Research Article published by Advances in Computer Science: an International Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 5, September 2014
This paper discusses organizational challenges that hinder
the implementation of secure remote electronic voting in
Tanzania and proposes workable solutions to address the
identified challenges. The work presented in this paper
complements a proposed secure model that would facilitate
the implementation of secure, trustworthy and sustainable
electronic voting via Internet and mobile phones in
Tanzania. The proposed model together with technical
recommendations is presented in a separate research paper
titled "A Secure Model for Remote Electronic Voting: A
Case of Tanzania". Data was collected using selfadministered
questionnaires and interviews. The data was
collected from (1) experts in the area of information
security and information technology, (2) lawyers, and (3)
election officials. We also reviewed the election act and
constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania.
We conclude that technical solutions alone can not provide
a level of assurance that is required for trustworthy, secure
and sustainable remote electronic voting system. Nontechnical
solutions should be consideredas well. Thus a
holistic approach should be adopted to pave the road to a
successful implementation of remote electronic voting in
legally binding political elections in the country.