global electoral assistance.

The meeting also underlines the deep link between our association and relevant international organizations and demonstrates the value of Cesare Alfieri in forming leaders capable of leaving a mark on the world. We’re ready to explore new synergies and continue our commitment to a better future based on democratic principles and international cooperation.