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total countries/territories: 71
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Answers |
Comments |
Verified |
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Albania
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
f. Website
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The CEC uses this forms of voter education. There were not any refernda until now, therefore there is no practice concerning voter education reagrding referenda.
Source:
www.cec.org.al
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2005/03/21
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Algeria
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i. Not applicable
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Source:
Articles 168 to 171, Electoral law
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2005/04/29
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Argentina
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i. Not applicable
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2021/12/26
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Bahrain
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i. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral Law
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2005/05/02
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Belarus
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a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
f. Website
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Source:
http://mail.ncpi.gov.by
http://www.rec.gov.by/
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2005/03/29
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Belgium
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i. Not applicable
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2012/05/04
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Benin
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h. None
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Source:
Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
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2005/05/06
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Botswana
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
g. Other(specify)
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g) Workshops, publication of manuals, discussions, kgotla meetings, voter education materials.
Undertaken by the Independent Electoral Commission Secretariat in conjunction with media houses, consultants, NGOs and, in some instances, political and religous leaders.
Source:
IEC Botswana: "Civic and Voter Education Strategy Draft Outline" and its "Civic and Voter Education Curriculum" - part of "The Road to the 2004 General Elections".
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2006/11/30
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Bulgaria
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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2006/11/03
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Burkina Faso
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a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
Assemblee Nationale
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2005/04/12
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Cambodia
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i. Not applicable
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2006/11/07
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Canada
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
g. Other(specify)
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g) According to s. 31 of the Referendum Act, The Chief Electoral Officer may implement public education and information programs to make the referendum process better known to the public, particularly to those persons and groups most likely to experience difficulties in exercising their democratic rights. In practice, information and education material are made available on various supports and formats, including in multiple non-official languages, TTY and regular free phone services, on an interactive Web site, though voting templates and the availability of interpreters for people with various disabilities. Pursuant to s. 3(5) of the Referendum Act, the Chief Electoral Officer shall ensure that the text of a referendum question is available in such aboriginal languages and in such places in those languages, as the Chief Electoral Officer, after consultation with representatives of aboriginal groups, may determine.
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2006/12/10
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Chile
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b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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2005/04/05
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Croatia
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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These action are being taken only by NGOs.
Source:
Mr. Damir Azenic, GONG
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2005/11/14
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Côte d'Ivoire
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a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
ARTICLE 2 DE LA LOI N 2004-642
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2005/04/07
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Egypt
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i. Not applicable
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Not applicable. The date of referendum is only announced in the public newspaper.
Source:
Article 23, Political Rights Law.
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2005/05/22
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Eritrea
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
eritrean election handbook 2001
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2005/08/29
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Estonia
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c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
f. Website
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The campaign of the National Elections Committee is limited to radio and TV broadcasts and website publishing. Private individuals and political parties can use what methods they deem appropriate.
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2006/11/29
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Finland
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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2005/04/13
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Gambia
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
g. Other(specify)
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Theatre
Source:
MR. KAWFU CEESAY- FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE GAMBIAN IEC
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2005/04/03
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Greece
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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Source:
P.D. 96/2007 (Codification of the legal provisions on parliamentary elections), Art. 130 (1d,4)
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2012/04/13
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Guam
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
f. Website
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Source:
Gerald A. Taitano, Executive Director Guam Election Commission
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2007/01/10
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Iraq
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
g. Other(specify)
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g) Information in mosques
Source:
Jose Maria Aranaz, Legal Advisor, UN-EAD
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2007/01/03
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Israel
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i. Not applicable
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2015/03/15
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Italy
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c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
g. Other(specify)
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g) Posters
Source:
Law of 22 February 2000, n. 28, Art. 9
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2012/04/17
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Kenya
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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2012/03/15
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Latvia
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i. Not applicable
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2005/03/21
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Lebanon
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i. Not applicable
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2005/05/17
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Lesotho
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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2015/03/15
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Liberia
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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2005/09/30
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Liechtenstein
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a. Information booklets
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2005/05/03
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Lithuania
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h. None
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2005/03/23
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Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
g. Other(specify)
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Law on Referendum, Article 32: The decision for announcing a referendum shall be announced in the media no later than 15 days before the day of holding the referendum. The text of the decision upon which it will be decided on the referendum shall also be announced in the media.
Law on Referendum, Article 33: The citizens shall be informed about the referendum through a public appeal and putting posters on perceptible places.
Source:
Law on Referendum and civil initiative, Official Gazette of RM no. 24/98, art. 32, 33:
https://www.legislationline.org/documents/id/5640
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2020/04/22
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Malawi
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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2006/10/16
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Malaysia
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i. Not applicable
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2007/01/07
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Mali
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a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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Source:
Selon MOnsieur Omar Kamian du CSC
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2005/06/05
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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Source:
Johnathan John, Director, FSM Elections
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2007/01/08
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Moldova, Republic of
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i. Not applicable
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According to ad hoc laws for each referendum
Source:
kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
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2021/03/30
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Morocco
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b. Leaflets and pamphlets
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Source:
Article 114, Electoral Law
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2005/05/02
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Netherlands
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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2005/09/06
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New Zealand
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
d. TV broadcasts
g. Other(specify)
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The Commission conducted limited public information campaigns for both of the
referendums. For the first referendum there was a household mail-drop, and then some
advertising featuring ‘Orange Guy’ on television, radio, in print and online reminding
people of the deadline to enrol, voting packs being sent out, and then reminders
towards the close of the voting period. For the second referendum there was no
separate enrolment advertising, but limited advertising about voting packs being sent
out and then reminders about voting closing.
Source:
https://elections.nz/assets/2015-and-2016-flag-referendums/report-on-the-2015-and-2016-flag-referendums.pdf
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2024/07/12
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Niger
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a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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Source:
Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
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2005/06/07
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Norway
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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According to ad hoc laws for each referendum
Source:
kare Vollan, Director, Quality AS
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2007/01/07
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Peru
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h. None
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Source:
Informe de resultados 2004 Oficina Nacional de Procsos Electorales
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2005/08/25
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Poland
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g. Other(specify)
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Instruction pronted on the back of ballot paper.
Source:
Mr Henryk Bielski, Specialist in the National Electoral Office
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2005/11/13
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Portugal
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
g. Other(specify)
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Source:
Official web page of the National Electoral Commission: http://www.cne.pt/index.cfm?sec=0101020000 (2012)
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2012/04/20
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Romania
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h. None
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2005/03/20
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Russian Federation
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a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
http://www.cikrf.ru/rcoit/default.htm
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2005/03/30
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
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i. Not applicable
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No official information provided.
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2020/04/20
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Senegal
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a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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Source:
Tanor Thiendella Fall
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2005/06/06
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Seychelles
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a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
Seychelles Election Commission Manual
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2005/08/30
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Sierra Leone
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
g. Other(specify)
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FOR 'G' FOCUSED GROUP MEETINGS
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2005/06/09
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Solomon Islands
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i. Not applicable
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Source:
David Clark, Electoral Capacity Development Coordinator, Solomon Islands Election Commission
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2007/01/09
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Somalia
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
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2005/08/26
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South Africa
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
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2006/10/17
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Sudan
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h. None
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Source:
Article 128, Constitution
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2005/05/03
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Sweden
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
g. Other(specify)
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g) Special information for certain groups of voters, eg. audio tapes or braille for visually handicapped.
Source:
Act on National Referenda (SFS 1979:369), Section 6: http://www.sweden.gov.se/content/1/c6/06/97/09/436f8d27.pdf (2012);
Official Website of the Swedish Election Authority: http://www.val.se/in_english/general_information/voter_information/index.html (2012)
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2012/05/16
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Switzerland
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a. Information booklets
f. Website
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Source:
Electoral Law of 17 December 1976 regulating political rights, Art. 10A: Official website of the Swiss administration: http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/161_1/index.html (2012);
Official Website of the Swiss Chancellery: http://www.ch.ch/abstimmungen_und_wahlen/01253/index.html?lang=fr (2012)
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2012/05/14
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Togo
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a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
Mr Theodule Nouatchi enseignant de droit a l'universite au benin.
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2005/05/16
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Tonga
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i. Not applicable
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2021/09/15
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Tunisia
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i. Not applicable
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Source:
Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
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2005/05/03
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Turkey
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c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
g. Other(specify)
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poster, public meetings
Source:
Sabri Coskun former Deputy president of Higher Council of Elections
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2015/06/01
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Uganda
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
Uganda: Referendum Monitoring Africa Policy E-Journal available at
http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
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2005/08/24
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Ukraine
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g. Other(specify)
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ARTICLE 30. Authority of the Division Commission on Referendum.
The Division Commission on referendum:
1. posts the text of the draft law, resolution, submitted to the Referenda, on the premises of the voting station; provides citizens with the possibility to inform them of the time of preparation and conduct of the referendum, and the day of voting;
2. compiles the list of citizens, eligible to participate in the referendum, in the voting division;
3. presents the voter list to the general public, accepts and considers applications regarding errors in the list and resolves questions of making appropriate changes in the list;
4. accepts ballots in closed envelopes and secures the freedom of secret choice of those citizens who have changed their place of domicile in the period between presenting the lists to the general public and the day of the referendum;
5. notifies the citizens of the date of the referendum and of the voting station location;
6. ensures the preparation of premises for voting and ballot boxes;
7. organizes voting in the voting station during the day of the referendum;
8. forms the groups for tabulation of votes, tabulates votes in the voting division;
9. considers and resolves applications and complaints regarding preparation of referendum and organization of voting;
Source:
art. 30. of the law on referenda
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2005/03/17
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
Official Website of the Electoral Commission: http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/ (2012);
Official Website of the Broadcasters Liaison Group: http://www.broadcastersliaisongroup.org.uk/allocation/northernireland2011assemRef.html (2012)
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2012/05/09
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Uruguay
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g. Other(specify)
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Toda la difusión se hace a cargo y a su costo de los promotores de los mecanismos de democracia directa (iniciativa y referéndum).
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2006/04/11
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Vanuatu
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i. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral Commission of Vanuatu
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2016/01/27
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Viet Nam
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i. Not applicable
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2021/03/25
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Western Sahara
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c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
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2009/08/14
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Yemen
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c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
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Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
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2005/05/03
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Zimbabwe
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i. Not applicable
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2018/10/31
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