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Tajikistan
- 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
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:27:26 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
c. Compactness of constituencies
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:27:26 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Hanna Berheim
b. Job Title: Research Assistant
c. Organisation: International IDEA
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 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
Comments: C:Ch10:98 "Amendments and additions to the Constitution are introduced through general referenda. A referendum is held if two-thirds of the people's deputies vote for it to be held. The procedures for holding a referendum are determined by constitutional law." C:Ch10:99 "Proposals to amend or add to the Constitution are introduced by the President or on the petition of no less than one third of the people's deputies of Tajikistan. Proposals to amend or add to the Constitution are published in the press three months before the referendum."
Source: The 1994 Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 98 and 99
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:30:13 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:Ch10:98 "Amendments and additions to the Constitution are introduced through general referenda. A referendum is held if two-thirds of the people's deputies vote for it to be held. The procedures for holding a referendum are determined by constitutional law." C:Ch10:99 "Proposals to amend or add to the Constitution are introduced by the President or on the petition of no less than one third of the people's deputies of Tajikistan. Proposals to amend or add to the Constitution are published in the press three months before the referendum."
Source: The 1994 Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 98 and 99
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:30:13 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Comments: C:Ch10:98 "Amendments and additions to the Constitution are introduced through general referenda. A referendum is held if two-thirds of the people's deputies vote for it to be held. The procedures for holding a referendum are determined by constitutional law." C:Ch10:99 "Proposals to amend or add to the Constitution are introduced by the President or on the petition of no less than one third of the people's deputies of Tajikistan. Proposals to amend or add to the Constitution are published in the press three months before the referendum."
Source: The 1994 Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 98 and 99
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:30:13 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 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?
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 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: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 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: 2007-01-05 17:26:20 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
b. Full Address Dushanbe city, Rudaki ave. 40, 734025,
c. Telephone (992 372) 21-13-75 / 21-76-78 /27-75-36
d. Facsimile (992 372) 21-41-48
e. Email [email protected]
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Boltuev Mirzoali
h. Information Officer Rasulova Parvina
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Russian and Tajik
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:25:46 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:25:46 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
d. A national government department
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:25:46 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
d. A national government department
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:25:46 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: For a term of five years
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:25:46 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: 2007-01-30 08:19:53 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: 2007-01-30 08:19:53 UTC
Electoral Systems
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
Source: The Central Election Commission of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:17:36 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: The Central Election Commission of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:17:36 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/); The Central Election Commission of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:17:36 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 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: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 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: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
a. Amount (Euros) 22434 Euros
Comments: 100,000 somoni Tajikistan Somoni = 22433.8897 Euros
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:50:36 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)
e. Minimum number of candidates
Comments: a) 500 signatures
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-02-05 10:22:14 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
e. Minimum number of candidates
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-02-05 10:22:14 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:36:04 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:36:04 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
d. In legislative elections (Chamber 2)
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:36:04 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
c. Indirect
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:36:04 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:36:04 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:40:53 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
c. Automatically (triggered) recounted under certain conditions
d. By request
e. Court order
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:40:53 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
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:29:25 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
a. Continuously
Comments: However, more voter education at election time.
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:29:25 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
g. Yes, conducted by the Local Governments
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:29:25 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
c. At any polling station in the same country
e. At mobile polling stations
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:32:41 UTC
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
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:32:41 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
c. Special polling stations
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:32:41 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:32:41 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:32:41 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Comments: 18 years
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:31:09 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
d. Naturalization
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:31:09 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
c. Local Government Authority
Comments: "c" and "d". d) Polling stations.
Source: The Central Election and Referendum Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan
Last updated: 2007-01-30 08:31:09 UTC
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