TikTok signs MoU with ECN to support election integrity

KATHMANDU: TikTok has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Election Commission, Nepal (ECN), to support efforts to protect the integrity of the country’s electoral process ahead of the elections to the House of Representatives. The MoU was exchanged at a programme held at the ECN premises in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

A TikTok delegation conducted a capacity-building Election Integrity Workshop for ECN officials and other stakeholders. The workshop focused on promoting responsible digital engagement, combating misinformation, and strengthening understanding of election integrity on social media platforms.

During the session, ECN officials were introduced to TikTok’s Community Guidelines and the platform’s policies on misinformation, political content, and deceptive behaviours. The delegation also briefed attendees on tools and features designed to help users access reliable information, report potential violations, and understand how election-related content is managed on TikTok.

Ferdous Mottakin, Head of Public Policy and Government Relations, South Asia at TikTok, said, "Elections are a critical moment for any democracy, and TikTok recognises its responsibility as a platform that helps shape public discourse. Through this partnership, we aim to support informed participation, promote election integrity, and provide a safe space for positive digital expression."

Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson for the ECN, welcomed the collaboration, saying, "The Election Commission welcomes this collaboration with TikTok as part of our efforts to promote election integrity and responsible use of digital platforms. Partnerships like this help strengthen awareness around misinformation and support informed participation during the electoral process."

TikTok said it will continue to work with the ECN and relevant stakeholders to bolster election integrity and safeguard a reliable information environment for Nepali users. For more information on TikTok’s policies and resources, the company referred readers to its Global Elections Integrity Hub.