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Voter Education

Zambia Zambia

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
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Media
j. Religious Institutions
Comments: Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is tasked by law with voter and civic education; private instances are permitted to, providing they are impartial and independent of political parties and that they promote conditions for free and fair elections
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 77 & 78. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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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:
Source:
Verified: 2016/06/28
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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
l. Other
Comments: l. Any natural or juristic person providing voter education shall do so in a manner— (a) that is impartial and independent of any registered party or candidate contesting an election; and (b) that shall promote conditions conducive to free and fair election.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 78. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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