Chapter 4: Case Studies Related to Training of Arbiters in Election Complaints the OAS, and designed strategies in both of these areas. The Task Team on South-South Cooperation later labeled the experience a “success story.” The TEPJF held a third technical assistance mission in San José, Costa Rica in January 2010 for the Costa Rican Supreme Electoral Tribunal. This assessment mission also had, as a central theme, the design of a communications strategy. The strategy was completely different in Costa Rica, since the Supreme Electoral Tribunal was a well established institution but had been accused by some observers of being partial to the political party in office. The next mission’s objective was the normative design and implementation of an audit process of the voter registration system for the High Court of Electoral Justice of Paraguay. This mission consisted of sending a law clerk specialized in voter registration complaints to help Paraguayan legislators design a system that would allow political parties and individuals to challenge the voting lists. Lastly, the OAS received a request for assistance in producing a communications strategy for the National Jury of Elections in Peru. Within the framework of the institutional collaboration agreement between that electoral body and the TEPJF, advice was provided by high ranking officials of the Court. The mission took place in April 2010. The technical assistance provided by the TEPJF to different electoral bodies, at the request of the OAS, is an effective way to strengthen democracy in the region. As professionalism, knowledge and efficiency grow in these institutions, so does the public’s confidence in their democracy’s competency. The fact that support is provided not only in the field of electoral justice, but in supporting functions too, is indicative of how modern day electoral institutions must be well trained in diverse areas. Aside from international trainings and the exchange of professional experience with other electoral institutions, the Court is also committed to familiarizing the electoral judges, electoral officials and general public of Mexico with their nation’s own electoral complaints adjudication process. 171