ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book proposes a solution that involves international observer groups to conduct a parallel vote tabulation, which typically involves collecting results from a sample of polling stations in order to deter rigging during the counting process. It suggests that journalists should endeavour to provide coverage of the activities of observer groups so that the public will be aware of the parallel result, which would help them note rigging when the differences are very obvious. In many countries, incumbents and/or dictators formulate laws and draconian edicts that systematically exclude candidates and indeed the general public from contesting or voter in elections. Although N. Cheeseman and B. Klass argue that voter education have limited effect on whether or not the populace would accept bribes, it nonetheless can be a means through which journalists covering elections can help stem the process.
