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- 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?
a. Yes
Comments: Très souvent le régime en place s'arrange à faire un découpage électorale en sa faveur.Mais,cela ne veut pas dire qu'à toutes les échéances électorales un découpage électoral est effectué.
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:19:43 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
c. The Electoral Management Body
Comments: Cet élément de réponse est contenu dans un interview réalisé par le Président de la CNE dans le journal LA VOIE du Mardi 07 Novembre 2000,Mr Honoré Guié
Source: Article 69 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-03-15 17:57:53 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
g. Other
Comments: Le critère de la population et celui de la spécialité.Ce dernier critère signifie que certaines régions seront découpées en fonction de critères spécifiques.C'est le cas des régions du Nord où la densité de la population est très faible.
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:20:01 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
a. Total population
Comments: Ce sont les résultats du récensement général de la populatin de 1998.
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:20:21 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
d. Electoral management body
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:20:39 UTC
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
a. Changes in number of total population
Comments: L'augmentation de la densité de la population peut provoquer un nouveau découpage électoral.
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:21:01 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
c. Organisation: Centre pour la Gouverance Démocratique
d. Contact Address. 01 BP 1427 Ouagdougou 01 Burkina Faso
e. Telephone: (+226 ) 76 58 53 83/ 50 38 49 00
g. Email: kadhy2@yahoo.fr
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:15:30 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:
a. Mandatory referendum
c. Citizens' initiative
e. Recall
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:30:59 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Art 126 de la loi n° 2000-513 du 1er août 2000 portant constitution de la cote divoire
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:38:17 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Article 43 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:40:19 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
d. Other
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:41:46 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
d. Other
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:42:48 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:43:16 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.
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Article 32 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:45:06 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: Article 32 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:46:43 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:47:23 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:36:43 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:37:15 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:37:55 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:38:25 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
a. All signatures checked
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:39:24 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
b. Another government department (specify)
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:40:13 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:40:57 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:41:32 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:42:04 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: ARTICLE 2 DE LA LOI N°2004-642
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:43:32 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.
d. Other
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:48:10 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
i. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:43:59 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
h. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:45:01 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:45:32 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:46:22 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:47:02 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:47:30 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:47:57 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: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:48:49 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:50:28 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.
a. Constitutional
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:49:23 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:51:45 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:52:16 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:52:43 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:55:33 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: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:56:34 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
Source: Article 30 du code électoral Article 2 de la loi n° 2004-634 du 09 octobre sur la C. E. I
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:58:10 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:14:32 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1er Août 2000
b. Optional referendum 7 Août 1960
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:50:17 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1er Août 2000
b. Optional referendum 7 Août 1960
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:51:08 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:51:43 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:52:23 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:53:32 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 17:54:08 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:14:52 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Source: ARTICLE 161 de la loi n° 2000-514 du 1er août 1960 portant code électoral cote divoire
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:16:34 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Source: ARTICLE 161 de la loi n° 2000-514 du 1er août 1960 portant code électoral cote divoire
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:17:53 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:19:21 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:20:08 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:20:51 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:21:38 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:22:35 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Source: Article 126 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:23:52 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: Article 43 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:26:40 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
e. None
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:30:43 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
Source: Article 43 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:31:50 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:32:24 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
c. President
Source: Article 43 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:34:03 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
e. Other (specify)
Source: Article 32 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:35:30 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
e. Other (specify)
Source: Article 32 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 18:37:18 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
d. Legislature
Source: Article 32 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:13:22 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
d. Legislature
Source: Article 32 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:14:54 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
a. Turnout quorum d' abord le projet de loi sur le référendum doit recueillir 3/4 des voix au parlment avant qu'il ne soir soumis au référendum où il doit recueillir la majorité
b. Approval quorum 50% plus une voix
Source: Article 126 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:22:10 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum oui
Source: Alain DOGOU, rapporteur de la sous commission chargé d'organiser les élections à la Commission Electorale Indépendante
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:23:59 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
d. Other (specify below)
Source: Article 126 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:27:39 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
d. Other (specify below)
Source: Article 126 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:29:37 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
f. Other
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:31:34 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Article 126 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:33:34 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
c. Never
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:34:29 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:35:35 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:36:20 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
k. None
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:38:41 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:39:43 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:41:01 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:41:39 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:42:11 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
a. Proponents of the initiative
Source: Article 161 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:42:49 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:43:39 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
b. Drafting actual text for legal measure
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:44:20 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:45:28 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
e. Judiciary
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:46:41 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
f. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:47:13 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 12:47:49 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 16:46:06 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
f. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 16:46:57 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 16:48:00 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
a. Members of the national legislature
b. President
c. Other national level elected executive positions
d. National level appointed executive positions
f. Governors, Mayors or equivalent
Source: Article 161 du code électoral DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 16:52:11 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
b. Indictment
c. Conviction
d. Moral turpitude
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 16:53:15 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. Il exerce son pouvoir pleinement jusquà ce quil soit destitué ;il bénéficie de la présomption dinnocence
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 16:54:10 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
c. Other (specify)
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 16:56:05 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
b. Separately and subsequently
Source: Constitution Code électoral Les lois spécifiques qui organisent les scrutin locaux
Last updated: 2005-04-07 16:58:26 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:02:38 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:03:35 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.
e. Not applicable oui
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:04:24 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 oui
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:04:55 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 oui
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:05:22 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.
d. Other (specify) X
Source: Constitution - DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:07:03 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:07:41 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:08:06 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:08:38 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?
b. Other (specify)
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:09:43 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:10:41 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:11:07 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:11:34 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must be registered
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:13:04 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.
b. Proportion of the electorate 50 % plus une voix
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:16:07 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
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:16:57 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:18:04 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:18:39 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:19:31 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:20:03 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:27:36 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:28:30 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:29:54 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:30:23 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:31:10 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
c. Other (specify)
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:33:10 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU ALAIN, Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales de la COMMISSION ELECTORALE INDEPENDANTE
Last updated: 2005-04-07 17:34:17 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution COMMISSION ELETORALE INDEPENDANTE
b. Full Address 08 BP 2648 ABIDJAN 08
c. Telephone (225) 22.40.09.90/91
d. Facsimile (225) 22.40.09.92
f. Website Address elections-cei.org
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Camille HOGUIE
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Français
Source: Loi 2001-634 du 09 Octobre 2001 portant création de la Commission Electorale Indépendante
Last updated: 2005-01-21 11:41:04 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: ARTICLE 2 de la loi 2001-634 du 09 Octobre 2001 portant création de la Commission Electorale Indépendante
Last updated: 2005-01-21 11:43:03 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
e. Another organ within the national government
Comments: Le budget de l'Etat spécialement dans les dons legs de personnes privées ( art. 34 du 09/10/2001: les propositionsde budget de la CEI sont élaborées par son bureau qui les transmet au ministére de l'Economie et des Finances au vu de leur approbation et de leur inscription au budget de l'Etat.
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:36:06 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: Un contrôleur budgétaire nommé par le Ministre des Economies et des Finances
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:36:06 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: Members of the Independent Electoral Commission has a term of office of six years.
Source: International IDEA (2006) "Electoral Management Design". Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:36:06 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
Last updated: 2006-12-04 09:49:34 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
Last updated: 2006-12-04 09:49:34 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 34 et 36 de la Constitution ARTICLE 44 du Code Electoral Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:30:55 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
e. Appointed
Comments: The President appoints his prime minister
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:29:49 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Constitution, Article 34. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:30:10 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: C'est ce qui ressort de la Constitution ; ART 58 de la Constitution. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:30:55 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
a. Plurality (FPTP)
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:30:55 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
e. Not applicable Sans objet
Last updated: 2005-01-21 11:13:26 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
c. Decree
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:31:24 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
Comments: Assemblée de toute autre collectivité territoriale
Source: ARTICLE 1 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 11:24:04 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: ARTICLE 33 de la Constitution ; ARTICLE 2 du Code Electoral. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:34:40 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 politiques et juridiques/Administrateur privé et public
d. Contact Address: 01 BP 1427 Ouagadougou 01 Burkina Faso
e. Telephone: +226 76 58 53 83
g. Email: kadhy2@yahoo.fr
Last updated: 2005-03-21 18:10:14 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2006-12-04 09:55:49 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)
Last updated: 2006-12-04 09:55:49 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2006-12-04 09:55:49 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2006-12-04 09:55:49 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 07:45:55 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: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:46:57 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 X
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:46:57 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 07:45:55 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 X
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:45:55 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 X
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:45:55 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 X
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:45:55 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
c. No
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:46:57 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:45:55 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
e. Minimum number of candidates
Comments: Chaque parti politique doit présenter un nombre de candidats au moins égal au nombre de sièges à pourvoir à peine de disqualification.
Source: ARTICLES, 74, 78, 79 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 13:01:35 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: il n'y a pas de chambre 2
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:42:31 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
g. Nationality group
Comments: N'avoir jamais renoncé à la nationalité ivoirienne age= 21 ans révolu
Source: ARTICLES 70 & 71 du code électoral Alain DOGOU, Chargé d'organisé les élections en RCI; fonctionnaire à la présidence
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:44:58 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Pas de chambre 2
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:43:17 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: ARTS 48 & 70 du CE. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:44:58 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: ART 30 du CE ARTS 17 & 18 de la loi n¡ 93-668 du 09/08/1993 relativeau parti et groupement politique
Last updated: 2005-01-21 13:24:28 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
e. Other
Comments: La légalité des partis politiques selon leur déclaration devant la loi constitue la base du financement.
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:44:58 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Comments: Les partis ou groupement politiques peuvent recevoir des dons,legs,etc:art 19 de la loi du 09/08/1993
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:44:58 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
d. Categorical (only one mark allowed)
f. Same ballot papers used nationwide
Comments: Aux élections législatives,ce ne sont que les symboles des partis ou groupements politiques qui figurent sur les bulletins de vote
Source: ART 37 du CE
Last updated: Wed, 07 Aug 2002 10:42:54 GMT
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Comments: Pas de chambre 2
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 17:10:43 GMT
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed)
b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
f. Same ballot papers used nation-wide
Comments: Pendant les élections présidentielles, la photo de chaque candidat figure sur les bulletins de vote
Source: ARTICLE 37 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 12:33:53 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: ARTICLE 39 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 12:34:48 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
r. Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
Source: ARTICLES 39,58,85 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-03-15 18:20:01 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
c. District level
Source: ARTICLE 58 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 12:36:18 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
c. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: Circonscription
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:31:44 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
b. By telephone
d. Telex/Telegraph
e. Radio
Comments: Dans les régions où il n'ya pas de moyens de communications,les résultats sont déplacés vers les chefs-lieus de régions.
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:32:09 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
h. Other
Comments: Les procès-verbaux de dépuillement sont déplacés
Source: ARTICLES 58, 59, 85 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 12:39:43 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
c. Signatures on sealed envelopes
e. Accompanied by election officials
f. Accompanied by party representatives
g. Accompanied by military personnel
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:32:27 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Après la proclamation définitifs des résultats par la Cour Suprême,les bulletins ne peuvent plus être recomptés.
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:32:44 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
a. Closeness of results
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:33:11 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-21 12:43:55 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
j. Not applicable
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:33:34 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: ART 59 du CE
Last updated: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 17:25:30 GMT
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
d. Not applicable Sans objet
Comments: Aucune précision de temps ne ressort des termes de l'article 59 du CE Il n'ya pas de temps moyen pour la proclamation des résultats.Tout dépend de la rapidité dans le dépouillement des bulletins et dans la transmission des résultats au niveau national.Les résultats prélimaires sont diffusés au fur et à mesure que les résultats arrivent pour centralisation et après vérification.
Source: DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:33:53 UTC
VC17 Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
a. Yes
Source: Code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 12:47:34 UTC
VC18 How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
b. days:
Comments: Aucune précision de temps ne ressort de la Loi électorale.La proclamation des résultats est fonction de la rapidité de la transmission des résultats au niveau national pour la centralisation .Le temps minimum peut être de 72 heures et plus dans certains cas.Par exemple,lors des dernières élections présidentielles,les résultats ont été proclamés au moins une semaine après
Source: Code électoral DOGOU Alain Rapporteur de la sous commission des opérations électorales en RCI
Last updated: 2005-03-22 12:34:25 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
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
j. Religious Institutions
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:37:54 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
a. Continuously
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:38:12 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
k. Yes, conducted by Religious Institutions
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:38:50 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
d. At specially designated polling stations
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:41:06 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
Source: ARTICLE 3 du code électoral Alain DOGOU, Chargé d'organisé les élections en RCI; fonctionnaire à la présidence. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:41:46 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Source: ARTICLE 21 du code électoral. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:41:46 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 600 électeurs
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:41:06 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: ARTICLE 37 du code électoral. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:41:46 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
e. 20
Comments: 18 years old
Source: ARTICLE 33 de la Constitution ; ARTICLE 3 du Code Electoral. Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:40:47 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:39:36 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: CENI
Source: Verified by Electoral Commission of Côte d'Ivoire 2008-02-20.
Last updated: 2008-02-27 07:40:28 UTC
May 20, 2008 07:18 AM
