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The choice of an electoral system is an important decision for any democracy and should not only be adopted as a political compromise by political groups, but also through broad consensus achieved through a process of public consultation. It should result from an open, inclusive and transparent process that involves a wide array of election stakeholders, including both parliamentary and non-parliamentary parties, as well as civil society representatives.25 Building consensus on the choice of an electoral system contributes to the acceptance, legitimacy and stability of the governing system.