The Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation (DoP) is the global framework that establishes the principles, standards, and code of conduct guiding credible and impartial international election observation. Endorsed at the United Nations in 2005 by international and regional organisations involved in election observation, the Declaration promotes professional, independent, transparent, and non-partisan observation methodologies aimed at strengthening democratic electoral processes worldwide.

Within the Pro-Electoral Integrity project, jointly implemented by ECES and the African Union, the DoP serves as an important reference framework for promoting electoral integrity, peer exchange, and professional standards among Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs), election observers, and democratic governance stakeholders across Africa. Through discussions, trainings, and knowledge-sharing activities, the project contributes to reinforcing common principles of transparency, inclusiveness, credibility, and respect for democratic norms in electoral processes throughout the continent.