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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: The High Council of Media shall ensure that equal access to State media is guaranteed to all independent candidates, political organisations and coalitions of political organisations in competition.
Source: Loi organique n°03/2010/OL et loi n°27/2010 relative aux élections (2010), art. 67: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-organic-law-nb0-17-2003-of-07-07-2003/
Verified: 2017/03/03
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: EU Observation Mission, Final Report on the Legislative Elections of 15-18 September 2008: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-final-report-legislative-elections-to-the/view
Verified: 2017/03/03
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments:
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Verified: 2017/03/03
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: There is no maximum limit.
Source: EU Observation Mission, Final Report on the Legislative Elections of 15-18 September 2008: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-final-report-legislative-elections-to-the/
Verified: 2017/03/03
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