Regional learning, practical tools, and shared electoral knowledge.
EHORN Academy is a regional learning space hosted within ELOG VSE for member organisations, observers, civil society partners, and electoral governance practitioners across East and the Horn of Africa. It brings together learning experiences, practical materials, simulations, and field-oriented resources that strengthen election observation, regional peer learning, and accountable electoral processes.
A shared regional learning space
The academy supports knowledge-sharing, capacity strengthening, and practical readiness through a connected set of learning and resource areas.
- Regional courses and guided learning
- Manuals, templates, and checklists
- Practice and simulation activities
- Observer-oriented support materials
Explore the academy
Discover the different parts of the academy and choose the path that best fits your learning or mission role.
Courses
Explore digital learning experiences designed to strengthen knowledge, skills, and observation practice.
Browse Courses →Library
Access manuals, checklists, templates, reference tools, and supporting learning materials.
Open Library →Simulations
Engage with practical exercises and scenario-based activities that bring learning closer to field realities.
Open Simulations →Observer Materials
Find mission-oriented materials prepared for observers, supervisors, and field teams.
Open Observer Area →Regional Observation Manual
Explore the regional manual covering frameworks, methodologies, operations, protocols, and field guidance.
Open Manual →Learning Portal
Use the VSE learning portal after reviewing course details and completing the required registration or login step.
Browse Courses →What the academy makes possible
EHORN Academy is designed to connect learning, practice, and field readiness in one regional space.
Learning and knowledge
The academy supports structured learning, independent study, and access to credible regional knowledge on election observation, electoral processes, regional coordination, and accountable governance practice.
Practical readiness
Through materials, simulations, and observer-focused tools, the academy supports practical preparation for mission work, coordination, reporting, and informed engagement in the field.
A regional academy hosted within ELOG VSE
EHORN Academy is hosted within the ELOG VSE platform, creating a shared digital learning environment that combines regional identity with accessible and practical learning design.
Explore courses through the Virtual School of Elections
EHORN Academy connects regional learning with ELOG’s Virtual School of Elections, giving observers, member organisations, civil society partners and electoral governance practitioners access to structured courses on election observation, electoral systems, election administration, long-term observation, regional observation and professional wellbeing.
