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- Boundary Delimitation
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Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
a. Yes
Source: VOIR article 193 du code électoral modifié par les lois n°2002-001 et n°2003-01
Last updated: 2005-01-22 18:18:59 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
e. Geographic size of district
Source: Voir article 193 alinéa 1 du code électoral 2003.
Last updated: 2008-02-19 15:27:10 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: OUEDRAOGO DAOUDA
b. Job Title: CONSULTANT(SCIENCEPOLITIQUE)
d. Contact Address. S/C EL HADJ ISSA 01 BP 3166 OUAGA 01
e. Telephone: 0022678858694
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2005-05-17 22:40:55 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
Source: Constitution 1992 tire 1 article 4;(La constitution de 1992 a été adoptée par référendum le 27 septembre 1992 et promulguée le 14 octobre 1992.Elle a été révisée par la loi n°2002-029 du 31 décembre 2002)
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:04:28 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Constitution de 1992 article 4 alinéa 1
Last updated: 2005-05-13 20:57:15 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: constitution 1992 titre 13 article 114 alinéa 4
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:07:59 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: CONTITUTION 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Last updated: 2005-04-25 23:15:01 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: CONTITUTION 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Last updated: 2005-04-25 23:15:56 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Actualités togolaises et Règlement intérieur de l'assemblée nationale.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 18:00:50 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: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Last updated: 2005-04-25 23:40:40 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: Constitution 1992 TITRE 13 article 144 .
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:11:02 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
Source: CONSTITUTION 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Last updated: 2005-04-25 23:43:26 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:55:20 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 23:01:39 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 23:04:56 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 23:05:44 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 23:06:31 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
d. Other (specify)
Source: constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 23:08:32 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?
b. Other government department
f. Other (specify)
Source: Code électoral 2005 articles 4 et 11 nouveaux.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:06:49 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?
e. Registered electors
f. Other (specify)
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:18:53 UTC
DD108 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:18:12 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:20:39 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
Source: Constituion 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Last updated: 2005-04-25 23:44:21 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:22:32 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:26:03 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 9 article 130 alinéa 2.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:32:26 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
e. Disclosure requirements
f. Other (please specify)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 9 article 130 alinéa 2
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:35:16 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:39:20 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:43:28 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:48:22 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:48:49 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:51:14 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:51:53 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.
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: règlement intérieur de l'assemblée nationale.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 17:59:22 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: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:52:23 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:54:25 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. None
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:56:36 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:57:11 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. sans objet
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 22:58:55 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
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 23:08:50 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. contrôle de la haute autorité de l'audiovisuel et de la communication
Source: constitution 1992 titre 9 article 130 aliéas 1 et 2. Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 23:04:45 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-16 23:10:38 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1992
b. Optional referendum *
c. Citizens' initiative 1992
d. Agenda initiative 1992
e. Recall *
f. Not applicable *
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin et voir aussi http://www.etat.sciencespobordeaux.fr/chronologie/togo.html
Last updated: 2005-04-26 23:33:37 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1992
b. Optional referendum *
c. Citizens' initiative 1992
d. Agenda initiative 1992
e. Recall *
f. Not applicable *
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin et voir aussi http://www.etat.sciencespobordeaux.fr/chronologie/togo.html
Last updated: 2005-04-26 23:36:57 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
a. Government (specify department)
Source: Code électoral 2005 article 4 (nouveau) alinéa 1.
Last updated: 2005-04-26 23:46:37 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: code électoral 2005 article 4 (nouveau) alinéa 1.
Last updated: 2005-04-26 23:47:46 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Code électoral 2005 .Constitution 1992 modifiée en 2002 article 4 alinéa 3 et Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-04-26 23:52:37 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Code électoral 2005 .Constitution 1992 modifiée en 2002 article 4 alinéa 3 et Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-04-26 23:53:25 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Code électoral 2005 .Constitution 1992 modifiée en 2002 article 4 alinéa 3 et Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-04-26 23:54:00 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Code électoral 2005 .Constitution 1992 modifiée en 2002 article 4 alinéa 3 et Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 17:25:04 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 18:11:29 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 18:13:59 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: constitution 1992 TITRE 13 article 144. Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:14:13 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Mr théodule Nouatchi enseignant d'université au bénin; règlement intérieur de l'assemblée nationale.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 18:24:21 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Constitution 1992 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 18:26:34 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 18:35:30 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
k. None
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 13 article 144 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 19:29:42 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 13 article 144 alinéas 3 et 4.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 19:30:43 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
Source: Consrtitution 1992 TITRE 1 article 4 alinéa 1; tire 5 article 84(9ème et 10ème tirets).
Last updated: 2005-04-28 19:04:04 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
e. None
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 11 article 138 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 19:14:13 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
f. Other (specify)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 2.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 19:18:04 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
c. President
f. Other (specify who)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 13 article 144 alinéas 1 et 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:23:47 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
c. President
e. Registered electors
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéas 2 et 3 et titre 13 article 144 alinéa 4.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:25:18 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:26:40 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:27:34 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
e. Other (specify who)
Source: Constitution 1992 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 19:56:14 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
e. Other (specify who)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3
Last updated: 2005-04-28 19:58:51 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
c. No quorum required OUI
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:30:03 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
c. No quorom required OUI
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:30:48 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:33:21 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3 .
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:35:40 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
f. Other
Source: constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:31:02 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
b. Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 13 article 144 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-04-28 20:20:34 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
b. Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:31:57 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 2 ET 3 .
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:35:40 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 2 et 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:40:02 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
k. None
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 2 ET 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:42:21 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
k. None
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 2 ET 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:47:18 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. A number of individuals
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:46:35 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. A number of individuals
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:48:59 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
a. Proposed title
c. Full proposed text
d. Other (specify)
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin et site www.lapetition.com
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:57:51 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
a. Proponents of the initiative
Source: site www.lapetition.com
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:58:55 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
a. Proponents of the initiative
Source: site www.lapetition.com
Last updated: 2005-05-12 22:59:43 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:03:47 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
e. None
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:05:50 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:06:29 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
f. Other (specify)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:07:18 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
e. Other (specify)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:26:25 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:11:14 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
d. Not at all
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:17:54 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:18:16 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
f. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:18:50 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
a. Proponents of the initiative
Source: Site www.lapetition.com
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:20:20 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:24:31 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
a. Members of the national legislature
j. Other (specify)
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:36:29 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: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:39:13 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. pas de restrictions
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin .
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:43:28 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
b. Separately and subsequently
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:47:41 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. Pas de délai fixe
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin .
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:50:32 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
b. No
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-12 23:51:32 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number 500.000
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:39:17 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 500.000
Source: Constituion 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:40:37 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 500.000
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:43:15 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number 500.000
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:44:21 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:52:57 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: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:47:12 UTC
DD78 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin .
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:54:23 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 21:56:02 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
c. Other (specify)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:05:41 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
c. Other (specify)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:06:58 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
c. Other (specify)
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:08:30 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
c. Other (specify)
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin. Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:13:26 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 OUI
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:15:18 UTC
DD85 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:17:08 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
b. At specified places
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:23:37 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
b. At specified places
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:24:21 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
a. Anywhere
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:25:17 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
a. Anywhere
Source: www.lapetition.com
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:26:41 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
f. Other (specify)
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:28:20 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
c. Other (specify)
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:39:28 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
c. Other (specify)
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:40:54 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
c. Other (specify)
Source: www.lapetition.com et Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:44:40 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
c. Other (specify)
Source: www.lapetition.com et Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:46:39 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:47:06 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Source: Constitution 1992 titre 1 article 4 alinéa 3.
Last updated: 2005-05-13 22:51:07 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante.
b. Full Address 198,Rue des Echis Lomé-TOGO, BP.7005
c. Telephone 222 29 51 /222 56 71
d. Facsimile 222 39 61 / 222 39 62
e. Email [email protected]
f. Website Address http://www.cenitogo.tg/
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Ahooney-Zunu Arthème.
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections French.
Last updated: 2008-02-19 15:09:14 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Comments: La CENI a des sous commissions regionales et locales.
Source: voir article 3 de la loi n°2000-007 du 05 avril 2000 modifiée par la loi n°2002-001 du 12 mars 2002 et la loi n°2003-01 du 7 février 2003.
Last updated: 2005-01-22 17:59:36 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
g. Other
Comments: The CENI prepare the budget LA CENI élabore son budget de fonctionnement et le budget des élections-en liaison avec le ministère des finances.
Source: Article 7 du code électoral.
Last updated: 2008-02-19 15:11:07 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: The “Cour des comptes”
Source: voir article 7 du code électoral
Last updated: 2008-02-19 15:09:55 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
a. For the election period only
Last updated: 2008-02-19 15:11:07 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
a. estimated total: les chiffres ne sont pas publiés.
Last updated: 2008-02-19 15:09:14 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: 2008-02-19 15:09:14 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: Articles 59 &60 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-01-22 18:34:00 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
e. Appointed
Source: article 66 de la constitution
Last updated: 2008-02-19 12:44:09 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Article 58,59 et 60 de la constitution.
Last updated: 2005-01-08 19:30:51 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
b. Two chambers
Source: article 51 de la constitution
Last updated: 2005-01-16 11:45:46 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Last updated: 2008-02-19 14:53:12 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 *
Last updated: 2008-02-19 12:44:09 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Source: Loi N 2000-007 du 05 avril 2000 portant code électoral modifiée par la loi n°2002-001 du 12 mars 2002 et la loi n°2003-01 du 7 février 2003
Last updated: 2008-02-19 14:54:29 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Article 1 du code électoral.
Last updated: 2005-01-15 16:17:22 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Last updated: 2008-02-19 14:58:41 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Mr OUEDRAOGO DAOUDA
b. Job Title: CONSULTANT
d. Contact Address: s/c EL HADJ ISSA 01 BP 3166 OUAGA 01
e. Telephone: 0022678858694
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2005-06-09 17:10:30 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: Mr Théodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit à l'université au bénin.
Last updated: 2005-05-10 22:07:22 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
g. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 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 OUI
Source: code électoral 2005 chapitre 6 article 141.
Last updated: 2005-05-18 12:39:04 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising OUI
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
a. ....... le code électoral
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
b. The law does not specify any limits OUI
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
b. None OUI
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:24:02 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
a. ......... respect du principe d'égalité
Last updated: 2008-02-20 12:19:35 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Last updated: 2008-02-20 08:26:43 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Source: ARTICLE 281 du code électoral.
Last updated: 2005-05-20 23:55:20 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
f. Registration
i. Minimum level of literacy
Last updated: 2008-02-20 08:30:07 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Source: ARTICLE 281 DU CODE électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-16 15:24:12 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
b. In presidential elections
c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
d. In legislative elections (Chamber 2)
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Last updated: 2008-02-20 08:31:16 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
c. Indirect
d. Other
Last updated: 2008-02-20 08:33:16 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Articles 119 et 120 du code électoral.
Last updated: 2005-01-16 19:39:38 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
e. Court order
f. Other
Last updated: 2008-02-20 08:43:51 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
j. Religious Institutions
Last updated: 2008-02-19 15:47:27 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: voir VE01
Last updated: 2005-01-16 13:00:48 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
h. By proxy
Last updated: 2008-02-20 08:22:03 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Source: VOIR article 61 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-22 23:46:57 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-01-16 14:35:27 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Last updated: 2008-02-20 08:22:03 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Article 113 du code électoral
Last updated: 2005-01-16 14:53:04 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 10
b. The largest polling station: 10
Last updated: 2008-02-20 08:22:03 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
e. 20
Source: Article 51 du code électoral.
Last updated: 2008-02-19 16:08:10 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
e. Other
Last updated: 2008-02-19 16:08:10 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: CENI
Last updated: 2008-02-19 16:08:46 UTC
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