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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
b . No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: For the purpose of presidential elections and referenda the whole country territory and the diplomatic and consular missions form a single constituency.
For the election of deputies to the National Assembly, the country is divided in constituencies formed by the prefectures and special districts.
Source: Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, législatives et référendaires, art.9: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime
Verified: 2017/01/31
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: For the election of deputies to the National Assembly, the country is divided into constituencies according to the regional boundaries. There are also special constituencies taking into account the various cultural and ethnic minorities.
Source: Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, législatives et référendaires, art. 9: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime
Verified: 2017/01/31
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: The Constitution explicitly provides that electoral constituencies are delimited by law.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 99: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/view
Verified: 2017/01/31
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President of the Republic is the Head of the State. The President of the Republic is elected for 5 years by universal, free, direct, equal and secret suffrage. The President shall be re-eligible only once. The election of the President of the Republic shall take place by majority vote in two rounds.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 46, 47 (1), 48: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-english-version-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The President of the Republic shall appoint the Prime Minister.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 56: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-english-version-2010/view
Verified: 2017/02/01
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 46 - 72: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The legislative power is exercised by a single chamber called National Assembly the members of which shall have the title of deputy.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 83 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-english-version-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
e . Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments: In single-member constituencies deputies are elected by plurality vote, whereas in multi-member constituencies deputies are elected through an open-lest proportional representation system.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 116: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-ordinance-no.-2010-96-of-28-december-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/01
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments: Presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections and referenda.
Source: Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/01
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: The Constitutional Court
Source: - Constitution (2010), art. 120:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/;
- Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires, art. 59: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/01
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: Une Commission électorale nationale indépendante (CENI) est chargée de l'organisation, du déroulement et de la supervision des opérations de vote. Elle en proclame les résultats provisoires. Une loi organique détermine les modalités d'organisation et de fonctionnement de cette Commission. (Constitution, art.6)
Source: - Constitution (2010), art. 6 (1):http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/ ;
- Ordonnance No. 2010-96 du 28 Décembre 2010 portant Code électoral, art. 5 (2), 9 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-ordinance-no.-2010-96-of-28-december-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department g . Other
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission elaborates its own budget and presents it to the Government for approval.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 12 (7), 19 (1): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: The Court of Auditors
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 19 (3): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf(2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
a . For the election period only
Comments: The mandate of the Board and members of the National Independent Electoral Commission expires two (2) months after the announcement of the final election results.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 16 (4): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission is a separate body, independent of any power, authority or organization, with organizational and functional autonomy.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 5 (2), 9 (2, 3): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
d . Other
Comments: The National independent Electoral Commission is composed of a Board of a President, 2 Vice-presidents and 2 rapporteurs and a minimum of 33 members.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 11: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments:
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 11: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State c . Executive g . Political parties h . Civil society i . Other
Comments: The President, all legally established political parties, various civil society organisations, various Ministries and government departments, syndicates, Nigeriens living abroad, the media.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 11: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations i . Media
Comments:
Source: - Loi organique No. 2014-03 du 15 avril 2014, portant création, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission électorale nationale indépendante (CENI), art.2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-organique-no.-2014-03-du-15-avril-2014/;
- Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, UE (2011), p. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/01
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments:
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, UE (2011), p. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/01
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, UE (2011), p. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/01
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art.7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship d . Naturalization
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art.7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The electoral rolls are compiled, maintained and revised by a special committee of the National Independent Electoral Commission which is in charge of voter registration.
Source: Loi No. 2015-20 du 14 avril 2015, modifiant et complétant la loi organique No. 2014-03 du 15 avril 2014, portant création, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la CENI, art. 7 et suivant: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-no.-2015-20-du-14-avril-2015-modifiant/view
Verified: 2017/02/01
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Registration in the electoral roll is an essential requirement in order to exercise the right to vote.
Source: Loi 2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires (2014), art. 4, 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/01
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) c . Regional distribution requirement f . Other
Comments: Each list should include a number of candidates equal to the number of seats in the constituency concerned. A party refundable deposit of 250 000 CFA per candidate is also required. In addition, party lists must contain at least 75% of candidates with at least a degree of Undergraduate Studies (BEPC) or equivalent.
Source: Ordonnance No. 2010-96 du 28 Décembre 2010 portant Code électoral (2010), art. 52: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-ordinance-no.-2010-96-of-28-december-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship j . Other
Comments: In order to be eligible to stand for legislative elections, candidates must be citizens of Niger, at least 21 years old, in full possession of their civil and political rights.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 84: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Independent candidates must be supported by a certain number of signatures and pay a deposit.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct
Comments: Political parties are entitled to direct public funding to finance their activities. There is also indirect public funding in the form of free broadcast time, free space for campaign materials and free printing of the ballots.
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EU (2011), p.14:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/view
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
e . Other
Comments: The grant funding of political parties is set at 0.30% of annual tax revenues of the state. 15% is distributed to political parties that participated in the last presidential, parliamentary or local general elections; 40% is allocated in proportion to the number of elected deputies; 35% in proportion to the number of counselors elected at all levels and the remaining 10% is distributed in proportion to the number of women elected by the quota at all levels.
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EU (2011), p.14: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EU (2011), p.15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/03
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Loi 2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires, art. 53: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/07
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments: The ballots are burned after the initial count which makes a recount impossible.
Source: Loi 2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires, art. 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/07
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: During the election period, all political parties presenting candidates for elections have free and equal access to public media.
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EUOM (2011), p.25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/07
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EUOM (2011), p.26: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/07
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions regulating this matter.
Source: Loi 2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/07
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 6 (1), 60, 174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 129 - 133: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: A constitutional amendment must be submitted to a referendum if it is approved by less of 4/5 of the deputies to the National Assembly.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic may, after consulting the National Assembly and the President of the Constitutional Court, submit to a referendum any text which seems likely to require direct consultation with the people.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 60: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 129: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 60 (3), 174 (2): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 132, 133: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 60 (1), 174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 129: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections b . At any polling station in the same voting district h . By proxy
Comments: Les articles 64 et 65 traitent des differentes possibilites qui s’offrent à l’electeur pour accomplir son droit de vote.
In presidential elections and referendums, electors can vote in any polling station, as long as they have a valid voter card.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 66 (1, 2), 67, 77: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: Possible to vote only in presidential elections and referendums.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 26 (3): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates
Comments:
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 26 (3): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: The voter choose among different ballots, put the chosen ballot in an envelope and slide it into the ballot box.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 69, 75: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
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