Burkina Faso
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: Selon les disposition de l'article 154 du code électoral,la region est une circonscription électorale comprenant une ou plusieurs provinces. Cependant la loi numero 13-2001/AN du 2 juillet 2001 creant les régions à un dessein administratif.
Source: Assemblée Nationale. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:12:49 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
h. Not applicable
Comments: Existing provincial boundaries are used.
Source: Code électoral et Assemblée Nationale.
Last updated: 2005-01-20 12:26:30 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: BARRY Nicole Kadydiatou
b. Job Title: Consultante en sciences politiques/ Administrateur privé et public
c. Organisation: Centre Pour la Gouvernance Démocratique
d. Contact Address. 01 BP 1427 Ouagadougou 01 Burkina Faso
e. Telephone: (00226) 76 58 53 83/50 38 49 00
g. Email: kadhy2@yahoo.fr
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:07:59 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
b. Optional referendum
d. Agenda initiative
Source: Constitution du 2 juin 1991
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:12:45 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:14:09 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: constitution, article 97
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:17:08 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:18:53 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Constitution, Article 97
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:19:29 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:21:28 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:22:06 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Constitution, code électoral
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:23:25 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:23:51 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
a. Ban on paid signature collectors
b. Ban on payment per signature
c. Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:12:59 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:13:27 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:14:04 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:14:27 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:14:49 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
d. Other (specify)
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:15:49 UTC
DD106 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:16:25 UTC
DD107 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:17:49 UTC
DD108 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:18:41 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:19:10 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
e. Not applicable
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:25:03 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:19:34 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:15:24 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:16:03 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:16:31 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:17:03 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:18:56 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:19:29 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:19:57 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. No campaign organisations
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:20:22 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. No campaign organisations
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:20:48 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:25:58 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:21:10 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:21:30 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:21:53 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:22:17 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. Attribution équitable du temps d'antenne
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:25:37 UTC
DD125 Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
a. Yes
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:24:38 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. Des contrôles exercés par le Conseil Supérieur de l'Information
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:26:55 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:01:15 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
f. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:26:31 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
f. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:27:15 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:27:50 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:28:17 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:28:52 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:29:32 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 12:29:54 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 14:46:14 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 14:47:17 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 14:48:02 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 14:48:58 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 14:50:46 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:40:31 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:40:59 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
j. Other (specify)
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:43:18 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
g. Civil service
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:46:02 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
e. None
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:47:21 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
a. Government
c. President
d. Legislative majority
e. Registered electors
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:48:07 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:48:42 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:49:05 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:49:33 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:50:05 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:50:32 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:51:09 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:52:39 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:56:13 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 15:57:30 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 16:52:56 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-12 16:53:41 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 16:55:38 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 16:56:55 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 16:57:46 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 16:58:49 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 16:59:37 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
a. Proponents of the initiative
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:00:55 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:02:09 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
f. Other (specify)
Source: La Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:02:59 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:03:48 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:04:30 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:07:16 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:07:49 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:08:39 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:09:54 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:10:49 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:11:14 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:11:37 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:12:20 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number 15 000
d. Other (specify) X
Source: Articles 98 et 161 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:42:20 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:42:53 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:43:18 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number X
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:43:52 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:45:58 UTC
DD77 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:46:18 UTC
DD78 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:46:49 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:49:25 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
c. Other (specify)
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:59:38 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
c. Other (specify)
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:00:47 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 17:52:12 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable x
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:01:48 UTC
DD85 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:02:16 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
a. Anywhere
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:03:28 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:04:08 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:04:58 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:05:40 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:08:19 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:08:44 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:09:19 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:09:43 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:10:30 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Ban on paid signature collectors
b. Ban on payment per signature
c. Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
Source: Assemblée Nationale
Last updated: 2005-04-12 18:11:09 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Commission Electorale Nationale Independante.
b. Full Address 01 BP 5152 Ouagadougou 01.
c. Telephone 226 50 30 00 52/50 30 80 41.
d. Facsimile 225 50 30 80 44.
e. Email ceni@cenatrin.bf
f. Website Address www.ceni.bf.
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President M.Moussa Michel TAPSOBA.
h. Information Officer M.Daniel Kouliga NIKIEMA.
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Français.
Source: CENI
Last updated: 2005-01-20 12:07:48 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Comments: Ce sont la Commission Electorale Nationale Independante et ses démembrements aux differents niveaux. La Commission électorale régionale independante,la CERI, au niveau régional. La commission électorale provinciale independante,la CEPI, au niveau provincial. La commission électorale departementale independante,la CEDI, au niveau départemental. La commission électorale communale independante,la CECI, au niveau communal.
Source: Code electoral. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:11:40 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:10:49 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:11:17 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: Selon les dispositions de l'article 13 du code électoral, le mandat du président et des vices présidents dure 5 ans renouvelable une seule fois. Les autres membres sont élus pour un an. Pour ce qui des membres des démembrements de la CENI, leur mandat prend fin 30 jours après la proclamation des resultats définitifs dans leur circonscription respective.
Source: CENI. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:11:40 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
a. estimated total: environ 8 571 428 millions.
b. Exchange rate used 6 milliards de francs CFA
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:09:26 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
a. Total number: 3003211
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:09:26 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Source: Article 37 et 39 de la constitution du 11 juin 1991 Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:06:27 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: Le Premier ministre est le chef du gouvernement. Sa nomination est faite par le president. Bien que la contitution soit muette sur les conditions de sa nomination,on peut supposer que le Premier ministre doit venir du parti majoritaire au parlement.
Source: Articles 37, 39, 63 de la constitution
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:03:37 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Article 46 de la Constitution. The current president is Mr Blaise Compaoré (2008-02-20)
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:06:27 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: Article 78 de la constitution du 11 juin 1991. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:06:05 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Source: Code électoral, constitution. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:06:27 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
Last updated: 2005-01-20 11:30:57 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Comments: L'article 41 et 82 de la constitution renvoient respectivevement à la loi quant aux modalités d'organisation des élections presidentielles et parlementaires.
Source: Article 82 de la Constitution du 11 juin 1991. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:06:47 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Code électoral. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:07:06 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Article 11 et 12 de la Constitution du 11 juin 1991. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:07:19 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
b. EMB
Comments: Ces litiges relèvent de la compétence du conseil constitutionnel quant aux litiges resultant des présidentielles et législatives. Le membres du conseil constitutionnel sont nommés par le président du Faso et le président de l'Assamblée National.
Source: Articles 152 et 154 de la Constitution. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:07:43 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: BARRY Nicole Kadydiatou
b. Job Title: Consultante en sciences politques
c. Organisation: Centre pour la Gouvernance Démocratique
d. Contact Address: 01 BP 14 27 Ouagdougou 01 Burkina Faso
e. Telephone: (+226)76 58 53 83/ 50 38 49 00
g. Email: kadhy2@yahoo.fr
Last updated: 2005-04-05 19:11:12 UTC
ME09 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
b. Private radio
d. Private television
Source: Simon YAMEOGO, journaliste chargé des relations publiques au Conseil Supérieur de l'Information
Last updated: 2005-04-05 19:20:52 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:31 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
a. le code de l'information
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:31 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:31 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. Loi organique n°020-2000/AN du 28 juin 2000 portant création, composition, attributions et fonctionement du CSI et loi n°051/98/AN portant réforme du secteur des télécommunications
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:31 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:31 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Source: Simon YAMEOGO, journaliste chargé des relations publiques au Conseil Supérieur de l'Information. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:26:55 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising yes
Comments: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source: Simon YAMEOGO, journaliste chargé des relations publiques au Conseil Supérieur de l'Information. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:26:55 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising oui
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:31 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
b. There are no laws in this regard oui
Last updated: 2005-04-06 16:34:11 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
b. The law does not specify any limits oui
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:31 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
b. None oui
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:31 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
c. No
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:26:55 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
a. ......... Le code électoral
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:31 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Comments: Les partis doivent presenter des listes complètes. Les partis et formations politiques doivent être legalement constitues depuis 60 jours à la date du scrutin et se conformer aux dispositons de l'article 13 de la constitution.
Source: code électoral.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:24:08 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Chamber 2 was suppressed in January 2002.
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:21:06 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Citizenship
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:21:46 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Chamber 2 was suppressed in January 2002.
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:22:04 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:22:34 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: Loi numero 12-2000 an du 2 mai 2000 portant financement des activité des partis politiques et des campagnes électorales, article 189 du code électoral.
Last updated: 2005-01-20 13:35:29 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
b. Based on result of previous election
c. Based on current legislative representation
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-20 13:49:29 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:24:40 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
e. Court order
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:25:04 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
b. Regional Electoral Management Bodies
c. Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
d. National Government
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
k. Other
Comments: Article 13 de la constitution en ce concerne les parti politiques. La presences des autres institutions à niveau a été fort remarquable: le Centre pour la Gouvernance Democratique (CGD) a orienté ses efforts au nieau des élèves et étudiants.
Source: constitution, code électoral, Assemblée nationale
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:14:41 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
a. Continuously
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:13:53 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
Comments:
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:14:41 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
i. By tendered ballot
Comments: Les articles 81 et 82 du code électoral autorisent les membres des bureaux de vote, les délégués du conseil constitutionnel, du conseil d'Etat et des tribunaux administratifs régurièrement inscrits sur nue électorale et dont les noms ne figurent pas au tableau complementaire, sont autorisés à voter dans les bureaux où ils siègent, sur présentation de leur carte d'électeur.
Source: code électoral. M Moussa Michel Taposoba, Information officer, Commission Electorale Independante, ceni@cenatrin.bf
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:20:05 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments: Le vote à l'extérieur n'est pas organisé.
Source: code électoral. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:19:32 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:19:52 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 800 électeurs.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:19:32 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:20:05 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 4
b. The largest polling station: 4
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:19:32 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
e. 20
Comments: 18 years
Source: Code électoral. Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:15:03 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Comments:
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso, 2008-02-20
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:18:14 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Commision électoral national independante(CENI)
Source: code électoral.
Last updated: 2005-01-20 12:36:19 UTC
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