f) el apoyo de los procesos electorales, en particular mediante el respaldo a las comisiones electorales independientes, la concesión de ayudas materiales, técnicas y jurídicas para la preparación de elecciones, incluidos los censos electorales, así como por medio de medidas destinadas a favorecer la participación de grupos concretos, especialmente las mujeres, en los procesos electorales, y mediante la formación de observadores" [19].
[19] Other relevant paragraphs are: (c) "promotion of pluralism both at political level and at the level of civil society by strengthening the institutions needed to maintain the pluralist nature of that society, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and by promoting independent and responsible media and supporting a free press and respect for the rights of freedom of association" (e) "promoting the participation of the people in the decision-making process at national, regional and local level, in particular by promoting the equal participation of men and women in civil society, in economic life and in politics".