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Liechtenstein

Direct Democracy

DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: René Schierscher
b. Job Title: stv. Leiter Regierungskanzlei
c. Organisation: Liechtenstein Government
d. Contact Address. Städtle 49, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein
e. Telephone: +423 236 60 36
f. Facsimile: +423 236 65 97
g. Email: [email protected]

Last updated: 2005-05-03 11:52:34 UTC

DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level? Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
b. Optional referendum
c. Citizens' initiative
e. Recall

Last updated: 2005-05-03 11:52:56 UTC

DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 11:53:53 UTC

DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation

Source: a. Art. 66. b. LGBI. 1973 Nr. 50.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 11:55:36 UTC

DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation

Source: a. Art. 64. b. LGBI. 1973 nr. 50.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 11:58:00 UTC

DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation

Source: a. Art. 64. b. LGBI. 1973 Nr. 50.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 11:58:32 UTC

DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation

Source: a. Art. 48. b. LGBI. 1973 Nr. 50.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 11:59:10 UTC

DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 11:59:39 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: a. Art. 66. b. LGBI. 1973 Nr. 50.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:00:58 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.
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation

Source: a. Art. 64. b. LGBI. 1973 Nr. 50.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:02:56 UTC

DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-12 13:18:35 UTC

DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable

Comments: No restrictions.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 13:17:44 UTC

DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
a. All signatures checked

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:31:39 UTC

DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
a. All signatures checked

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:32:21 UTC

DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
a. All signatures checked

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:32:33 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

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:46:12 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

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:46:52 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

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:47:14 UTC

DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:47:38 UTC

DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation

Source: a. Art. 64. b. LGBI. 1973 Nr 50.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:03:55 UTC

DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
a. Information booklets

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:48:00 UTC

DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
a. Information booklets

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:48:12 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

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:50:35 UTC

DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
h. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:50:47 UTC

DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:50:58 UTC

DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:51:13 UTC

DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:51:25 UTC

DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:51:38 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

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:52:31 UTC

DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. No campaign organisations

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:53:01 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: a. Art. 48. b. LGBI. 1973 Nr. 50.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:04:38 UTC

DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. No campaign organisations

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:53:16 UTC

DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
c. Free publication space in information document

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:53:29 UTC

DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
c. Free publication space in information document

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:53:41 UTC

DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
c. Free publication space in information docum

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:53:55 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

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:56:12 UTC

DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
a. Signatories must be registered

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:25:16 UTC

DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level? Date (yyyy)
b. Optional referendum 24 October 1921
c. Citizens' initiative 24 October 1921
d. Agenda initiative 24 October 1921
e. Recall 24 October 1921

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:05:46 UTC

DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
b. Optional referendum 24 October 1921
c. Citizens' initiative 24 October 1921
d. Agenda initiative 24 October 1921
e. Recall 24 October 1921

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:06:01 UTC

DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
a. Government (specify department)

Comments: a. Internal.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:07:16 UTC

DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes

Comments: a. Regierungskanzlei (Internal).
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:07:43 UTC

DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable

Comments: In Liechtenstein, regional, state or provincial levels do not exist.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:10:48 UTC

DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable

Comments: In Liechtenstein, regional, state or provincial levels do not exist.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:11:06 UTC

DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable

Comments: In Liechtenstein, regional, state or provincial levels do not exist.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:11:30 UTC

DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable

Comments: In Liechtenstein, regional, state or provincial levels do not exist.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:11:41 UTC

DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable

Comments: In Liechtenstein, regional, state or provincial levels do not exist.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:11:54 UTC

DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:12:21 UTC

DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:12:36 UTC

DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:12:47 UTC

DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:13:02 UTC

DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:13:13 UTC

DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
k. None

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:13:39 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

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:14:05 UTC

DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
k. None

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:15:02 UTC

DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
b. Creation/merger/abolition of sub-national authorities

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:15:24 UTC

DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
d. Legislative majority
e. Registered electors
f. Other (specify)

Comments: c. Liechtenstein: Prince. f. Municipalities.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:16:25 UTC

DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
g. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:16:46 UTC

DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
a. Government (specify department)

Comments: a. If not stated in the law (Art.83; Art.86(4)), Internal; Regierungskanzlei.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:45:49 UTC

DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
f. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:47:43 UTC

DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal

Comments: a. If not stated by law, there are no requirements. Historically, however, the actual always includes the title only.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:49:11 UTC

DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
f. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:50:35 UTC

DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
a. Government

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:53:57 UTC

DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable (X)

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:54:34 UTC

DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
c. No quorom required (X)

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:55:11 UTC

DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:55:34 UTC

DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:57:45 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

Comments: f. They do not differ.
Last updated: 2005-06-02 15:05:51 UTC

DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
d. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:59:15 UTC

DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
a. Always

Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:59:28 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

Comments: In Liechtenstein, all citizens initiatives must be considered by the parliament (legislative). -If the initiative is passed by the parliament and implemented, i.e. put into law, there is no vote of the electorate, unless the parliament additionally decides that a public vote is to be held. (If it does not, there is the possibility for the electorate to call for a public vote (through the normal way of collecting signatures)). -If the law is not passed, a vote of the electorate must be held.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:09:19 UTC

DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
k. None

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:09:59 UTC

DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
j. Other (specify)

Comments: j. Parliament (as a whole)
Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:11:23 UTC

DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)

Comments: a. 3 Months.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:12:31 UTC

DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:14:58 UTC

DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:15:31 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.

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:19:35 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.
a. Fixed number 1000 (law), 1500 (constitution)

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:18:50 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.
a. Fixed number 1000 (law), 1500 (constitution)

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:18:04 UTC

DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:20:59 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?
a. Fixed time period (specify)

Comments: a. 30 days (law); 6 weeks (constitution).
Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:22:46 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?
a. Fixed time period (specify)

Comments: a. 30 days (law); 6 weeks (constitution).
Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:23:02 UTC

DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must be registered

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:23:43 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

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:23:57 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.
a. Fixed number 1500

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:19:15 UTC

DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
a. Anywhere

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:27:45 UTC

DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
a. Anywhere

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:28:07 UTC

DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
a. Anywhere

Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:28:34 UTC

DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
c. Other (specify)

Comments: c. Full name, address, municipality, signature.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:29:51 UTC

DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
c. Other (specify)

Comments: c. Full name, address, municipality, signature.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:30:13 UTC

DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
c. Other (specify)

Comments: c. Full name, address, municipality, signature.
Last updated: 2005-05-03 13:30:43 UTC

DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable

Comments: No restrictions.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 13:15:33 UTC

DD98 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable

Comments: No restrictions.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 13:16:30 UTC

DD99 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable

Comments: No restrictions.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 13:16:57 UTC

Electoral Management

EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Election Commission

Last updated: 2007-02-21 09:46:50 UTC

EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years

Comments: b) For a term of four years.
Source: International IDEA (2006) "Electoral Management Design"
Last updated: 2007-02-21 09:46:50 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: 2007-02-21 09:46:50 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: 2007-02-21 09:46:50 UTC

EM10 What was the spending (in USD) per registered voter (NOT actual voters) or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters at the last general elections?

Last updated: 2007-02-21 09:46:50 UTC

EM11 What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?

Last updated: 2007-02-21 09:46:50 UTC

Electoral Systems

ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation

Last updated: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:41:50 GMT

ES20 Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
a. Voting takes place on one day

Last updated: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 12:51:28 GMT

Media and Elections

ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: René Schierscher
b. Job Title: stv. Leiter Regierungskanzlei
c. Organisation: Liechtenstein Government
d. Contact Address: Städtle 49, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein
e. Telephone: +423 / 236 60 36
f. Facsimile: +423 / 236 65 97
g. Email: [email protected]

Comments: René Schierscher, stv. Leiter Regierungskanzlei. Liechtenstein Government
Last updated: 2006-11-16 09:57:56 UTC

ME02 Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:15:31 UTC

ME04 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
d. Owned by political parties

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:16:46 UTC

ME06 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
d. Not applicable: no private radio stations exist

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:22:39 UTC

ME08 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
d. Not applicable: no private television stations exist

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:20:07 UTC

ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a

Comments: Art. 40 of the constitution Art. 3 Abs. 3; Art. 12; Art. 29 Informationsgesetz (LGBI. 1999 Nr. 159)
Source: Art. 40 of the constitution Art. 3 Abs. 3; Art. 12; Art. 29 Informationsgesetz (LGBI. 1999 Nr. 159)
Last updated: 2006-11-16 09:57:56 UTC

ME14 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
a. Over 60%

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:32:49 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 %

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:33:37 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:
g. Print media

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:40:56 UTC

ME20 Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. Government

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:48:06 UTC

ME23 Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
b. No

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:49:41 UTC

ME24 What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
a. Law

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:50:57 UTC

ME25 Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
c. Government

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:51:27 UTC

ME27 Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
b. No

Last updated: 2005-06-09 09:59:52 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
d. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-06-09 10:00:44 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?
b. No

Last updated: 2005-06-09 10:01:27 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: 2005-06-09 12:06:31 UTC

ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
b. Yes, in legislative elections

Source: René Schierscher, stv. Leiter Regierungskanzlei. Liechtenstein Government
Last updated: 2006-11-16 09:57:56 UTC

ME61 Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
g. None

Comments: So far, there have not been any opinion polls published prior to elections.
Last updated: 2005-06-09 12:10:13 UTC

ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
g. Not applicable

Last updated: 2005-06-09 12:10:32 UTC

ME63 Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
d. No exit polls conducted to date

Last updated: 2005-06-09 12:10:58 UTC

ME67 What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
d. No one with full-time responsibility for media work

Last updated: 2005-06-09 12:12:00 UTC

ME69 Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
b. Press releases
c. Press conferences/briefings
e. Web site

Last updated: 2005-06-09 12:12:47 UTC

ME70 Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
b. No

Last updated: 2005-06-09 12:13:07 UTC

ME77 What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
e. None of the above

Last updated: 2005-06-09 12:14:53 UTC

ME79 Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB’s ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
a. Very effective

Last updated: 2005-06-09 13:17:13 UTC

Voting Operations
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
d. Members of the armed forces
e. Students
f. Diplomatic staff

Comments: Possible for all citizens abroad.
Source: International IDEA research, January 2007
Last updated: 2007-02-02 09:46:47 UTC

VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
e. By mail

Source: International IDEA research, January 2007
Last updated: 2007-02-02 09:46:47 UTC

VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?

Last updated: 2007-02-02 09:46:47 UTC

VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?

Last updated: 2007-02-02 09:46:47 UTC

VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?

Last updated: 2007-02-02 09:46:47 UTC

VO14 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the other polling officials for the most recent national elections?

Last updated: 2007-02-02 09:46:47 UTC

Voter Registration

VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
e. 20

Comments: 18 years
Source: IPU Parline database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2187.htm
Last updated: 2007-01-31 16:43:50 UTC

VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence

Comments: b) Residence in the country for a minimum of one month prior to the elections
Source: IPU Parline database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2187.htm
Last updated: 2007-01-31 16:43:50 UTC

VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
d. Mental disability
h. Other

Comments: h) Deprivation of voting right by virtue of law or pursuant to a final court decision, guardianship or trusteeship.
Source: IPU Parline database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2187.htm
Last updated: 2007-01-31 16:43:50 UTC

VR08 Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
a. Yes

Source: Maria Gratschew, Voter turnout project, International IDEA
Last updated: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:44:42 GMT

VR09 Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of registration supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?

Last updated: 2007-01-31 16:43:50 UTC

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