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Voter Education

Maldives Maldives

VE001

Information campaigns performed by
Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): a. National Electoral Management Body
Comments: Constitution (2008) 170. The Elections Commission’s responsibilities and powers include the following: (g) to educate and create awareness among the general public on the electoral process and its purpose; Elections Commission Act (2008) 21. The Elections Commission shall have the following duties and powers: (g)educate and create awareness among the general public on the electoral process and its purpose
Source: Constitution 2008, art. 170 (g): http://www.majlis.gov.mv/en/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-english.pdf (2018) Elections Commission Act (2008), section 21 (g): https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20Commission%20Act.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/12
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs
Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: d. No information available
Comments: Information on frequency is not provided; however, the strategic plan for voter education can be referred from here: https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/ECSP_English_FINAL.pdf
Source: Election Commission of Maldives Strategic Plan 2016-2020 https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/ECSP_English_FINAL.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/13
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VE003

National civic education
Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: Constitution (2008) 170. The Elections Commission’s responsibilities and powers include the following: (g) to educate and create awareness among the general public on the electoral process and its purpose; Elections Commission Act (2008) 21. The Elections Commission shall have the following duties and powers: (g)educate and create awareness among the general public on the electoral process and its purpose Election Commission of Maldives Strategic Plan 2016-2020 '...stakeholders are key partners in conducting voter education activities. There is a need to work closely with civil society organisations and other key stakeholders, in developing targeted programmes of voter education and ensuring consistent information.'
Source: Constitution 2008, art. 170 (g): http://www.majlis.gov.mv/en/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-english.pdf (2018) Elections Commission Act, section 21 (g): https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/Elections%20Commission%20Act.pdf Election Commission of Maldives Strategic Plan 2016-2020: https://www.elections.gov.mv/en/core/downloads/ECSP_English_FINAL.pdf
Verified: 2019/02/13
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