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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: Les circonscriptions électorales sont: - le territoire national aux missions diplomatiques et consulaires pour les élections présidentielles et le référendum. - La région et les circonscriptions spéciales telles que définies par l’ordonnance 926059 du 9 décembre 1992 pour l’élection des députés. - La région, le département et la commune pour l’élection des conseillers régionaux, des conseillers départementaux et des conseillers municipaux. Pour les élections législatives, une loi détermine le nombre de sièges par région et par circonscription spéciale. La loi détermine le nombre de siège par conseil en fonction du poids démographique.
Source: Art. 41 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:48:02 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
a. The legislature (national/subnational)
Source: Article 127 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:13:20 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
c. Compactness of constituencies
e. Geographic size of district
g. Other
Comments: Conformément aux dispositions du Code Electoral, il y a des circonscriptions ordinaires et des circonscriptions spéciales pour les élections législatives. Ces circonscriptions spéciales ont été créées par ordonnance 926059 du 9 décembre 1992 pour la représentation des communautés minoritaires à l’Assemblée Nationale.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:48:02 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
a. Legislature (specify chamber)
Comments: l'Assemblée Nationale
Source: Article 127 de la constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:41:18 UTC
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
a. Changes in number of total population
b. Changes in numbers of eligible voters
c. Changes in numbers of registered voters
d. Changes in distribution of total population
e. Changes in distribution of eligible voters
f. Changes in distribution of registered voters
g. Changes in administrative boundaries
j. National census
l. Other
Comments: Les circonscriptions électorales sont celles définies par l’article 41 du Code Electoral. C’est surtout le nombre de sièges des députés et des conseillers qui varie selon le poids démographique des circonscriptions.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:48:02 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Zongo Anatole Thierry
b. Job Title: Consultant
c. Organisation: Free lance
e. Telephone: 00226 50 38 66 86 ou 00226 70 22 59 360
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:15:08 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
b. Optional referendum
c. Citizens' initiative
d. Agenda initiative
e. Recall
Comments: C:TitleI:6 "The people shall exercise their sovereignty through elected representatives and through referendum." C:SecI:103 "The Constitutional Court is the competent court for constitutional and electoral matters. It has the responsibility to rule on the constitutionality of laws and ordinances and to decide whether international treaties and agreements are in accordance with the Constitution. The Constitutional Court interprets the provisions of the Constitution. It controls the legality, transparency and honesty of referendums and presidential, legislative and local elections. It is the judge of any electoral litigation and announces the final results of elections." C:TitleIII:135 "Any revision shall only go into effect after it has been approved by a four-fifths majority of the members composing the National Assembly. Failing this, the draft or bill shall be submitted to a Referendum."
Source: Constitution art. 6, 45, 88, 89, 103, 135 et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2006-12-30 15:36:23 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:30:16 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:31:11 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
d. Other
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:32:12 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
c. Regulations
d. Other
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:33:27 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Articles 45, 88, 89 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:34:34 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
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136,137, de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:36:12 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
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:37:45 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.
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
Source: Pr Niandouy Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:38:31 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: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:32:42 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 45, 88, 89 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:33:36 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
d. Not applicable
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:34:36 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:35:14 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:36:09 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:36:54 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?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Constitution article 6 et code électoral Chapitre III et IV
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:38:36 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?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:39:39 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?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:40:28 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
f. Website
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:42:20 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.
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:39:30 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Source: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:43:20 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:44:08 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
a. Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
c. Contribution limits
d. Restrictions on the sources of contributions
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:44:57 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
a. Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
c. Contribution limits
d. Restrictions on the sources of contributions
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:46:17 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
a. Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
c. Contribution limits
d. Restrictions on the sources of contributions
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:47:59 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Source: Articles 128 133 et 136 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:50:56 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:52:10 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:53:30 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. Single designated campaign organisation for each side
b. Selected campaign organisations
Source: Pr Niandou Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:54:10 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. Single designated campaign organisation for each side
b. Selected campaign organisations
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:57:55 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
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Articles 136;137;138 de la constitution/Article 23 du règlement intérieur de l'assemblée nationale/Loi n°97-029 du 15 janvier 1999 portant organisation des communes au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-02-26 12:18:58 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
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:59:24 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
b. Free media access
c. Free publication space in information document
Last updated: 2005-06-07 13:05:13 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
b. Free media access
c. Free publication space in information document
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 13:06:06 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
b. Free media access
c. Free publication space in information docum
Source: Pr Niandou Sopuley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 13:06:58 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. Egalité d'accès aux media d'Etat
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 13:07:58 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: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 13:08:41 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. E
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2006-12-30 15:36:23 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
a. Signatories must be registered
Source: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 13:11:02 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 18 juillet 1999
b. Optional referendum 18 juillet 1999
c. Citizens' initiative Pas de précision pour le moment
d. Agenda initiative Pas de précision pour le moment
e. Recall 18 juillet 1999
Source: Constitution du 18 juillet 1999
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:42:44 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 18 juillet 1999
b. Optional referendum 18 juillet 1999
c. Citizens' initiative Pas de précision pour le moment
d. Agenda initiative Pas de précision pour le moment
e. Recall 18 juillet 1999
Source: Constitution du 18 juillet 1999
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:44:05 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Article 6 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:45:18 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Article 6 de la constitution et Code électoral Chapitre III articles 126 à 130 et Chapitre IV articles 131 à 134
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:49:16 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 13 6, 137 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2006-12-30 15:36:23 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la consitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:52:21 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Pas de précision pour le moment
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:56:38 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 16:59:24 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Areticles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:00:19 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:02:04 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:03:19 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:04:51 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignity, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
Source: Articles 6, 49, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:06:11 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
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:07:44 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
g. Civil service
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:08:56 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
e. None
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134,135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:10:25 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
f. Other (specify)
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:12:08 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Article 6 de la constitution et Code électoral Chapitre III et IV
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:15:14 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
a. Government (specify department)
b. Independent electoral commission
c. President
Source: Article 6 dce la constitution et Code électoral Chapitre III et IV
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:16:38 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
b. The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
Source: Code électoral Chapitre III ET IV
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:18:51 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
b. The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal intruments to which chnages are proposed
Source: Code électoral Chapitre III et IV
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:19:40 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Article 6 de la constitution et Code électoral Chapitre III et IV
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:21:00 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Article 6 et Code électoral Section article 165 et Chapitre III et IV
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:25:12 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum Majorité Absolue des suffrages exprimés
Source: Code électoral article 129,article 135 de al constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:30:58 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum Majorité Absolue des suffrages exprimés
Source: Code électoral article 129 et article 135 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:33:15 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
b. Qualified majority (specify % below)
Source: Code électoral article 129
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:34:55 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
b. Qualified majority (specify % below)
Source: Code électoral article 129
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:36:42 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.
a. Citizenship
b. Residence
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:38:02 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Code électoral article 130
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:39:27 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Code électoral article 130
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:40:06 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
Source: Article 6 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:43:16 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
b. Legislative proposals
c. Other (specify)
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:44:11 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
Source: Articles 6 , 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:45:50 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:47:15 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. A number of individuals
b. Registered committee/organisation
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 17:47:57 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. A number of individuals
b. Registered committee/organisation
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-06 18:05:11 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
a. Proposed title
c. Full proposed text
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:24:01 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
a. Proponents of the initiative
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:25:07 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
a. Proponents of the initiative
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:25:47 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
a. Inconsistency with proposed content
b. Commercial statement
c. Discriminatory or inflammatory statements
e. Incomprehensibility
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:26:40 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
a. Spelling/grammatical checks
b. Drafting actual text for legal measure
c. Translating the title and/or text into other languages
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:29:16 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
b. A check only takes place if a challenge to the initiative is submitted
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:30:30 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
e. Judiciary
Source: Articles 113 à 115 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:32:16 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
a. After its registration, before the collection of signatures
c. After its submission but before the vote on the initiative
Source: Articles 112 et 113 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:34:10 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
a. Government
c. President
d. Legislature
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:36:44 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
a. After the initiative is initially registered
b. After the required signatures are verified
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:37:40 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
b. Both the initiative and the alternative proposal are qualified for the ballot, and are put to a vote on the same day
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:39:05 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?
a. To accept both proposals
b. To accept one proposal only
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:40:12 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
b. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Pr Niandouy Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:40:51 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:42:14 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
e. Members of provincial / local legislature bodies
f. Governors, Mayors or equivalent
g. Other provincial/local level elected executive positions
h. Provincial/local level appointed executive positions
Source: Articles 45, 88, 89 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:45:39 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
a. Political or policy grounds
b. Indictment
c. Conviction
d. Moral turpitude
Source: Articles 42, 45, 88, 89 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:48:03 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. Pendant l'exercice des pouvoirs exceptionnels
Source: Articles 53 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 10:57:52 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Source: Articles 88 et 89 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 11:43:52 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
b. Separately and subsequently
Source: Articles 88 et 89 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 11:45:50 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?
a. 4 à 90 jours
Source: Artciles 42 et 48 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 11:49:01 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
b. No
Source: Articles 42 et 48 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 11:50:05 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.
b. Proportion of the electorate 3/4 des députés de L'Assemblée Nationale
c. Proportion of the vote at the most recent election Majorité Absolue des suffrages exprimés
Source: Code électoral article 129 et article 135 de al constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 11:56:54 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.
b. Proportion of the electorate 3/4 des députés de L'Assemblée Nationale
c. Proportion of the vote at the most recent election Majorité Absolue des suffrages exprimés
Source: Code électoral articles 129 et article 135 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 11:58:49 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.
Last updated: 2005-06-07 11:59:45 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.
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:00:30 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?
b. Other (specify)
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:01:21 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: Articles 6, 49,134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:03:13 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
d. None
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:06:54 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
d. None
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:08:23 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
a. Signatories must be registered
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:09:12 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
c. Other (specify)
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:10:35 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
Source: Articles 45, 88 et 89 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:16:00 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
b. At specified places
Source: Voir Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la consitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:19:38 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
b. At specified places
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:20:32 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
b. At specified places
Source: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:21:33 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
a. Anywhere
b. At specified places
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:22:21 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
b. At specified places
Source: Articles 45, 88, 89 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:23:36 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:24:42 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:25:36 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:26:17 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Source: Pr niandou souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:26:52 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Constitution articles 45, 88, 89
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:27:47 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Source: Constitution articles 45, 88, 89
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:28:37 UTC
DD98 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:29:58 UTC
DD99 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
b. Ban on payment per signature
c. Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
d. Requirement for signature collectors to identify if they are paid or volunteers
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 12:30:56 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Commission Electoral Nationale Indépendante (CENI)
b. Full Address Secrétariat Général Permanent
c. Telephone 00227 20 72 20 72/00227 96 87 73 54
e. Email [email protected]/ [email protected]
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Secrétaire Général Permanent, M. AMADOU Magagi
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:20:50 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: d) Municipal elections
Source: Article 1 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:20:50 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
d. A national government department
f. Other
Source: Art. 9 et 18 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:20:50 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
d. A national government department
Comments: The CENI enjoys a large degree of fiscal autonomy. However, the expenditures have to be approved by the government.
Source: Article 18 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-09 09:49:09 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
d. A national government department
Source: Article 18 et 19 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:20:50 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
a. For the election period only
Comments: Le mandat du Président, des vices Présidents et des autres membres de la CENI prend fin 3 mois après la proclamation des résultats définitifs du scrutin.
Source: Article 11 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:20:50 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: 2007-01-02 14:20:50 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: 5
Comments: a) applies to the parliamentary elections of 2004.
Source: Parline database "www.ipu.org/parline-e/parlinesearch.asp"
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:20:50 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: art. 36 and 37 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:16:58 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Source: art.45 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:17:22 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: art. 35 to 65 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:19:13 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: Art 66 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:19:34 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
e. Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Source: art.113 of electoral code
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:19:52 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
k. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:20:16 UTC
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
h. Not applicable
Comments: question not answered.
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:20:34 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
b. Specially delimited constituencies
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:22:26 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:22:44 UTC
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:24:09 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 question sans objet
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:24:54 UTC
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
c. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:25:15 UTC
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
e. Not applicable see ES12
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:25:56 UTC
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Source: Article 42 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:26:42 UTC
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:26:58 UTC
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Source: articles 42 et suivants du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:27:18 UTC
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:27:33 UTC
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
Source: Article 67 de la constitution voir également les articles article 123 à 125 du code électoral pour les élections partielles
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:27:57 UTC
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Source: l'article 66 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:29:19 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Comments: b) Le Code Electoral est en realité une ordonnance datant de la période de transition.
Source: ordonnance n 99-37 portant code electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:03:19 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Comments: L’Ordonnance 99-037 du 4 septembre 1999 portant Code Electoral actuellement en vigueur a subi un certain nombre de modifications à l’issue des élections générales et municipales de 2004. En effet, celle-ci a été modifiée et complétée par l’Ordonnance N°99-39 du 23 septembre 1999 ; la Loi n°2003-32 du 17 juillet 2003 ; la Loi n°2003-64 du 31 décembre 2003 ; la Loi 2004-004 du 29 mars 2004 ; la Loi n°2004-14 du 13 mai 2004 ; la Loi n°2004-22 du 2 juin 2004 et la Loi n°2004-56 du 1er novembre 2004.
Source: code électoral du 04/09/1999, modifié le 24 octobre 2004
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:03:19 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: article 1; titres II et III du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:43:25 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: Suivant les dispositions de la loi électorale, l'exercice du droit de vote est libre. En réalité, le vote est plutôt considéré comme un devoir civique et non comme une obligation juridique.
Source: Articles 3 & 4 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:03:19 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
Comments: La Cour Constitutionnelle est juge du contentieux électoral.
Source: Articles 89 et suivants du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:03:19 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
g. Other
Comments: Suivant la Constitution et les dispositions précitées, la Cour Constitutionnelle est une juridiction permanente.
Source: Article 103 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:03:19 UTC
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
b. Parties
c. Voters
Source: Articles 91 et 92 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 16:45:06 UTC
LF10 What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
b. Constitutional (or similar) Court
Comments: La Cour Constitutionnelle statue en premier et dernier ressort. Art. 100 du Code Electoral
Source: voir article 89 et suivants du code électoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:03:19 UTC
LF11 Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
d. Specially Appointed Committee
e. Legislature
f. Other
Comments: Le Gouvernement a l’initiative des lois concurremment avec les membres de l’Assemblée Nationale. Toutefois, il arrive que la CENI pour pallier certaines difficultés liées à l’organisation d’un scrutin ou le Conseil National de Dialogue Politique (instance composée de tous les partis politiques) proposent au gouvernement la révision de certaines dispositions du Code Electoral. Exemple : aux dernières élections 2004 le CNDP a proposé des modifications relatives au montant des cautions et à un certain nombre de délais légaux contenus dans le Code.
Source: Art. 90 de la Constitution
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:03:19 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Zongo Anatole Thierry
b. Job Title: Consultant
c. Organisation: Free lance
e. Telephone: 00226 50 38 66 86 ou 00226 70 22 59 36
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:01:17 UTC
ME02 Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
a. Publicly owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye Ancien président du Conseil Supérieur de la Communication du Niger
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:02:59 UTC
ME03 Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
a. Publicly owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:03:51 UTC
ME04 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
a. Publicly owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:06:22 UTC
ME05 Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
c. Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:07:07 UTC
ME06 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
b. 30% to 60%
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:07:59 UTC
ME08 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
b. 30 to 60%
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:08:45 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
e. Print media
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:09:46 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. C
Comments: Constitution article 23 et ordonnance N° 99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la lilberté de la presse
Source: Constitution article 23 et ordonnance N° 99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la lilberté de la presse
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 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. C
Comments: Constitution article 23 et ordonnance N° 99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la lilberté de la presse
Source: Constitution article 23 et ordonnance N° 99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la lilberté de la presse
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME14 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
b. 30% to 60%
Source: Pr Niandou Souley abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:23:23 UTC
ME15 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
a. Over 60 %
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:24:17 UTC
ME16 In your opinion, upon which types of media at national level in your country do citizens most rely as a source of information? Mark the most important source with 1, and the second most important source with 2:
a. Public radio
c. Private radio
d. Public television
g. Print media
Comments: Order of importance same as the order above.
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:34:46 UTC
ME17 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
e. Print media
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:28:14 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
a. O
Comments: Ordonnance N°99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la liberté de la presse
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. P
Comments: Portant définition et missions du Conseil Supérieur de la Communication du Niger
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME20 Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
b. Independent regulator
Comments: Le Conseil Supérieur de la Communication
Source: Voir Ordonnance 93-21 du 30 mars 1993 articles 1er, 3 4, et suivants et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME21 Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
b. Private companies
c. Non governmental organisations
d. Foreigners
f. State owned companies
g. Other
Comments: Personnes physique ou morale
Source: Ordonnance N°99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la liberté de la presse, Chapitre II
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Comments: Voir Ordonnance N° 99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la liberté de la presse , et les Chapitres VIII et IX de cette ordonnance
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME23 Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
b. No
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:50:41 UTC
ME24 What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
a. Law
b. Secondary legislation (e.g. regulations)
Source: Ordonnance N°93-21 du 30 mars 1993 portant définition et mission du Conseil Supérieur de la Communication et celle N°99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la liberté de la presse
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:55:03 UTC
ME25 Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
a. Statutory regulator (e.g. broadcasting licensing body)
Source: Voir ordonnance N°93-21 du 30 mars 1993 portant définition et mission du Conseil Supérieur de la Communication
Last updated: 2005-06-07 16:57:43 UTC
ME26 What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
b. Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:00:24 UTC
ME27 Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
b. No
Source: Voir Code électoral Articles 9 et 16
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:01:53 UTC
ME28 What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take
a. Enforcement of a right of reply, correction or retraction
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:02:56 UTC
ME29 Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
a. Yes
Source: Ordonnance N°99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la liberté de la presse, chapitre V
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:06:47 UTC
ME30 What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
b. Administrative sanction
c. Other (specify)
Comments: Sanctions Correctionnelles
Source: Ordonnance N°99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de l aliberté de la presse, Chapitres VIII et IX
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME31 Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections?
Please send us a copy.
b. No
Comments: Pas spécifiquement pour les élections mais il existe une Charte des journalistes professionnels du Niger
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye and M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME33 Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
b. Other (specify)
Comments: Le Conseil Supérieur de la Communication (CSC)
Source: Ordonnance N°93-21 du 30 mars 1993 portant définition et mission du CSC
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME34 Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:19:25 UTC
ME35 Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:20:07 UTC
ME36 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley ABDOULAYE
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:21:09 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
e. As agreed by special committee
Source: Constitution article 125 et ordonnance N°93-21 du 30 mars 1993 portant définition et mission du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:23:21 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: International IDEA, Political Finance Database http://www.idea.int/parties/finance/db/country_print.cfm?CountryCode=NE
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:06:43 UTC
ME39 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:32:24 UTC
ME40 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:33:03 UTC
ME41 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:33:47 UTC
ME42 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
a. Equal regardless of size and previous performance
e. As agreed by special committee
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:34:28 UTC
ME43 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:35:13 UTC
ME44 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:35:47 UTC
ME45 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:36:33 UTC
ME46 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
g. Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:37:27 UTC
ME47 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:38:07 UTC
ME48 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:38:55 UTC
ME49 Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:39:45 UTC
ME50 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
a. Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidateâs party
e. As agreed by special committee
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye Et Constitution article 125 et ordonnance N°93-21 du 30 mars 1993 portant définition et mission du CSC
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:42:30 UTC
ME51 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:43:04 UTC
ME52 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:43:49 UTC
ME53 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:44:28 UTC
ME54 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
g. Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:45:10 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 X pour le moment
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:45:52 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 pour le moment
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:46:46 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 pour le moment
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:47:45 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 pour le moment
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:49:46 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:50:30 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:06:43 UTC
ME61 Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
b. Geographical coverage
c. Characteristics of the sample
d. Size of the sample
e. Margin of error
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:52:55 UTC
ME63 Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
b. Outside the polling station
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:55:16 UTC
ME65 When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
b. After all polls close, before official results are available
Source: Pr niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:56:59 UTC
ME66 Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
b. No
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:58:14 UTC
ME67 What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
a. A media department
b. A press officer
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye et règlement intérieur de la CENI
Last updated: 2005-06-07 17:59:31 UTC
ME68 Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
a. Yes
Source: Pr niandou Souley Abdopulaye et règlement intérieur de la CENI
Last updated: 2005-06-07 18:01:02 UTC
ME69 Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
a. Media packs/press kits
b. Press releases
c. Press conferences/briefings
d. Pre-recorded radio or TV slots
e. Web site
g. Other (specify)
Comments: g) Affiches et autres gadgets
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:51:53 UTC
ME70 Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
a. Yes
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 18:03:02 UTC
ME71 Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Article 18 code électoral et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 18:06:52 UTC
ME72 Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Article 18 code électoral et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 18:07:45 UTC
ME73 Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
a. Publicly owned
Source: Article 18 Code électoral et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 18:08:56 UTC
ME74 Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 18:09:44 UTC
ME75 Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 18:10:37 UTC
ME76 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 18:11:15 UTC
ME77 What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
a. It consults the media about the usefulness of materials provided to them by the EMB.
b. It consults the media about the usefulness of the EMBâs website.
c. It encourages the media to subscribe to a media page in the EMBâs website in order to receive regular updates.
d. It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Last updated: 2005-06-07 18:12:15 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Source: voir article 42 et 51 du nouveau code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:44:56 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:45:22 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
g. Nationality group
Source: voir article 36 de la constitution et article 107 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:50:37 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:51:29 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
g. Nationality group
Source: Article 36 de la Constitution et article 107 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:51:46 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
d. Naturalization
k. Mental health problems
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Source: ARTICLES 70, 71, 72 & 73 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:52:04 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
d. Naturalization
k. Mental health problems
m. Citizenship of parents
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Source: ARTS 49 & 50 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:52:24 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: articles 42 et suivants du code électoral
Last updated: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 08:56:26 GMT
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
Source: Articles 42 et 51 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:53:30 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:53:57 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
Source: Articles 42 et 51 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:54:18 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
a. No
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-09 09:54:48 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
d. Not Applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-22 10:45:32 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
e. Not Applicable
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-09 09:54:48 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-09 09:54:48 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
e. Not Applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-22 10:46:26 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Source: Professeur Niandou
Last updated: 2005-01-22 10:50:03 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
a. As related to the election period only
Last updated: 2005-01-22 10:50:56 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-22 10:51:51 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Article 83 et suivants du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 18:04:22 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
c. Tally of voters who voted
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
q. Copies of results are provided to observers
r. Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
Source: Articles 83,84,85 et 86 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 18:04:38 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
f. Other
Comments: La transmission des résultats s’effectue comme suit. Art. 131 du Code Electoral Au niveau de la Commune, les résultats sont communiqués à la Commission Départementale par la Commission Municipale de ladite Commune. Art. 132 du Code Electoral Au niveau du Département, la Commission Départementale des Elections communique à la Commission Régionale des Elections, es résultats des différentes commissions municipales que compte e département. Art. 133 : Au niveau Régional, a Commission Régionale des Elections communique l’ensemble des résultats qu’elle a centralisé au niveau national, c’est-à-dire à la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI). Art. 134 : Au niveau national, la CENI centralise les résultats provisoires. Elle procède à la proclamation et à la diffusion de ces résultats qu’elle transmet immédiatement à a Cour Constitutionnelle pour validation et proclamation des résultats définitifs. Cette opération dure environ une semaine malgré l’étendue du pays.
Source: Article 86, 131-134 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:05:21 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
b. District level
Source: Article 112 du Code Electoral pour les législatives
Last updated: 2005-01-21 18:05:35 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
b. By telephone
c. By fax
e. Radio
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:29:46 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
b. Unused and spoiled ballots
d. Voter rolls
f. Certificate of result
g. Ballot boxes
h. Other
Comments: h) a written report of the proceedings
Source: Article 86 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:29:46 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
c. Signatures on sealed envelopes
d. Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals
e. Accompanied by election officials
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:29:46 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
a. Never recounted
Comments: The ballots are burned after the initial count which makes a recount impossible.
Source: Article 85 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:05:21 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
a. National Election Management body
Comments: Les premières vérifications sont faites sur e terrain soit au niveau du bureau de vote soit au niveau des Commissions Electorales Locales. Au niveau national la CENI vérifie les résultats provisoires avant leur transmission à la Cour. La Cour Constitutionnelle est seule compétente pour statuer sur les résultats des élections (Art. 89 du Code Electoral).
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:05:21 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:29:46 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)
c. weeks:
Comments: La Cour Constitutionnelle instruit l’affairedont elle est saisie et statue dans un délai de quinze (15) jours. La CENI quant à elle et ce en fonction de son chronogramme, met un délai d’environ 7 jours pour centraiser et proclamer les résultats provisoires avant leur transmission à la Cour.
Source: Code Électoral. M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:05:21 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
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Comments: En fonction du scrutin, la CENI élabore des modules de formation et de sensibilisation de ses propres membres et des électeurs. Cette campagne de formation et de sensibilisation est menée sous la supervision de la CENI et de ses démembrements (Commissions Electorales Locales) en collaboration avec certains organismes, partis politiques, société civile avec l’appui des médias.
Source: Professeur Niandou Souley Abdoulaye, enseignant à la faculté de droit et science politique de Niamey. M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:56:13 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Comments: Aucun texte n’empêche cette formation en dehors de la période électorale. C’est une activité qui pouvait être menée par le Secrétariat Général permanent si cette Institution disposait de moyens.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:55:26 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
Source: Rapport de la Commission Francophone d'information et de contact
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:22:46 UTC
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
d. Music and theater
e. Public meetings
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:23:21 UTC
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
d. Music and theater
e. Public meetings
h. Handouts (printed material)
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:23:53 UTC
VE06 Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
b. Young people/ first time voters
c. Women
f. Illiterates
Comments: Ces programmes sont d’habitude organisés par des ONG (NGO) en collaboration étroite avec la CENI.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 14:56:13 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
a. Yes
Comments: A l’occasion de chaque élection et selon la nature du scrutin, la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante élabore et met à la disposition des membres des bureaux de vote un guide pratique pour la conduite des opérations de vote.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:10:04 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments: Les articles 64 et 65 traitent des différentes possibilités qui s’offrent à l’électeur pour accomplir son droit de vote. In presidential elections and referendums, electors can vote in any polling station, as long as they have a valid voter card.
Source: Art. 64, 65 et 77 du Code Électorale
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:03:32 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: Possible to vote only in presidential elections and referendums.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:03:32 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:03:32 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Source: Art. 62 du Code Électoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:10:04 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:10:04 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:10:04 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Article 77 du Code Electoral
Last updated: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:02:42 GMT
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 600 électeurs
Source: Article 77 du Code Electoral
Last updated: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:03:12 GMT
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Comments: The voter choose among different ballots, put the chosen ballot in an envelope and slide it into the ballot box.
Source: Articles 66 et 67 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:10:04 UTC
VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: 2
Comments: Aux dernières élections de 2004, les présidents et les Secrétaires des bureaux de vote ont reçu une formation de deux (2) jours.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-02 16:10:04 UTC
VO14 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the other polling officials for the most recent national elections?
Comments: Un guide pratique à l’usage des members des bureaux de vote remis à chaque member du bureau de vote pour la conduite des operations. Le guide pratique est élaboré et édité par la CENI.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Last updated: 2007-01-09 10:03:32 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Comments: 18 years old
Source: Article 6 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 15:12:52 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
d. Naturalization
Source: Articles 6 et 7 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2005-01-21 17:25:49 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
b. Previous Conviction
c. Detention
d. Mental disability
Comments: Nul ne peut voter s’il n’est inscrit sur la liste électorale de la circonscription électorale de son domicile ou de sa résidence. Ne doivent pas être inscrits sur la liste électorale : - les individus condamnés définitivement pour crime et non réhabilités - les individus condamnés définitivement pour un délit à une peine d’emprisonnement ferme et égale ou supérieure à un an (1) an et non réhabilités - ceux qui sont déclarés en faillite et ayant fait l’objet d’une condamnation pour banqueroute frauduleuse et non réhabilités - les internés et les interdits. N’empêchent pas l’inscription sur une liste électorale les condamnations avec sursis et les condamnations pour délit d’imprudence hors le cas de délit de fuite concomitant.
Source: Article 7 et 8 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 15:12:52 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Les listes électorales sont dressées par une Commission Administrative de mise à jour sous l’autorité du Secrétaire Général permanent de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante qui en détermine la composition et le fonctionnement. Toutefois, la commission administrative de mise à jour peut comprendre un représentant de chacun des partis politiques légalement reconnus disposant d’une représentation dans la circonscription électorale considérée. Les listes électorales font l’objet d’une codification par la circonscription électorale et à chaque électeur est affecté un numéro qui est le même que celui porté sur la liste. Toute liste qui ne se conforme pas aux prescriptions du présent article est nulle.
Source: Art. 26 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 15:12:52 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Comments: Les électeurs sont inscrits sur une liste dressée par circonscription administrative, ambassade ou consulat sur présentation de l’une des pièces d’identité prévues à l’article 73 du Code Electoral
Source: Le titre I – Chap IV du Code Electoral traite spécialement de l’établissement des listes électorales (art. 20 à 27)
Last updated: 2007-01-02 15:12:52 UTC
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
b. Annually
Comments: Les listes électorales sons permanents.elles font l’objet d’une révision annuelle du premier septembre au trente un décembre. Elles peuvent être révisés exceptionnellement en cas de besoin par décret sur proposition de la CENI. Toutefois, elles doivent être closes deux (2) mois au moins avant chaque élection générale. Dans la pratique les commissions administratives composées d’agents d’état civil, représentants des partis politique, des représentants d’associations de défense des droits de l’homme, de représentants de la justice s’occupent du traitement des listes électorales. Ces Commissions au nombre de 57 aux dernières élections passeront à 265 aux prochaines élections. Elles sont installées au niveau des 265 Communes Urbaines et Rurales que comptent le pays.
Source: Article 27 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 15:12:52 UTC
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
e. Appearance by voter at registration office
Comments: L’inscription sur les listes électorales est personnelles. L’électeur se présente physiquement au siège de la Commission Administrative pour demander son inscription qui peut être verbale ou écrite. Toutefois, pour les forces de défense et de sécurité ainsi que les membres de leurs familles domiciliées avec eux, les Commissions Administratives de mise à jour, en rapport avec leurs hiérarchies, se déplacent dans les casernes pour procéder à leur inscription. A l’aide de matrices de recensement et des fiches de recensement électoral préparées par la CENI, les Commissions Administratives procèdent à l’inscription de nouveaux électeurs, aux radiations, aux corrections et enfin à la recomposition des bureaux de vote. Ce travail une fois achevé est acheminé au niveau national pour vérification et validation par la CENI avant le traitement informatique
Source: Art. 20 du Code Electoral
Last updated: 2007-01-02 15:12:52 UTC
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