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total countries/territories: 227
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Comments |
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Afghanistan
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b. Election time only
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The Commission is obliged to make available all materials necessary for election at the polling centers prior to the Election Day and provide, for voters and candidates, all possible facilities for the participation and exercising of the right to vote.
Source:
Afghan Election Law, art. 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/AF/afghanistan-election-law-2014-english/view (2014).
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2016/10/11
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Albania
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a. Continuously
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The Electoral Code: 82. the CEC is to be provided with a total of 90 minutes of free time for voter information by Public Radio and Television each year.
Source:
The Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania, dated 2 April 2015, art. 80.
Ilirjan Celibashi, Chairman of the Central Election Commission(CEC),
[email protected]
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2017/05/17
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Algeria
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e. Not applicable
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Source:
NDI Final Report on Algeria's Legislative Elections of 10 May 2012, p. 21-22: http://www.ndi.org/files/Algeria-Report-Leg-Elections-ENG.pdf (2017);
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gov.dz/Dynamics/frmCategories.aspx?htmls=13&s=23 (2013)
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2019/09/25
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American Samoa
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c. Other
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Periodically available online
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2017/08/18
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Andorra
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 26: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
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2023/06/09
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Angola
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a. Continuously
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Through the National Electoral Commission Directorate of Civic and electoral Education
Source:
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 24: http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc749c249-1c14-43bb-a49d-db985d718de6%7D.pdf (2017)
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2017/03/29
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Anguilla
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d. No information available
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2015/02/24
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Antigua and Barbuda
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d. No information available
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2014/06/05
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Argentina
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Sitio web de la Cámara Nacional Electoral: https://www.electoral.gob.ar/nuevo/paginas/btn/cyee/cyee.php (2019); Sitio web del Ministerio del Interior, Obras Públicas y Vivienda: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/instituto-nacional-de-capacitacion-politica (2019); https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/asuntos-politicos/direccion-nacional-de-relaciones-con-la-comunidad (2019)
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2021/12/26
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Armenia
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d. No information available
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Source:
Electoral Code of 26 May 2011: http://res.elections.am/images/doc/_ecode.pdf (2013).
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2015/12/01
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Aruba
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Mr. Hubert Maduro, President, Electoral Council of Aruba
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2017/07/07
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Australia
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a. Continuously
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The Australian Electoral Commission and the parliamentary education office continuously runs education campaigns with material available on its website.
Source:
The Australian Electoral Commission: http://www.aec.gov.au/Education/index.htm
Parliamentary Education Office: https://www.peo.gov.au/
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2024/09/09
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Austria
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b. Election time only
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The electoral authorities shall be responsible for the organization and carrying out of the elections. They are re-constituted before each election.
Source:
Federal Law on the Election of the National Council (1992), Art.2
http://www.legislationline.org/documents/action/popup/id/6544
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2012/05/29
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Azerbaijan
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b. Election time only
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Leading up to elections, voter education activities are conducted for stakeholders, election officials, and the public.
Source:
Republic of Azerbaijan Central Election Commission: https://www.msk.gov.az/en/search/index/education
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2024/11/13
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Bahamas
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b. Election time only
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The electoral management body is constituted only for the purposes and duration of each election. Information sources are available online from the elections board for a certain amount of time before the election and for the duration of the elections cycle.
Source:
Constitution of The Bahamas, Art. 51
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2012/05/30
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Bahrain
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Official Website of the Directorate of Elections and Referendum: http://www.vote.bh/
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2024/11/25
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Bangladesh
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b. Election time only
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Source:
S. M. Asaduzzaman; Public Relations Officer; Bangladesh Election Commission. Email: [email protected]
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2012/05/30
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Barbados
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a. Continuously
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Included in the national education system, but concentrated at election time.
Source:
Mr. Hensley Robinson
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2001/07/24
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Belarus
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Central Election Commission of Belarus: http://www.rec.gov.by/ru
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2023/09/13
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Belgium
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
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2019/04/25
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Belize
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Election and Boundaries Department’s web page: https://elections.gov.bz/the-department/
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2025/03/24
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Benin
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d. No information available
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Source:
Law n ° 2010-33 of 7 January 2011 setting general rules for the elections in the Republic of Benin, art. 36
http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Benin-2/Loi-electorale-generale-pour-2011.pdf (2016)
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2019/04/05
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Bermuda
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a. Continuously
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Continuously, with media emphasis around April & May of each year. In preparation for the publication of the annual June register.
Source:
Randy Scott, Parliamentary Registry
http://www.elections.gov.bm/
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2012/05/31
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Bhutan
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a. Continuously
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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/
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2024/08/27
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Bolivia
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b. Election time only
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Source:
EMB Law; "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 27 (3 & 5), 40 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-018-2010-organo-electoral-plurinacional-vigente/ (2019).
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2024/12/09
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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b. Election time only
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Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission Final Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina General Elections on 12 October 2014, Warsaw 7 January 2015
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/bih/133511?download=true
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2025/06/23
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Botswana
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Republic of Botswana Official Website - Independent Electoral Commission, Voter education strategies: http://www.gov.bw/en/Ministries--Authorities/Ministries/Independent-Electoral-Commission-IEC/Tools--Services/Services--Forms/Voter-education-strategies/ (2014);
"Voter education and some electoral issues in Botswana: 2004 and 2014 compared", by Zibani Maundeni, professor of political science, University of Botswana: http://bit.ly/10v6o7f (2014);
EISA Technical Assessment Team Report: Botswana Parliamentary and Local Government Elections 16 October 2009, 20, [www] 14, [www] http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/sa04eomr.pdf.
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2014/10/27
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Brazil
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b. Election time only
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Art. 93. The Superior Electoral Court may, in election years, request from radio and television broadcasters, during the one-month period prior to the start of electoral propaganda referred to in Article 36 and during the three days preceding the election date, up to ten minutes per day, whether continuous or not, which may be accumulated and used on separate days, for the dissemination of announcements, bulletins, and instructions to the electorate.
Art. 93-A. The Superior Electoral Court, during the period between April 1 and July 30 of election years, will promote, in up to five minutes per day, whether continuous or not, requested from radio and television broadcasters, institutional propaganda aimed at encouraging the participation of women, youth, and the black community in politics, as well as informing citizens about the rules and functioning of the Brazilian electoral system.
Source:
Election Law – Law No. 9,504, of September 30, 1997, Article 93, 93-A:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/lei-das-eleicoes/lei-das-eleicoes-lei-nb0-9.504-de-30-de-setembro-de-1997
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2024/10/15
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Brunei Darussalam
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e. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution, Art. 23: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/fdl/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Brunei_Constitution_1959_amended%202011_EN.pdf (2013);
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bx.html
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2013/03/18
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Bulgaria
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d. No information available
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2014/10/03
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Burkina Faso
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Electoral Code as amended in 2015, art. 14 (1): http://www.ceni.bf/sites/default/files/Code_électoral_BF-Version_21.05.2015.pdf (2015);
Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission: http://www.ceni.bf (2015)
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2015/12/04
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Burma (Myanmar)
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e. Not applicable
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2015/11/20
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Burundi
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission: https://www.ceniburundi.bi/
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2025/05/08
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Cambodia
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b. Election time only
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The National Election Committee is in charge of:
Promoting the public awareness on electoral matters through voters education and public dissemination programs and by other means.
Source:
Law on the Organization and Functioning of the National Election Committee, art. 42(22): http://ngocedaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tmp_11849-Draft-NEC-Law_Eng-337982827.pdf
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2023/10/11
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Cameroon
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e. Not applicable
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Source:
Transparency International Cameroon, Final Report of the Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Elections of 09 October 2011 in Cameroon: http://www.ti-cameroon.org/doc/Rapport%20final%20d%27observation_Elections%20prsidentielles_TI-C_eng.pdf (2012);
The Commonwealth, Final Report Final Report of the Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Elections of 09 October 2011 in Cameroon: http://www.thecommonwealth.org/files/242978/FileName/2011CETCameroonPresidentialElectionReport.pdf (2012)
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2012/08/10
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Canada
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a. Continuously
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Even though voter information outreach and programs peak during electoral events, outreach, information and education drives, particularly among groups of electors that are more likely to encounter obstacles in using their right to vote, are carried out by Elections Canada on a continuous basis.
Source:
Elections Canada (www.elections.ca)
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2025/03/28
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Cape Verde
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d. No information available
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Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Law No 56/VII/2010, art. 18 (1-f): http://www.parlamento.cv/userfiles/image/site/Leis/Altera%20o%20C%C3%B3digo%20Eleitoral%20-%20texto%20integrante.pdf (2016);
Official Website of the Directorate General for Support to the Electoral Process: http://www.dgape.cv/index.php/faqs?view=faq&catid=2 (2016)
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2016/05/04
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Cayman Islands
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Electoral Observation Report: “Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Election Expert Mission, Final Report”, page 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-cpa-bimr-electoral-observation-report-2021/ ;
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2021/12/13
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Central African Republic
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b. Election time only
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Since the EMB is not a permanent body, voter education programs are often conducted only during election time.
Source:
Electoral Law N° 09.016, Art. 10: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Centrafrique/CODE_ELECTORAL-RCA-2-octobre-2010.pdf (2016)
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2021/04/19
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Chad
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e. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral Code 2009
http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Chad_Electoral%20code_2009_fr.pdf (2016)
Constitution 2005
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Chad_2005.pdf?lang=en (2016)
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2019/04/23
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Chile
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional sobre Votaciones Populares y Escrutinios (2016)”, art. 175bis:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-sobre-votaciones-populares-y-escrutinios/
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2025/03/21
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China
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e. Not applicable
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2012/06/04
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Cocos (keeling) Islands
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a. Continuously
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The AEC is funded to deliver one key outcome:
Maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services and targeted education and public awareness programs.
Source:
https://www.aec.gov.au/About_AEC/AEC_Services/
https://education.aec.gov.au/
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2019/07/08
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Colombia
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Colombia”, art. 41: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-constitucion-politica-de-colombia-2016 (2016).
Official Website of the National Electoral Council: https://www.cne.gov.co/unidades-asesoras/47-unidad-de-capacitacion-y-fortalecimiento-democratico.
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2024/12/12
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Comoros
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d. No information available
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Source:
Law No 10-018/AU Amending certain provisions of the Electoral Act No. 07-001/AU of 14 January 2007, art. 66 (2)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KM/comores-electoral-law-2010/view (2016)
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2016/04/12
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Congo (Brazzaville)
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 17 (b): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-amendments-2016/view (2017)
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2017/03/29
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Congo (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the
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b. Election time only
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Source:
1)Loi organique portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (2010), art. 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rd.-congo-loi-organique-de-la-ceni/
2)Rapport final de la mission d'observation électorale de l'UE aux élections présidentielle et législatives du 28 novembre 2011 en RDC: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-rapport-final-elections-presidentielle-et/
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2016/11/29
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Cook Islands
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
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2012/06/05
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Costa Rica
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a. Continuously
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The Supreme Electoral Tribunal has standing offices for training and public relations, through which it offers several programs of electoral training.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley 8765: Código Electoral”, art. 309: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-ley-8765-codigo-electoral-2018.pdf/
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2018/01/24
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Croatia
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d. No information available
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2020/07/06
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Cuba
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d. No information available
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2023/09/12
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Cyprus
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b. Election time only
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OSCE Report: "As in previous elections, the MoI intends to launch a comprehensive voter information campaign and develop a range of information for media outlets and political parties. Regular meetings with different stakeholders are planned throughout the pre-election period."
Source:
Presidential Election, 28 January 2018 OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/cyprus/363771?download=true
Official website of the Central Electoral Service:
http://moi.gov.cy (2016);
Official website of the Government:
http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/ (2016).
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2024/10/25
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Cyprus (North)
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d. No information available
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2012/06/07
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Czech Republic
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d. No information available
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Source:
Electoral Law
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CZ/czech-republic-act-no.-247-on-elections-to-the/view
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2017/03/24
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Côte d'Ivoire
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Loi Portant Composition, Attribution et Fonctionnement de la Commission Électorale Indépendante (2001), art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-final-report-presidential-election-eu/view
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2016/12/01
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Denmark
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b. Election time only
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Voter education occurs at the national level when the announcement of a new election takes place. This is when the date of the election is provided and often when political parties begin campaigning.
However, "election law does not stipulate rules for the conduct of election campaigns, either as regards the maximum amount of money to be spent or the time periods where campaigning may – or may not – take place." But it is important to note that advertisements by politicians and political parties is not permitted on "national Danish television and radio and local Danish television channels [...] but are allowed on commercial radio broadcasting channels."
Finally, the "conduct and publication of opinion polls are not regulated by law. Consequently, such polls can be carried out and published right up to (or even on) election day."
Source:
The Parliamentary Electoral System in Denmark
Pg. 21, section 3.5
https://www.thedanishparliament.dk/~/media/pdf/publikationer/english/the-parliamentary-system-of-denmark_2011.ashx
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2019/05/23
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Djibouti
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d. No information available
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"In January 2011, Democracy International urged the Djibouti government to
launch a comprehensive information campaign airing voter education messages on democratic principles, the meaning of elections and the roles and responsibilities of citizens. Furthermore, education addressing gaps in the public’s knowledge of important areas such as voter registration and the issuance of national identification cards would go far in increasing understanding and encouraging broader public participation in electoral processes"
Source:
ISSA Report: Elections, politics and external involvement in Djibouti (2011) pp.3
http://aigaforum.com/articles/The_situation_Djibouti.pdf
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2018/03/30
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Dominica
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a. Continuously
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Every year, the Electoral Office organizes voter education programs, skits on radio and television, newspaper ads and lectures in various communities.
Source:
Dominica Elections Commission
http://electoraloffice.gov.dm/?page_id=10
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2014/12/16
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Dominican Republic
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Sitio Oficial de la Junta Central Electoral (JCE): http://www.jce.gob.do (2020).
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2020/02/05
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Ecuador
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Electoral y de Organizaciones Políticas de la República del Ecuador, Código de la Democracia”, art. 25 (16 & 17): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/EC/ecuador-codigo-democracia-2023/
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2025/03/13
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Egypt
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Official Website of the High Elections Committee: http://www.elections.eg (2015).
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2018/03/18
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El Salvador
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Electoral Law: “Decreto No. 413 — Código Electoral”, art. 83: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/SV/el-salvador-recopilacion-legislacion-electoral-2021/
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2024/12/19
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Equatorial Guinea
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d. No information available
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2013/04/09
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Eritrea
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Elections Act, art. 5:e
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2011/06/21
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Estonia
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b. Election time only
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Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Report on the Parliamentary Elections in Republic of Estonia on 4 March 2007 (Warsaw, 2007):
2015 Update
Findings of the 2011 Report on Estonia's elections
http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/estonia/75216?download=true
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2015/03/03
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Ethiopia
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 7 (4), 19 (4), 89
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
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2015/05/18
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Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
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b. Election time only
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Source:
Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 62: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
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2022/04/19
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Fiji
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a. Continuously
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Prior to an election, the Electoral Commission must ensure that a nationwide voter information and education programme is implemented on a timely basis, to inform and educate voters concerning the voter registration process, candidates and political parties, voting procedures, including postal and pre-poll voting, if applicable and procedures for protecting electoral rights.
--It seems that the Fiji Election Commission makes a pretty consistent effort to continuously publish election updates on their website, not just during election time, in response to poor voter education campaigns in the past---
Source:
Constitution, art. 75 (2-b): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-constitution-2013/at_download/file (2014).
Electoral Decree No. 11 of 2014, art. 3 (2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-electoral-decree-no.-11-of-2014/at_download/file (2014).
Final Report on the General Elections of 17 September 2014 by the Fijian Supervisor of Elections: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-final-report-on-the-general-elections-of-17/view (2014).
http://fijielects2018.org.fj/category/press-releases/page/6/
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2018/04/18
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Finland
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a. Continuously
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c) Information on elections is continuously updated on the Elections website of the Ministry of Justice.
The MoJ made efforts to expand voter education and the electoral information available, including extensive website content.
Source:
Official Website of the Election Unit of the Ministry of Justice: http://www.vaalit.fi(2012)
Finland: Final Election Assessment Mission Report, Parliamentary Elections, OSCE/ODIHR (2011)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/FI/finland-final-election-assessment-mission-report/view
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2018/03/16
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France
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Official Website of the Ministry of Interior: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr (2017);
Official Website of the Constitutional Court: http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-constitutionnel/francais/le-conseil-constitutionnel/presentation-generale/presentation-generale.206.html (2017);
Official Website of the Government: http://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Elections/Les-resultats/Presidentielles/elecresult__PR2012/(path)/PR2012/FE.html (2017)
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2020/06/21
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French Guiana
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a. Continuously
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Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2007/01/10
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French Polynesia
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b. Election time only
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2004/01/15
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Gabon
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d. No information available
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Source:
Law No. 7/96 of 12 March 1996 establishing common rules for all political elections, with all the subsequent amendments
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GA/gabon-code-electoral-2005/view (2017)
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2012/09/12
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Gambia
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a. Continuously
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There is a National Council for Civic Education that carries out Voter Information and Voter Education Campaigns on an ongoing basis.
Source:
Constitution, Chapter XVII, section 198, 199: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Gambia_2004?lang=en (2017)
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2017/03/21
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Georgia
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a. Continuously
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The Election Administration intensively used all available mechanisms to disseminate information about electoral novelties and technologies. Demonstration of electronic voting devices for different target groups was carried out with special intensity. In 2023, 1,708 such meetings were held, including 255 meetings in the regions densely populated by ethnic minorities and 186 – in mountainous regions.
The CEC and Training Centre adopted educational/informational programs for voters and stakeholders shown:
https://cesko.ge/static/file/202302232215-strategic-plan.pdf
Source:
Annual Report on the Activities of the Central Election Commission of Georgia and the CEC Training Center - 2023:
https://cesko.ge/en/chven-shesakheb/tsliuri-angarishi
|
2024/07/19
|
|
Germany
|
a. Continuously
|
The EMB has a voting information section on its website that includes all relevant information related to voting such as dates, deadlines, how to vote etc.
Source:
Der Bundeswahlleiter (Federal Returning Officer Website), http://www.bundeswahlleiter.de/en/
|
2025/03/06
|
|
Ghana
|
a. Continuously
|
The National Commission for Civic Education organizes on an ongoing basis voter education programme.
Source:
- Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, art. 45 (d), 231, 233:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-constitution-1992-with-amendments-through/view
- Official website of the National Commission for Civic Education: http://nccegh.org/
|
2016/09/21
|
|
Gibraltar
|
d. No information available
|
Source:
Gibraltar Government Website
https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/departments-services
|
2019/11/04
|
|
Greece
|
b. Election time only
|
Also option c. This is done when reforms are introduced
Source:
Ministry of Interior / Directorate of Elections: http://www.ypes.gr/el/Elections/
|
2020/07/25
|
|
Greenland
|
d. No information available
|
|
2012/06/14
|
|
Guadeloupe
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Guam
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
https://gec.guam.gov/index.php/for-voters/for-voters
|
2020/10/28
|
|
Guatemala
|
a. Continuously
|
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal’s Institute for Civic, Political and Electoral Education designs dissemination programs for Guatemalan citizens to increase their participation and strengthen democracy in the country.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos”, art. 125 u), 169 f): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GT/guatemala-lepp-y-reglamentos-2023/ ;
Tribunal Supremo Electoral de Guatemala: https://tse.org.gt/index.php/homepage/dependencias/322-instituto-de-formacion-y-capacitacion-civico-politica-y-electoral-2/ — https://aulavirtual.tse.org.gt/moodle/
|
2023/05/29
|
|
Guinea
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI): http://www.ceniguinee.org/;
The Carter Center Final Report on the 2010 Presidential Elections in Guinea, p. 26-28: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-final-report-presidential-elections-the/view;
|
2017/01/26
|
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 42: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012);
Law of 12 December 2009 on the National Electoral Commission, art. 11 (j): http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_da_cne.pdf (2012)
|
2014/06/24
|
|
Guyana
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy
|
2015/05/10
|
|
Haiti
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
International Mission for Monitoring Haitian Elections, final report 2006:
http://www.mieeh-immhe.ca/pdf/reportfeb7_e.pdf
|
2015/02/05
|
|
Holy See (Vatican City State)
|
e. Not applicable
|
|
2012/05/14
|
|
Honduras
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 59–60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
|
2025/08/07
|
|
Hong Kong
|
d. No information available
|
|
2021/06/07
|
|
Hungary
|
d. No information available
|
|
2018/07/30
|
|
Iceland
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 25
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
|
2020/07/27
|
|
India
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Electoral Commission of India 'SVEEP': http://ecisveep.nic.in/approach/approach-of-sveep/
|
2024/06/21
|
|
Indonesia
|
b. Election time only
|
According to the EU Election Observation Mission Final Report of the General Elections (2018), the Election Commission's voter information campaign was visible in broadcast media only one week before election day.
Source:
Election Commission of Pakistan Official Website: http://www.ecp.gov.pk/ (2012)
EU Election Observation Mission Final Report of the General Elections (2018)
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/final_report_pakistan_2018_english_0.pdf
|
2024/01/31
|
|
Iran, Islamic Republic of
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Iran: Elections Act of Islamic Consultative Assembly (1999), Art. 14: https://www.refworld.org/themes/custom/unhcr_rw/pdf-js/viewer.html?file=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.refworld.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Flegacy-pdf%2Fen%2F1999-11%2F4c35cba22.pdf
|
2024/11/19
|
|
Iraq
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Electoral Law of the Iraqi Parliament, Article 16(2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/IQ/iraq-electoral-law-of-the-iraqi-parliament-2013/view
IFES Program in Iraq Reaches Underrepresented Populations: http://aceproject.org/regions-en/countries-and-territories/IQ/links/iraq-ifes-program-in-iraq-reaches-underrepresented/view
|
2018/04/15
|
|
Ireland
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Official Website of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government: http://www.environ.ie/en/LocalGovernment/Voting/NationalElections/
Official Website of Public Service Information for Citizens: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government_in_ireland/elections_and_referenda/national_elections/
|
2024/11/21
|
|
Israel
|
b. Election time only
|
Information campaigns are only conducted during the elections.
Source:
Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
|
2015/03/15
|
|
Italy
|
b. Election time only
|
Voter education programs start from the day that the elections are announced.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law of 22 February 2000, n. 28, Art. 4.1
https://www.camera.it/parlam/leggi/00028l.htm
|
2020/07/18
|
|
Jamaica
|
a. Continuously
|
Voter education is ongoing but is intensified during the election period.
Source:
The Electoral Commission of Jamaica 2011
|
2012/01/23
|
|
Japan
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Public Offices Election Act, Art. 6 and 261(2):
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=325AC1000000100
|
2019/07/09
|
|
Jordan
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Comprised of Law No. 11 of 2012: Law on the Independent Electoral Commission and Law No. 46 of 2015, art. 12: Law to Amend the Law on the Independent Election Commission: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/jordan-consolidated-law-on-the-independent/view
|
2016/08/03
|
|
Kazakhstan
|
d. No information available
|
|
2024/10/18
|
|
Kenya
|
b. Election time only
|
|
2024/12/06
|
|
Kiribati
|
d. No information available
|
No official information provided.
|
2020/05/01
|
|
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
|
d. No information available
|
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Korea, Republic of
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
National Electoral Commission website: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1269
|
2024/08/28
|
|
Kuwait
|
d. No information available
|
|
2013/01/31
|
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Constitutional Law on Referendum in Kyrgyz Republic 2016 (amended in 2019), art. 6: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/d2/KYRG_Const%20Law%20on%20Referendum.pdf
|
2025/05/07
|
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Law No. 37/PO on the Election of Members of the National Assembly, art. 22 (2), 24 (1), 26 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LA/Lao-People2019s-Democratic-Republic-Law-on/view
|
2021/02/24
|
|
Latvia
|
a. Continuously
|
The information regarding elections are provided for in the Official Website of the Central Election Commission. Activities of the voter education are intensified during the pre-elections period.
Source:
Latvian Central Election Commission's Official Website: http://web.cvk.lv/pub/public/index.html (2014)
|
2014/10/09
|
|
Lebanon
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Official website of the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities:
http://elections.gov.lb/Home.aspx
Parliamentary Election Law, art. 75:
https://www.ministryinfo.gov.lb/en/22598
|
2024/11/20
|
|
Lesotho
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Lesotho, art. 66A
|
2017/07/19
|
|
Liberia
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Official Website of Liberian National Elections Commission (2017),http://www.necliberia.org/page_info.php?&7d5f44532cbfc489b8db9e12e44eb820=MjE%3D
The Carter Center, Final Report on the 2011 National Elections in Liberia, p. 25: http://www.cartercenter.org/resources/pdfs/news/peace_publications/election_reports/liberia2011-finalrpt.pdf (2013);
EISA Interim Statement of the Election Observer Mission to the Liberia Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives Elections of 11 October 2011, p. 5: http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/eomli201110.pdf (2013)
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
|
d. No information available
|
No provisions on how regularly voter education programs must be conducted.
Source:
Law No. 3 on the Establishment of the High National Election Commission (HNEC) (National Transitional Council of Libya): https://security-legislation.ly/latest-laws/law-no-3-of-2012-on-the-establishment-of-the-high-national-commission-for-elections/
Law No. 4 on the Election of the General National Congress (2012). (National Transitional Council of Libya): (Eng) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the-e/view (Arabic) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the/view
|
2024/11/25
|
|
Liechtenstein
|
d. No information available
|
|
2022/08/02
|
|
Lithuania
|
b. Election time only
|
The information regarding elections could be accessed at the official website of the Central Election Commission. However, voter education programs are intensified before the elections.
Source:
Republic of Lithuania Law on the Central Electoral Commission (20 June 2002, as last amended on 18 March 2014– No XI-958), art. 3 (2)(13,14)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/ea463d10f30311e3a8c1a1dee39661ca?jfwid=rivwzvpvg
Republic of Lithuania, Law on the Elections to the Seimas (9 July 1992, as last amended on 22 March 2016 – No XII-2265), art. 16 (1), 18 (1)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/LT/republic-of-lithuania-law-on-elections-to-the-1/at_download/file
Official Website of the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Lithuania: http://www.vrk.lt/veikla (2016).
|
2020/06/05
|
|
Luxembourg
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
https://luxembourg.public.lu/en/society-and-culture/political-system/citizen-participation-luxembourg.html
https://elections.public.lu/en/support/faq/faq-communales.html
https://luxembourg.public.lu/en/society-and-culture/political-system/electoral-system.html
|
2024/11/21
|
|
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
|
b. Election time only
|
Electoral Code, Art. 13: (1) The citizens shall be informed about the carrying out the elections through a public call and by displaying posters on visible places. (2) The informing from paragraph (1) of this article shall be done by the competent election commission.
Source:
Electoral Code of the Republic of Macedonia including 2021 amendments, article 13 (1): https://www.ifes.org/document/northmacedoniaelectoralcodeupdatesseptember2021pdf
|
2024/11/19
|
|
Madagascar
|
d. No information available
|
Source:
Law n° 2012-004 establishing the Independent National Electoral Commission for the Transition, art. 5: http://www.ceni-madagascar.mg/dossier/Loi_2012-004_CENIT.pdf (2013)
|
2013/02/11
|
|
Malawi
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
EISA Election Observer Mission Report: Malawi Parliamentary And Presidential Elections 20 May 2004, 16-17, [www] http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/m04eomr.pdf.
|
2025/05/26
|
|
Malaysia
|
d. No information available
|
Source:
Constitution: http://confinder.richmond.edu/admin/docs/malaysia.pdf (2013);
Elections Act 1958 with the subsequent amendments: http://www.agc.gov.my/Akta/Vol.%201/Act%2019%20-%20Elections%20Act%201958.pdf (2013)
|
2013/03/21
|
|
Maldives
|
d. No information available
|
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
|
2019/02/13
|
|
Mali
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Article 9 du Code électoral
Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, [email protected], 2008-02-20
|
2008/03/28
|
|
Malta
|
e. Not applicable
|
No voter education programs are conducted, but the public can obtain the relevant information on the official website of the Electoral Commission.
Source:
Official Website of the Electoral Commission: http://www.electoral.gov.mt/news.aspx?x=%2bhwnTRj%2bVUAqSCVavPKf9g8W%2fQLsSnyWLPjRRvQCiY7g%2bjeKzozZ6tvgv77msGav6dip2%2fR4lJjbC%2bQCry7jo%2fqM2dmm2P6qUCBCvQHFVavLxULHN7KbpA%3d%3d (2012)
|
2012/05/22
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
d. No information available
|
|
2023/10/12
|
|
Martinique
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Mauritania
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Organic Law No. 2012 - 027 on the establishment of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 4 (2)
|
2024/10/28
|
|
Mauritius
|
b. Election time only
|
Prior to any forthcoming general election, the Electoral Commissioner's office keeps the electorate informed of the administrative arrangements for every registration exercise through the publication of notices in the Government Gazette and in the local newspapers. Officials of the Electoral Commissioner's office also deliver talks on radio and television to explain the process of registration or polling. The political parties too are very active in this process through political canvassing, radio and television broadcast as well as through the spoken word at public meetings.
Source:
EISA Official website: http://www.eisa.org.za/WEP/maueducation.htm (2012)
|
2012/02/25
|
|
Mexico
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", art. 30 & 58: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
|
2024/04/12
|
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
d. No information available
|
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Moldova, Republic of
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Code, No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.97, art. 22:g, 28:a & b, 33:d.
|
2021/04/05
|
|
Monaco
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, Observation of the elections to the National Council of Monaco (10 February 2013)
https://assembly.coe.int/nw/xml/XRef/Xref-XML2HTML-en.asp?fileid=19506&lang=en
|
2023/09/12
|
|
Mongolia
|
b. Election time only
|
7.1.6. to introduce legislations on referendums and election to the public, improve voter
education, conduct trainings and research in this field and provide information to the public on
election process and dates.
Source:
The Law on the Central Election Body, Art. 7 (1.6): https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7740/file/Mongolia_law_central_election_body_2006_en.pdf
|
2020/02/17
|
|
Montenegro
|
b. Election time only
|
|
2021/12/22
|
|
Morocco
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69
|
2022/08/02
|
|
Mozambique
|
b. Election time only
|
According to the EU observation report on the 2009 Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Assembly Elections, the the Technical Secretariat for Electoral Administration (STAE) "deployed 2,100 civic and voter education officers throughout the country during two months. They used traditional leaders as points of entry and communication in the communities. They ceased their activities on the day before the official beginning of the election campaign in a bid to avoid creating confusion among voters between voter education and political campaigning. Civic education spots were also broadcast in Portuguese and 22 local languages in national and local radios and TV stations for a period of four months that ended on election day".
Source:
Election Observation Mission Final Report on the Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Assembly Elections in Mozambique(EU, 2009): http://www.eueom-mozambique.eu/EN/Final_Report.html (2014);
Law No. 6/2013 of 22 February 2013 regulating the functioning, composition and organisation of the National Electoral Commission (as amended by Law No. 9/2014), art. 9 (1)(h), 41 (1)(c), 52 (i): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MZ/mozambique-law-no.-9-2014-of-12-march-2014/view (2014).
|
2014/10/02
|
|
Namibia
|
a. Continuously
|
Although not tasked by law with voter education the Independent Electoral Commission has treated its mandate to register voters to include civic and voter education using mass media and voter educators. It has mobilised CSO expertise through the Elections Support Consortium. The Namibian Non-Governmental Organisations Forum also plays a key role.
Source:
EISA Electoral Observer Mission: Presidential and National Assembly Elections 15-16 November 2004 Report, 16-17, [www] http://www.eisa.org.za/PDF/namomr04.pdf
|
2012/02/25
|
|
Nauru
|
c. Other
|
"The Electoral Commission must ensure that voter information and education programmes are established and implemented from time
to time to assist voters in exercising their rights and for the effective conduct of the elections."
Source:
Electoral Act 2016, Art. 6. (http://ronlaw.gov.nr/nauru_lpms/files/acts/d83250a1ebdc56c1701fa7aa245af5b1.pdf).
|
2019/07/05
|
|
Nepal
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
The Election Commission Act 2073, Article 33: http://www.election.gov.np/ecn/uploads/userfiles/electioncommisionact2073. pdf; Official Website of the Electoral Education and Information Center: http://www.election.gov.np//eeic/overview-eeic.html (2018)
|
2018/04/06
|
|
Netherlands
|
a. Continuously
|
"Throughout the year, the Electoral Council acts as an information and knowledge point concerning voting rights and elections for municipalities, provincial courts, political parties, voters and the media. At the time of elections, an Electoral Information Point is set up together with the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK)."
Source:
Annual Report Electoral Council 2020 (6)
https://english.kiesraad.nl/publications/annual-reports/2021/03/16/index
|
2022/08/02
|
|
New Caledonia
|
b. Election time only
|
|
2003/11/28
|
|
New Zealand
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Electoral Act 1993, Art. 5 (c): http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0087/latest/whole.html#DLM308195 (2017);
Elections New Zealand Official Website: http://www.elections.org.nz (2017)
|
2024/07/10
|
|
Nicaragua
|
d. No information available
|
Source:
Electoral Law No. 331: “Ley Electoral No. 331 (enmendada por la ley No. 790 del 23/05/2012)”:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/leyes-electorales/nicaragua-ley-no.-331-ley-electoral-2012/ (2016).
|
2016/06/07
|
|
Niger
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, UE (2011), p. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
|
2017/02/01
|
|
Nigeria
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Electoral Act 2010, art. 2 (b): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013);
EU Final Report on the Nigerian 2011 General Elections, p. 28: http://www.eueom.eu/files/pressreleases/english/final-report-nigeria2011_en.pdf (2013)
|
2015/03/30
|
|
Niue
|
d. No information available
|
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
d. No information available
|
|
2024/12/11
|
|
Norway
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Official Website of the Ministry for Local Government and Regional Development: http://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/krd/information-campaigns/election_portal.html?id=456491 (2012)
|
2012/05/22
|
|
Oman
|
d. No information available
|
Source:
Basic Statute of the State, as amended by Royal Decree No. 99/2011: https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/oman_basic_statute_of_the_state_2011-english.pdf
ROYAL DECREE NO. 86/97 On the Formation of The Council of Oman (1997):
https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/r/natlex/fe/details?p3_isn=83508
|
2025/05/06
|
|
Pakistan
|
b. Election time only
|
According to the EU Election Observation Mission Final Report of the General Elections (2018), the Election Commission's voter information campaign was visible in broadcast media only one week before election day.
Source:
Election Commission of Pakistan Official Website: http://www.ecp.gov.pk/ (2012)
EU Election Observation Mission Final Report of the General Elections (2018)
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/final_report_pakistan_2018_english_0.pdf
|
2024/01/31
|
|
Palau
|
d. No information available
|
|
2016/11/04
|
|
Palestine
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 13 (12): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013);
NDI Pre-election Statement on the 2012 Local Elections: http://www.ndi.org/files/NDI%20Pre-election%20statement%20%28English%29.pdf (2013)
|
2013/04/09
|
|
Panama
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Electoral Code: “Código Electoral”, art. 145: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-codigo-electoral-2023/
|
2024/12/05
|
|
Papua New Guinea
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Official Website of the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea: http://www.pngec.gov.pg/ (2017)
|
2017/03/16
|
|
Paraguay
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Sitio web del Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral (www.tsje.gov.py)
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2023/03/16
|
|
Peru
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Organic Law of the National Court of Elections: “Ley 26486, orgánica del Jurado Nacional de Elecciones”, art. 5 (x): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-26486-organica-JNE-2019/
|
2020/01/28
|
|
Philippines
|
a. Continuously
|
Information regarding elections is disseminated on the electoral commission's website for use by the general public.
Source:
The Omnibus Election Code ("Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, s. 1985"), Sec. 52 (j): http://www.gov.ph/1985/12/03/batas-pambansa-blg-881-s-1985/ (2016);
Official Website of the Commission on Elections: http://www.comelec.gov.ph (2013)
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2016/05/10
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Poland
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b. Election time only
|
Leading up to an election.
Source:
National Electoral Office:
https://pkw.gov.pl/dla-mediow/informacje-prasowe/na-czym-polega-cisza-wyborcza-zobacz-nowy-spot-pkw
https://pkw.gov.pl/aktualnosci/informacje/lista-spotow-edukacyjno-informacyjnych-pkw-zwiazanych-z-wyborami-prezydenta-rp-w-2020-roku
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2024/11/13
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|
Portugal
|
a. Continuously
|
Article 71
Civic Clarification
Through Radiotelevisão Portuguesa, Radiodifusão Portuguesa, the press, and/or any other means of communication, the National Electoral Commission is responsible for promoting the objective clarification of citizens about the significance of the elections for the life of the country, the electoral process, and the voting process.
Chapter II
Competence and Operation
Article 5
Competence
1 – It is the responsibility of the National Elections Commission to:
a) Promote the objective clarification of citizens regarding electoral acts,
particularly through the media.
Source:
Law governing Elections to the Assembly of the Republic, Article 71:
https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LeiEleitoralARen.pdf
Law No. 71/78, of December 27, Establishes the National Elections Commission, Article 5 (1 a-j): https://www.cne.pt/sites/default/files/dl/legis_lei_71-78_lei-da-cne.pdf
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2024/10/10
|
|
Puerto Rico
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Electoral Law: “Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020”, art. 3.8(15), 5.1(10): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PR/puerto-rico-ley-58-2020-codigo-electoral-2020/
|
2020/11/03
|
|
Qatar
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e. Not applicable
|
Source:
https://www.idea.int/blog/stability-or-elections-look-qatars-2024-constitutional-referendum
|
2025/05/08
|
|
Romania
|
a. Continuously
|
The Permanent Electoral Authority elaborates materials and programmes of information and training of the electors on the Romanian electoral system in the time lapse between two electoral periods.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law No. 35 of 13 March 2008 for the election to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, art. 65(1)(l).
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4224/file/ROM%20Election%20Laws_en.pdf
|
2020/08/22
|
|
Russian Federation
|
d. No information available
|
The informational support of elections of deputies of the State Duma shall include voter information and election campaign and shall contribute to the conscious expression of voters will and openness of elections. Does not state when this occurs.
Source:
Electoral Law: Federal Law On Elections of Deputies to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, amended as of April 5, 2016, article 58: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiz-9bZwf6EAxVX4skDHb15AeIQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.te.gob.mx%2Fvota_elections%2Fpage%2Fdownload%2F16240&usg=AOvVaw3NYZOKj696lT-b9Q5THAwf&opi=89978449
|
2024/03/25
|
|
Rwanda
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Loi n°31/2005 du 24/12/2005 portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Nationale Electorale (2005), art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-loi-nb031-2005-du-24-12-2005-portant/
|
2018/11/02
|
|
Réunion
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Saint Helena
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Carol George, Office of the Chief Secretary, Saint Helena
|
2007/01/19
|
|
Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
d. No information available
|
Not explicitly stated.
|
2020/04/15
|
|
Saint Lucia
|
d. No information available
|
EMB website has electoral information available at all time.
Source:
St Lucia electoral commission website. http://www.electoral.gov.lc/electoral/registration
|
2013/07/16
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Electoral Office's website has some basic voter education information available. http://www.caribbeanelections.com/vc/education/default.asp
|
2021/12/27
|
|
Samoa
|
d. No information available
|
|
2021/04/09
|
|
San Marino
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Official Website of the State Secretariat of Interior: http://www.elezioni.sm/on-line/Home/Elezionipolitiche/GiuntaPermanentedelleElezioni.html (2012)
|
2012/05/28
|
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
d. No information available
|
Source:
Law on Electoral Commission n.º12/90 of 26 November 1990
Electoral Law of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe n.º 11/90 of 26 November 1990: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ST/sao-tome-e-principe-electoral-law
|
2016/06/28
|
|
Saudi Arabia
|
e. Not applicable
|
|
2012/08/20
|
|
Senegal
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Electoral Code 2012, art. R.2, L.1 (3), L.11, L.15: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Serbia
|
d. No information available
|
|
2017/03/15
|
|
Seychelles
|
b. Election time only
|
In the Seychelles, voter education is usually conducted three months before an election.
Source:
EISA EOM Report, 2011. pg 14.
EISA EOM Report, Presidential and Parliamentary elections, 2020.
https://eisa.org.za/pdf/sey2011eom.pdf
https://www.eisa.org/document/eom-report-2020-preliminary-statement-seychelles-cdws-eisa/
|
2025/02/28
|
|
Sierra Leone
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/;
Final Report, General Elections of 17 November 2012, The Carter Center (2012): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-final-report-general-elections-of-17/
|
2017/01/13
|
|
Singapore
|
e. Not applicable
|
Source:
Official Website of the Singapore Elections Department: http://www.eld.gov.sg (2017)
|
2017/03/24
|
|
Slovakia
|
b. Election time only
|
Before elections
Source:
Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic: http://www.minv.sk/?volby-a-referendum
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Slovenia
|
d. No information available
|
|
2017/03/30
|
|
Solomon Islands
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Official Website of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission: http://www.siec.gov.sb/index.php/voter-education.html (2019).
Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group on Solomon Islands' National Parliamentary Elections of 4 August 2010, p. 13: http://bit.ly/1uI4Ja7 (2019).
|
2019/03/01
|
|
Somalia
|
e. Not applicable
|
|
2016/11/25
|
|
South Africa
|
a. Continuously
|
Voter education is continuous.
Source:
IEC Election Report: 2009 Elections Report, Chapter 7 (2009): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/iec-election-report-2009-elections-report/view
Electoral Commission of South Africa Website: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-electoral-commission-of-south-africa/view
|
2014/05/01
|
|
South Sudan
|
a. Continuously
|
The National Elections Commission is responsible for conducting comprehensive electoral voter education and civic education programs on matters related to promotion of democratic elections.
Source:
National Elections Act 2012, art. 14 (2-d): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
|
2021/06/02
|
|
Spain
|
b. Election time only
|
Art. 50 outlines the responsibility of the Government to conduct information campaigns for elections, ensuring citizens are informed about the electoral process. While the law mandates the Government to carry out these campaigns, it does not specify a particular frequency. Typically, these campaigns are conducted in the lead-up to elections to ensure voters are well-informed about where, when, and how to register and vote.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica 5/1985, de 19 de junio, del Régimen Electoral General”, art. 50:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/ES/espana-ley-organica-5-1985-de-19-de-junio-del-1/
|
2025/04/02
|
|
Sri Lanka
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Official Website of the Department of Elections: http://www.slelections.gov.lk/index.html (2012);
Report of the Commonwealth Expert Team on Sri Lanka Presidential Election of 26 January 2010: http://www.thecommonwealth.org/files/220094/FileName/FINALREPORT-CET2010PrintVersion.pdf (2012)
|
2016/02/04
|
|
Sudan
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
EU Election Observation Mission to the Executive and Legislative Elections of 11-15 April 2010 in Sudan, Final Report: http://www.eueom.eu/files/dmfile/final-report-eu-eom-sudan-2010_en.pdf (2012)
|
2012/09/04
|
|
Suriname
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Final Report of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission for the General Elections in the Republic of Suriname on May 25, 2010: http://www.oas.org/es/sap/docs/deco/2010/SURINAME_%20MAY25_%202010_e.pdf (2012)
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Swaziland
|
a. Continuously
|
One of the functions of the Elections and Boundaries Commission is to - facilitate civic or voter education as may be necessary in between elections.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, art. 90(7)(b).
|
2012/02/24
|
|
Sweden
|
b. Election time only
|
Election time only BUT limited information available (film, brochure) also in between elections.
Source:
Official Website of the Swedish Election Authority: http://www.val.se/in_english/general_information/voter_information/index.html (2012)
|
2014/08/04
|
|
Switzerland
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Official Website of the Swiss Chancellery: http://www.ch.ch/abstimmungen_und_wahlen/02186/index.html?lang=fr (2014)
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Syrian Arab Republic
|
d. No information available
|
|
2014/06/03
|
|
Taiwan
|
b. Election time only
|
The Central Election Commission shall deal with the following affairs:
1. Issuance of public notice for election or recall.
2. Proceeding and planning of election and recall affairs.
3. The candidates' applications for registration.
4. Examination of the candidates' qualifications.
5. Planning for propaganda of election.
6. Organization of the candidates' TV politics presentation.
7. Supervision of election and recall.
8. Examination and approval of election and recall results.
9. Fabrication and issuance of electee's certificates.
10. Subsidization of campaign funds for the candidates.
11. Other matters related to election and recall.
Source:
Article 7, Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act -https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0020053
|
2020/04/13
|
|
Tajikistan
|
b. Election time only
|
In the 2010 parliamentary elections, voter education was carried out in co-ordination with the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda by the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES). This took the form of six television spots that were broadcast by state TV stations on a daily basis. NAPST also conducted voter education in 65 towns for 1,300 people from different professional groups. Several voter education projects were supported by international partners, including in eleven Women’s Resource Centres throughout the country. These provided women with information and training on the voting process.
The situation has not changed considerably in 2024, the need for greater civic education and awareness on the election
process still persist.
Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission Final Report on the Parliamentary Elections of 28 February 2010 in the Republic of Tajikistan, p. 11, 20: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/69061 (2013)
OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report on the Republic of Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections 16-18 December 2024, https://www.osce.org/odihr/584344 (2024)
|
2025/02/17
|
|
Tanzania, United Republic of
|
d. No information available
|
Source:
The National Elections Act 2010, art. 4C: http://www.tz.undp.org/ESP/docs/Legal_Documents/National_Elections_Act-Cap_343.PDF (2013);
|
2015/10/26
|
|
Thailand
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Organic Act on the Election Commission B.E. 2550 (2007), Sec. 10 (14): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/TH/thailand-organic-act-on-the-election-commission/at_download/file;
Report of the International Election Observation Mission by The Asian Network for Free Elections on the General Elections of 3 July 2011 in Thailand: http://anfrel.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ThaiEOMReport_Edit_4-final_edit.pdf
|
2023/10/04
|
|
Timor-Leste
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
https://www.ifes.org/timor-leste
European Union Election Expert Mission Timor-Leste, 2023: https://www.eods.eu/library/EU%20EEM%20TLS%202023%20FR%20en.pdf
|
2024/10/02
|
|
Togo
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Electoral Code No. 2000-07 as amended by law No 2005-001, law No. 2007-009 and law No. 2009-002, art. 11: http://www.legitogo.gouv.tg/annee_txt/2007/Pages%20from%20jo_2007-007.pdf (2013)
|
2013/01/03
|
|
Tokelau
|
d. No information available
|
|
2020/01/22
|
|
Tonga
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Electoral Commission Act 2010, Art. 10 (2 g): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-commission-act-2010/view (2021)
|
2021/09/15
|
|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
a. Continuously
|
The Public Education and Public Relations (PEPRU) Department of the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) receives the co-operation of Government Ministries and other agencies in the State sector, as well as private sector organizations such as financial institutions. For example, some of the Commission’s information materials are disseminated via the route of posters, brochures and intranet facilities in the workplace of several of these organizations.
Source:
Elections and Boundaries Commission website (2020): https://www.ebctt.com/services/public-education/ ;
The Commonwealth Observer Group, Final Report for the 7 September 2015 Parliamentary Elections: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-cog-final-report-2015/
|
2020/08/22
|
|
Tunisia
|
b. Election time only
|
The ISIE is by law mandated to implement awareness and voter education programs and collaborate with all segments of civil society that work in the area of elections a both the national and international level.
As noted by the Carter Center observation mission, in light of the 2014 elections, "the ISIE did not launch its voter awareness campaign until one week after the voter registration process had begun". Civil society organisations were also involved in awareness-raising activities.
Source:
Organic Law n° 2012-23 of 20 December 2012 on the Independent High Authority for Elections, as amended by the Organic Law n° 2013- 52 of 28 December 2013, art. 3 (12): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisie-loi-organique-nb0-2012-23-du-20-decembre/view (2014);
The Carter Center, Pre-election Statement, Legislative and Presidential Elections 2014, p. 4-5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/tunisia-pre-election-statement-legislative-and/view (2014).
|
2019/08/05
|
|
Turkey
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report. 30 March – 1 April 2011. Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Turkey. 12 June 2011. Warsaw 13 April 2011: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/76837
|
2016/01/21
|
|
Turkmenistan
|
d. No information available
|
|
2013/03/05
|
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
d. No information available
|
|
2020/10/08
|
|
Tuvalu
|
d. No information available
|
|
2012/06/19
|
|
Uganda
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (g): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf(2016);
Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 12 (g, i, l, m)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf (2016)
Official Website of the Electoral Commission of Uganda: "Voter Education and Training", http://www.ec.or.ug/pub/voter_education.pdf(2016)
|
2016/02/29
|
|
Ukraine
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
Law on the Central Election Commission (last amended in 2018) article 17 (11, 12)
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/en/1932-15
|
2019/03/11
|
|
United Arab Emirates
|
e. Not applicable
|
|
2019/09/25
|
|
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Article 13: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/section/13
Official Website of Parliament: http://www.parliament.uk/education/
The Electoral Commission: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/
|
2025/06/16
|
|
United States of America
|
a. Continuously
|
Voter education campaigns are conducted continuously, but more pronounced in the months prior to general and midterm elections.
|
2024/10/14
|
|
Uruguay
|
a. Continuously
|
Source:
Corte Electoral: https://www.gub.uy/corte-electoral/
|
2024/12/18
|
|
Uzbekistan
|
b. Election time only
|
The CEC organised a comprehensive and inclusive voter education campaign in a variety of formats, which was promoted throughout the country and well in advance of election day (OSCE).
Source:
OSCE ODIHR Election Observation Mission Final Report, Republic of Uzbekistan, Presidential Election 24 October 2021: https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/9/e/516435_0.pdf
|
2024/08/26
|
|
Vanuatu
|
d. No information available
|
|
2025/03/25
|
|
Venezuela
|
a. Continuously
|
According to the law: "One of the responsibilities of the National Electoral Council is to maintain permanent facilities to training, education and electoral information."
Source:
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 33 (43), 43 (5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
|
2020/11/15
|
|
Viet Nam
|
d. No information available
|
Source:
Law of 1997 on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly, as amended and supplemented by laws No. 31/2001/QH10 and No: 63/2010/QH12, art. 14 (2), 15 (2), 17 (2), 56: http://www.moj.gov.vn/vbpq/en/lists/vn%20bn%20php%20lut/view_detail.aspx?itemid=2526 (2013)
|
2021/03/24
|
|
Virgin Islands, British
|
d. No information available
|
|
2009/08/14
|
|
Virgin Islands, U.S.
|
d. No information available
|
|
2009/08/14
|
|
Wallis and Futuna
|
d. No information available
|
|
2009/08/14
|
|
Western Sahara
|
d. No information available
|
|
2009/08/14
|
|
Yemen
|
b. Election time only
|
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 38: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
|
2012/08/22
|
|
Zambia
|
d. No information available
|
|
2016/06/28
|
|
Zanzibar
|
b. Election time only
|
The article does not explicitly state the frequency of voter education programs. The relevant article (art. 5 b) states: " The Commission shall be responsible for - the promotion and co-ordination of voter education."
Source:
Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984 as amended, art. 5 (b)
http://www.temco.udsm.ac.tz/images/stories/Electral_Laws/ZANZIBAR-ELECTION-ACT-2010.pdf (2016)
|
2016/04/05
|
|
Zimbabwe
|
b. Election time only
|
Not later than one week after the publication of a proclamation or notice in terms of fixing the dates of an election, the Commission shall begin a programme of voter education directed at the electorate in the election.
Source:
Zimbabwe Electoral Act 40D. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZW/zimbabwe-consolidated-electoral-act-amended-2018/view
https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/4c46c1572.pdf
|
2023/09/25
|
