Who organises elections? -- The legal framework: the context of the EMB's role and power -- The powers, functions and responsibilities of an EMB -- The composition and roles of EMB membership -- Planning and implementing EMB activities -- The development of professional electoral management -- The financing of EMBs -- Stakeholder relationships -- Assessing EMB performance -- The sustainability of EMBs -- EMB networks -- Reforming electoral processes -- Glossary -- About International IDEA