Presidential Candidate Debates

A discussion series on the governance principles and economic policies of the election manifestos of the presidential candidates of the Presidential Election 2024 was broadcasted on the Independent Television Network.

PAFFREL organized live Presidential Debates on September 07, 08, and 09th 2024. Though some of the mainstream candidates declined the open invitation, 12 presidential candidates participated in the event series, which was live-streamed on seven television channels and numerous social media channels. This joint media and civil society initiative calls for the Presidential candidates and their political parties to engage in a policy dialogue on equal grounds as well as provide comparative analytical information to the voters to make informed decisions prior to voting.