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Voter Education

Bhutan Bhutan

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: Article 34: The Election Commission shall be responsible for the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of Electoral Rolls for, and conduct of, all elections to Parliament and Local Governments as well as of holding of National Referendums under the Constitution in a free and fair manner. Article 35: It shall be the responsibility of the Election Commission to:(a) Register political parties; (b) Promote public awareness on electoral matters by conducting education and information dissemination programmes or by any other means; (c) Provide information and advice on referendums and electoral matters to Parliament and the Government;
Source: Election Act of Bhutan, Chapter 3, Article 34-35: https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ElectionActEnglish.pdf
Verified: 2024/08/27
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs
Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: a. Continuously
Comments: Information on elections and legislation, as well as workshops on voter education for stakeholders, the public, and others, is continuously announced online by the Bhutan Electoral Commission.
Source: https://www.ecb.bt/
Verified: 2024/08/27
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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
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
Comments: There is a voter guide provided by the Bhutan Electoral Commission from 2006. Information on elections and legislation, as well as workshops on voter education for stakeholders, the public, and others, is continuously announced online by the Bhutan Electoral Commission.
Source: Bhutan Voter Guide (2006) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/BT/Bhutan%20-%20Voter%20guide%202006%20nglish.pdf https://www.ecb.bt/
Verified: 2024/08/27
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