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Voter Education
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
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
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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