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total countries/territories: 226
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Answers |
Comments |
Verified |
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Afghanistan
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m. No information available
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2016/03/14
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Albania
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
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Electoral Code: Art. 21: 9. The CEC takes measures and also organises voter education programmes for citizens.
Source:
The Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania, dated 2 April 2015,Art. 21(9)
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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m. No information available
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Source:
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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a. No
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2017/08/18
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Andorra
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a. No
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Source:
Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum": 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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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
l. Other
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The National Electoral Commission is tasked by law to conduct civic and voter education. The NEC coordinates the Directorate of Training, Civic and Electoral Education which carries out voter education programs.
Source:
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 144 (1-b): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017);
Law n.º 12/12 of 13 April 2012 regulating the organisation and functioning of the National Electoral Commission, art. 24, 32 (1): 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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m. No information available
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2015/02/24
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Antigua and Barbuda
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m. No information available
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2014/06/05
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Argentina
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
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Civic Education is a secondary education matter.
Source:
http://www.pjn.gov.ar/Publicaciones/00004/00043795.Pdf (2010) 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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a. No
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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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a. No
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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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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
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The Australian Electoral Commission operates Electoral Education Centers (EECs) in Canberra and Melbourne, operates an Adelaide EEC in partnership with the South Australian State Electoral Office, and provides support for the Western Australian Electoral Commission's Perth EEC. In addition, each State and Territory is responsible for their own education which may or may not include a civics component.
The Department of Immigration and Multicutural Affairs implements the Australian Citizenship Act and conducts citizenship education.
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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a. No
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2012/05/29
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Azerbaijan
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan ensures the preparation and conduct of elections and referenda, development of the election system, conduct of trainings relating to legal education of voters and professional training commissioners
Source:
Republic of Azerbaijan Central Election Commission: https://www.msk.gov.az/en/pages/view/fealiyyet-ve-selahiyyet
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2024/11/13
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Bahamas
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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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
www.bahamaselections.com
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2017/03/27
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Bahrain
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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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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a. No
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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. No
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It is included in the national education system
Source:
Mr. Hensley Robinson
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2000/11/15
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Belarus
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a. No
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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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a. No
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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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m. No information available
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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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e. Yes, conducted by the Government
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Source:
Constitution of 11 December 1990, art. 40
http://www.gouv.bj/sites/default/files/Cour-Constitutionnelle-recueil-des-textes-fondamentaux.pdf (2016)
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2019/04/05
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Bermuda
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
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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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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
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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/
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2024/08/27
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Bolivia
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
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Source:
EMB Law; "Ley del Órgano Electoral Plurinacional — Ley 018-2010", art. 27 (2, 3), 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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
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Source:
Electoral Law: Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina: art. 16.9
https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/BiH_Election_Law_last_consolidated_version.pdf?v-4 (2024)
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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2018/11/14
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Botswana
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
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Although there is no clear constitutional mandate, the Independent Electoral Commission conducts voter and civic education activities. Awareness activities are also implemented by certain civil society organisations such as Emang Basadi, the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC).
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
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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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n. 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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m. No information available
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2014/10/03
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Burkina Faso
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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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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m. No information available
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2015/11/20
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Burundi
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
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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;
The Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia, 2013 National Assembly Final Assessment and Report, p 107-108: https://comfrel.org/english/2013-national-assembly-elections-final-assessment-and-report/
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2023/10/11
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Cameroon
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n. Not applicable
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2018/11/07
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Canada
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a. No
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Source:
Elections Canada (www.elections.ca)
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2025/03/28
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Cape Verde
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m. 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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m. No information available
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2021/12/13
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Central African Republic
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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According to the Electoral Law, the Independent Electoral Commission conducts voter awareness and education campaigns.
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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a. No
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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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a. No
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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In order to keep the public informed of the development of any election or plebiscite, the Electoral Service will issue bulletins and display information on its website, regarding the installation of the polling stations and on the results that will be produced, as the tables complete their counting process, which will have the character of preliminary.
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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m. No information available
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2012/06/04
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Cocos (keeling) Islands
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
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The Australian Electoral Commission operates Electoral Education Centers (EECs) in Canberra and Melbourne, operates an Adelaide EEC in partnership with the South Australian State Electoral Office, and provides support for the Western Australian Electoral Commission's Perth EEC. In addition, each State and Territory is responsible for their own education which may or may not include a civics component. The state also funds various civic education programs and initiatives.
Source:
https://www.electoralintegrityproject.com/what-we-do
https://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au/cce/ - state owned
https://education.aec.gov.au/visit-us/
https://www.peo.gov.au/about/what-we-do.html
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2019/07/10
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Colombia
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
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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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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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https://cenivotecomores.com/missions/new
Source:
https://cenivotecomores.com/missions/new
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2025/10/07
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Congo (Brazzaville)
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e. Yes, conducted by the Government
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The administration is responsible for establishing and conducting a campaign on civil and voter education.
Source:
Electoral Law of 24 November 2001, Amended 2016, Art. 16, 17: 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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
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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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h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
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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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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
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Alongside the educational task carried out by the Tribunal, the Ministry of Public Education offers mandatory and permanent programs of civic education in elementary and junior high schools throughout the country.
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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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
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Article 11: The Commission is publishing periodical expert publications pertaining to the electoral system, holding of elections and practice.
In advance of the election, GONG also undertook a widespread civic education campaign, and provided input into the development of the instructional manuals for Voting Committees published by the SEC in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program.
Source:
Act on the State Electoral Commission of the Republic of Croatia (2006), art. 11.
http://www.legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/2264/file/Croatia_Act_State_Electoral_Commission_2006.pdf
GONG observes the election process for Croatian Parliamentary Elections 2011
www.gong.hr/news.aspx?newsID=3748&pageID=2
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2025/04/14
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Cuba
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m. No information available
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2023/09/12
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Cyprus
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a. No
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Source:
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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m. No information available
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2012/06/07
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Czech Republic
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c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
g. Yes, conducted by the Local Governments
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It is unclear whether this text means "local authorities" as "government" or "EMBs"
Article 15: Sources of Public Information
(1) Each Municipality shall issue a decree informing the voters of the time and place of the elections to be held in the respective Municipality. This decree shall be issued no later than fifteen days prior to the day of the elections, and advertised in a manner usual in the Municipality in question. Should a Municipality be divided into two or more electoral wards, the decree shall provide information on which sections or parts of the Municipality shall belong to which of the wards, and the decree shall be made public within the area of each of the wards.
(2) Local Authorities shall also notify the electorate of their obligation to prove their identity and show evidence that they are Citizens of the Czech Republic, and shall furnish further pieces of information required for a smooth process of polling.
Section C: the MoI develops information campaigns for voters on voting procedures and candidates.
Regional Offices are located in each of the 14 multi-member electoral constituencies. In parliamentary elections, they are responsible for the registration of candidate lists in the respective administrative unit. Additionally, they provide technical support to the CSO, disseminate information from the MoI to the municipalities, print ballots, and handle complaints on technical aspects deriving from the management of elections at municipal level.
Municipalities inform voters about the voting time and place, administer voter lists, distribute ballots to voters, set up polling stations, and appoint Polling Station Commissions (PSCs)
Source:
Electoral Law: Act of Law 247/1995 Coll., on elections to the Parliament of the Czech Republic (amended by 480/2006 Coll.), art. 15. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CZ/czech-republic-act-no.-247-on-elections-to-the/view (2017)
Czech Republic: Needs Assessment Mission Report, Parliamentary and Presidential Elections 2017, 2018 OSCE/ODIHR (2017) Section C
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CZ/czech-republic-needs-assessment-mission-report-2/view
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2023/09/14
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Côte d'Ivoire
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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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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m. No information available
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2019/05/23
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Djibouti
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a. No
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USAID was helping fund a voter education campaign in 2011, but Djibouti discontinued it and kicked them out after a violent opposition protest.
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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m. No information available
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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. No
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Source:
Final Report of the Electoral Observation Mission of OAS to the General Elections of 16 May 2010 in Dominican Republic, p. 21, 29: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/dominican-republic-final-report-general-and-1/ (2016).
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2020/02/05
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Ecuador
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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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 (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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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Source:
Official Website of the High Elections Committee: http://www.elections.eg (2015).
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2025/09/23
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El Salvador
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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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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a. No
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2016/05/03
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Eritrea
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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The NEC website also provided a comprehensive and user friendly ‘frequently asked questions’ summary.
Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Report on the Parliamentary Elections in Republic of Estonia on 4 March 2007 (Warsaw, 2007)
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2015/03/03
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Ethiopia
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
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The National Electoral Board and the Regional Branch Offices of the Electoral Board shall, through the use of mass media and other means that enable to raise to public awareness, offer civic and voter
education. The Board may license other organizations as deemed necessary to offer civic and voter education.
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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e. Yes, conducted by the Government
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Source:
Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 10: 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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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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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.
As noted at the Final Report of the Fijian Supervisor of Elections, during the 2014 general elections, "a special voter education session for persons with disabilities was held at the Fiji National Council of Disabled Persons in Suva. Television advertising on ‘What to do at your polling station’ with sign language was also aimed at persons who required special attention." A comprehensive radio and television voter education campaign was also launched in June, 2014.
Source:
Constitution, sec. 75 (2-b): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-constitution-2013/at_download/file (2014).
Electoral Decree No. 11 of 2014, sec. 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).
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2018/04/18
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Finland
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a. No
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Source:
Official Website of the Election Unit of the Ministry of Justice: http://www.vaalit.fi(2012)
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2018/03/16
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France
|
a. No
|
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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e. Yes, conducted by the Government
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
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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e. Yes, conducted by the Government
|
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2004/01/15
|
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Gabon
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l. Other
|
Yes, conducted by the administration.
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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2017/03/24
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Gambia
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
l. Other
|
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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j. Yes, conducted by the Media
|
The GPB mentioned plans to cover the elections extensively including voter education spots, also in minority languages.
Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report on the Georgian Parliamentary Elections of 2024, p. 11: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/georgia/244151?download=true
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2024/07/19
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Germany
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
|
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/
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2025/03/06
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Ghana
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
l. Other
|
The National Commission for Civic Education organizes on an ongoing basis civic 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/
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2016/09/21
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Gibraltar
|
m. No information available
|
Source:
Gibraltar Government Website
https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/departments-services
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2019/11/04
|
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Greece
|
a. No
m. No information available
|
Source:
Ministry of Interior / Directorate of Elections
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2020/07/25
|
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Greenland
|
m. No information available
|
|
2012/06/14
|
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Guadeloupe
|
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2007/01/14
|
|
Guam
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
|
Source:
https://gec.guam.gov/index.php/for-voters/for-voters
|
2020/10/28
|
|
Guatemala
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
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/
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2023/05/29
|
|
Guinea
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
|
Source:
Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI): http://www.ceniguinee.org/;
Official Website of the National Council of Civil Society Organizations: http://cnoscg.blogspot.se/p/programmes.html (2012);
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
Source:
http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2015/05/09/gecom-says-it-is-ready-for-e-day/
|
2015/05/10
|
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Haiti
|
n. Not applicable
|
|
2015/02/02
|
|
Holy See (Vatican City State)
|
n. Not applicable
|
|
2012/05/14
|
|
Honduras
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
The National Electoral Council —along with political parties and some other institutions— continuously develops programs to improve knowledge and skills of the citizens involved in the political process.
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
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
|
The EMB has an "Electoral Information Center" in Hong Kong that includes all relevant information related to voting. This information is also available online.
Source:
Registration and Electoral Office -Electoral Information Center http://www.reo.gov.hk/en/ecenter/
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2021/06/07
|
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Hungary
|
m. No information available
|
|
2018/07/30
|
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Iceland
|
a. No
|
There are no direct national civic education campaigns carried out where education on rights and responsibilities of the citizens is the only subject, but before each election the political parties make their programs known to the public and urge people to vote by advertising in the media, holding public meetings, mailing brochures etc.
The Ministry of Justice conducts an information campaign for voters informing them of an upcoming election.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 25
Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 25
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
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2020/07/27
|
|
India
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
Source:
Electoral Commission of India 'SVEEP': https://eci.gov.in/sveep/
|
2024/06/21
|
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Indonesia
|
a. No
|
Source:
Election Commission of Pakistan Official Website: http://www.ecp.gov.pk/ (2012)
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2024/01/31
|
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Iran, Islamic Republic of
|
m. No information available
|
Source:
Iran: Elections Act of Islamic Consultative Assembly (1999) https://track.unodc.org/LegalLibrary/LegalResources/Iran/Laws/Elections%20Act%20of%20Islamic%20Consultative%20Assembley%20(ENG)%20(1999).pdf
(2017)
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2024/11/19
|
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Iraq
|
m. No information available
|
|
2018/04/15
|
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Ireland
|
m. No information available
|
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/
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2024/11/21
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Israel
|
l. Other
|
National education campaigns are conducted by the education system.
Source:
Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
|
2015/03/15
|
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Italy
|
a. No
m. No information available
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Law of 22 February 2000, n. 28
https://www.camera.it/parlam/leggi/00028l.htm
|
2020/07/18
|
|
Jamaica
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
|
2025/09/22
|
|
Japan
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
|
The law indicates that the minister of the Internal Affairs and Communications and EMBs both at national level and local level should inform voters about elections.
Source:
Public Offices Election Act, Art. 6:
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=325AC1000000100
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: http://www.soumu.go.jp/senkyo/senkyo_s/naruhodo/naruhodo09.html
|
2019/07/09
|
|
Jordan
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) runs a national civic education campaign called "Jordan Votes"
The IEC website includes campaign information: http://www.entikhabat.jo
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
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
The Central Election Commission shall:
5) organize clarification of election legislation; organize and conduct training for participants in the electoral process; hold seminars with representatives of political parties and other participants in the electoral process on the organization and conduct of elections;
16-4) Through mass media organize training the population on the use of the electronic electoral system at elections;
(Art. 12).
The CEC implemented a nationwide cascade training programme for the lower-level election commissions as well as for political parties, media and civil society organizations. The CEC provided extensive and meaningful voter information in Kazakh and Russian through its website, YouTube and Telegram channels, billboards and broadcast media, informing voters on the date
of the elections and several aspects of the electoral process.(OSCE/ODIHR).
Source:
Constitutional Act on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, art. 12: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
OSCE/ODIHR: International Election Observation Mission,Republic of Kazakhstan – Early Parliamentary Election, 19 March 2023: Final Report: https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/6/9/548599.pdf
|
2024/10/18
|
|
Kenya
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
k. Yes, conducted by Religious Institutions
|
Source:
IED report 2003: Enhancing the electoral process in Kenya, Linotypes Kenya Ltd-Nairobi
|
2012/03/13
|
|
Kiribati
|
m. No information available
|
No official information provided.
|
2020/05/01
|
|
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
|
m. No information available
|
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Korea, Republic of
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
|
The National Election Commission (NEC) of South Korea has a separate institute entitled ‘Korean Civic Education Institute for Democracy”. The Institute has three major civic education programmes: (1) civic education for elementary, middle and high school teachers. The contents of this program is training for how to open children’s minds and methods to cultivate creativity, (2) civic education for general voters including university students, future voters, ordinary voters. The contents of these programs aim to prepare voters to have more political awareness, cooperative mindedness, leadership, and there are also special programs to help North Korean refugees prepare themselves to exercise their voting rights in the south, (3) civic education for opinion leaders such as journalists and NGO members in order for them to take a desirable role in democratic civic society. In addition, the institute has a Democratic Governance Academy to enhance democratic leadership programme for female leaders, college student leaders, youth leaders, and future leaders.
Source:
Korean Civic Education Institute: https://aerc.anfrel.org/country/south-korea/civic-and-voter-education/
Public Official Election Act, Article 153: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
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2024/08/28
|
|
Kuwait
|
m. No information available
|
|
2013/01/31
|
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
In 2021, the Central Election Commission established the Center for Civic Education and Electoral Technologies. The main tasks of the Center are to help strengthen the democratic foundations, increase the legal and political culture of elections, trust in the institutions of governance and activate citizens and civil society to participate in the life and development of the country.
Source:
https://www.undp.org/kyrgyzstan/press-releases/center-civic-education-and-electoral-technologies-opened-central-election-commission
|
2025/05/08
|
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
|
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
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
|
Source:
OSCE/ODIHR Limited Election Observation Mission Final Report on the early parliamentary elections (17 September 2011) in the Republic of Latvia. Warsaw (19 December 2011): http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/Latvia/86363
|
2012/02/07
|
|
Lebanon
|
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
Recent campaigns were in collaboration with UNDP.
Source:
https://lebanon.ec-undp-electoralassistance.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2020/11/LEAP-Phase-II_00119194-Factsheet-March-2020.pdf
|
2024/11/20
|
|
Lesotho
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
The IEC is tasked by law to "promote knowledge of sound democratic electoral processes"
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Lesotho, art. 66A;
|
2017/07/19
|
|
Liberia
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
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
|
m. No information available
|
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
The Constitutional Declaration (Transitional National Council of Libya): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-draft-interim-constitutional-charter/view
|
2024/11/25
|
|
Liechtenstein
|
m. No information available
|
|
2022/08/02
|
|
Lithuania
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
Article 3: (2) When implementing the tasks laid down in paragraph 1 of this Article, the Central Electoral Committee shall: 14) generalise the experience of elections and referendums, have care of education and informing of citizens of the Republic of Lithuania and persons permanently residing in Lithuania about elections, provide information about their participation in elections;
Source:
Republic of Lithuania Law on the Central Electoral Commission (20 June 2002 No. IX-985, As last amended on 18 November 2014 – No XII-1339) art. 3 (2):14
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/ea463d10f30311e3a8c1a1dee39661ca?jfwid=rivwzvpvg
|
2020/06/05
|
|
Luxembourg
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
l. Other
|
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
|
m. No information available
|
|
2024/11/19
|
|
Madagascar
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is tasked by law with conducting voter and civic education. Civil Society Organisations intending to conduct civic education are required to be accredited by the MEC.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 8(1)(k).
|
2025/05/26
|
|
Malaysia
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
m. 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
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
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
|
2019/02/13
|
|
Mali
|
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
l. Other
|
A national civic education campaign is conducted by the Ministry of Territorial Administration.
Au niveau du gouvernement ,c'est le MATCL qui est ,en plus des partis politiques,chargé de l'éducation civique des électeurs.
Source:
www.malieco.com ( le matcl organisateur et animateur ) arts 38 et 39 de la loi 00-045.du 2000-07-07 portant Charte des partis politiques
Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, [email protected], 2008-02-20
|
2008/03/28
|
|
Malta
|
a. No
|
|
2012/05/22
|
|
Marshall Islands
|
a. No
m. No information available
|
|
2023/10/12
|
|
Martinique
|
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Mauritania
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
Source:
Organic Law No. 2012 - 027 on the establishment of the Independent National Electoral Commission, art. 4 (2)
|
2024/10/28
|
|
Mauritius
|
m. No information available
|
|
2012/02/25
|
|
Mexico
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
Source:
Electoral Law: "Ley General de Instituciones y Procedimientos Electorales", art. 30 (g), 58: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgipe-2024/
|
2024/04/12
|
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
m. No information available
|
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Moldova, Republic of
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Code, No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.97 as amended in 2010, art. 22:g.
OSCE/ODIHR Needs assessment mission report 13 – 15 September 2010 on the Republic of Moldova early parliamentary elections 2010
http://www.osce.org/odihr/71435
|
2021/04/05
|
|
Monaco
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
|
The Office of the Mayor ran an election-awareness campaign which produced leaflets and posters which explained to voters the complicated voting procedures in a mixed voting system which allows votes to be cast for candidates from different lists.
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
|
a. No
|
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
|
Art. 56: During election campaigns, Television of Montenegro and Radio of Montenegro shall organise and broadcast at least two 90 minutes shows per week within the political information programme, in which the validated candidate list submitting entities and candidates from those lists will have a head-to-head debate, in the timeslot from 20 to 23 hours, as agreed by the editorial board and candidate list submitting entities.
Article 106: During the election process, election management bodies shall inform voters of their voting rights and of the manner to protect those rights.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on the Election of Councillors and Representatives as amended in 2016, art. 56, 106.
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7743/file/Montenegro_Law_elections_councillors_members_of_parliament_1998_am2016_en.pdf
|
2021/12/22
|
|
Morocco
|
a. No
m. No information available
|
|
2022/08/02
|
|
Mozambique
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
|
The National Elections Commission(CNE) shall promote civic education through the mass media.
Source:
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).
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2014/10/02
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Namibia
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
|
Although not tasked by law with voter education the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has treated its mandate to register voters to include civic and voter education.
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
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2012/02/25
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Nauru
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
"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).
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2019/07/05
|
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Nepal
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
l. Other
|
l) Conducted by the Electoral Education and Information Center
Source:
The Election Commission Act 2017, Section 33: http://www.election.gov.np/ecn/uploads/userfiles/electioncommisionact2073. ; Official Website of the Electoral Education and Information Center: http://www.election.gov.np//eeic/overview-eeic.html (2018)
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2018/04/06
|
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Netherlands
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
|
"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
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2022/08/02
|
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New Caledonia
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e. Yes, conducted by the Government
|
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2003/11/28
|
|
New Zealand
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
Source:
Electoral Act 1993, Art. 5 (c): http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0087/latest/whole.html#DLM308195 (2017);
https://elections.nz/guidance-and-rules/for-voters/
|
2024/07/10
|
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Nicaragua
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a. No
|
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).
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2016/06/07
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Niger
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a. No
|
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
Source:
Electoral Act 2010, art. 2 (a): 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
|
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Niue
|
m. No information available
|
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
m. No information available
|
|
2024/12/11
|
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Norway
|
a. No
|
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
|
a. No
m. No information available
|
Source:
National Strategy for Education 2040 (2018), Part 2, Strategy 3, Recommendation 28:
https://www.educouncil.gov.om/downloads/Ts775SPNmXDQ.pdf
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
|
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Pakistan
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a. No
|
Source:
Election Commission of Pakistan Official Website: http://www.ecp.gov.pk/ (2012)
|
2024/01/31
|
|
Palau
|
m. No information available
|
|
2016/11/04
|
|
Palestine
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
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
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
The PNG Electoral Commission is running election roll awareness programs to assist voters in electoral enrollment with the EMB and local police departments.
Source:
Official Website of the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea: http://www.pngec.gov.pg/ (2012)
|
2017/03/16
|
|
Paraguay
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
Source:
Sitio web del Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral (https://www.tsje.gov.py/centro-de-informacion-documentacion-y-educacion-electoral.html )
|
2023/03/16
|
|
Peru
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
The National Jury for Elections is in charge of conducting voter education programs that raise political awareness of the public. For that purpose, it may enter into agreements with schools, universities and the media.
In addition, the Electoral Information and Education Department of the National Office for Electoral Processes is in charge of education campaigns, voter outreach and orientation.
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
|
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
Source:
Philippine Center for Civic Education and Democracy: http://www.pcced.org.ph/about-us/ (2016)
Makabayan Curriculum for Secondary Schools in the Philippines: The Development of Citizenship (Mendoza and Nakayama, 2003): http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1024459602954#page-2 (2016)
|
2016/05/10
|
|
Poland
|
m. No information available
|
|
2024/11/13
|
|
Portugal
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
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;
b) Ensure equal treatment of citizens in all acts of registration and electoral operations.
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
|
2024/10/10
|
|
Puerto Rico
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
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
|
n. Not applicable
|
|
2025/05/08
|
|
Romania
|
m. No information available
|
|
2020/08/22
|
|
Russian Federation
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
f. Yes, conducted by the Regional Governments
g. Yes, conducted by the Local Governments
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
|
1. Informing of voters shall be carried out by state bodies, bodies of local government, election commissions, mass media organizations, legal entities and individuals in accordance with this Federal Law, Federal Law “On Basic Guarantees”. State bodies, bodies of local government shall not inform voters of political parties which nominated federal lists of candidates, candidates in single- mandate electoral districts or individual candidates.
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
|
Source:
National Electoral Commission Strategic plan (2012-2017), p. 4 (section 2.2.2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-national-electoral-commission-strategic/
|
2018/11/02
|
|
Réunion
|
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2007/01/14
|
|
Saint Helena
|
a. No
|
Source:
Carol George, Office of the Chief Secretary, Saint Helena
|
2007/01/19
|
|
Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
m. No information available
|
Not explicitly stated.
|
2020/04/15
|
|
Saint Lucia
|
a. No
|
Source:
EDSL.
|
2013/07/16
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
a. No
|
|
2021/12/27
|
|
Samoa
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
The Electoral Commissioner shall undertake public awareness and education programs concerning Samoa’s electoral system and laws.
Source:
The Electoral Commission Act 2019, Article 4(h): https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Electoral-Commission-Act-2019-Eng.pdf (2021)
|
2021/04/09
|
|
San Marino
|
a. No
|
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
|
m. 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, as amended (latest amendment - 2006), art. 53
http://www.stj.st/download/Lei_Eleitoral.pdf (2016)
|
2016/06/28
|
|
Saudi Arabia
|
n. Not applicable
|
|
2012/08/20
|
|
Senegal
|
a. No
|
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
|
m. No information available
|
|
2017/03/15
|
|
Seychelles
|
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
l. Other
|
Citizen Democracy Watch Seychelles (CDWS) is the first Domestic Observer Group to observe elections.
Source:
- https://www.eisa.org/storage/2023/05/eom-report-2011-preliminary-statement-seychelles-cdws-eisa.pdf
"CDWS was accredited by the Electoral Commission to observe the National Assembly election of 29th September to 1st October 2011."
- https://www.idea.int/news/citizen-election-observation-training-seychelles
Funded by International IDEA
|
2025/02/28
|
|
Sierra Leone
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
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
|
a. No
|
Legislation does not provide for any mandatory civic education campaigns.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/SG/singapore-parliamentary-elections-act-2011/view (2017);
Official Website of the Singapore Elections Department: http://www.eld.gov.sg (2017)
|
2017/03/24
|
|
Slovakia
|
m. No information available
|
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Slovenia
|
a. No
m. No information available
|
|
2017/03/30
|
|
Solomon Islands
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
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
|
m. No information available
|
|
2016/11/25
|
|
South Africa
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
f. Yes, conducted by the Regional Governments
g. Yes, conducted by the Local Governments
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
k. Yes, conducted by Religious Institutions
|
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
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
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
|
m. No information available
|
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
|
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
|
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
|
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
|
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
k. Yes, conducted by Religious Institutions
|
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
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
Before each general election an information strategy is worked out, including a presentation of planned campaigns, main messages, target groups, explanations of the choices made and methods to measure and evaluate the chosen campaigns. The information campaigns can be divided into two main groups; information for everyone and information for certain groups.
Source:
Official Website of the Swedish Election Authority: http://www.val.se/in_english/general_information/voter_information/index.html (2012);
Electoral Law of 2005, Ch. 3, Section 1: http://www.val.se/pdf/2005_elections_act.pdf (2012)
|
2014/08/04
|
|
Switzerland
|
a. No
|
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
|
m. No information available
|
|
2014/06/03
|
|
Tajikistan
|
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
IFES had an active civic education program in Tajikistan. The four basic activities consisted of a civic education textbook for use in a high school civics course, democracy summer camps in which students learn to apply the principles of democracy in a practical way, Student Action Committees (SACs) formed for the purpose of addressing school and community problems through a democratic process, and Student Local Government Days (SLGDs) in which students “shadow” a local government official for a day.
The OSCE Mission to Tajikistan also launched a six-month civic education program aimed at raising awareness about human rights, democracy, and civil society. The initiative began with a seminar titled "Journalism for Youth" in Dusti, attended by 20 competitively selected students from Khatlon Province. The seminar covered the role of journalism in a democratic society, media legislation, and the importance of independent press, culminating in the creation of a Wall Newspaper.
As part of the broader program, the OSCE plans to conduct seminars across Tajikistan, engaging local authorities, political parties, law enforcement, women, and youth. Key topics include multi-party systems, human rights, freedom of the press, women's rights, local governance, and the prevention of torture. The program aims to strengthen civic awareness and democratic principles in Tajik society.
Source:
Holdar Gilbreath, Gina; Ogle B., David (2003): Evaluation of IFES Civic Education Programs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan (http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/White%20PaperReport/2003/1126/EvalCivicEd.pdf)OS
OSCE (2001): OSCE starts civic education programme in Tajikistan. Dushanbe, 3 October 2001. Available athttps://www.osce.org/tajikistan/53865
|
2025/02/17
|
|
Tanzania, United Republic of
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
The efforts are first and foremost being made by the electoral commission as well as participating political parties.
Source:
The National Elections Act 2010, art. 4C: https://www.inec.go.tz/uploads/documents/sw-1714458261-1506507832-The%20National%20Election%20Act%20%20(CAP%20343)%20Revised%202015).pdf
|
2025/12/01
|
|
Thailand
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
|
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 (2017)
|
2023/10/04
|
|
Timor-Leste
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
Yes, conducted by Civil Society Organizations, International Organizations and the National Electoral Commission
Source:
EU Election Observation Mission, Final Report on the Parliamentary Elections of 2012, p. 10 - 11
https://www.undp.org/timor-leste/press-releases/inclusive-elections-voter-education-outreached-1037-youth
https://www.ifes.org/timor-leste
|
2024/10/02
|
|
Togo
|
a. No
|
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
|
m. No information available
|
|
2020/01/22
|
|
Tonga
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
|
The Electoral Commission shall devise, undertake and review programmes of education for voters, candidates and others involved in elections.
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
|
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
l. Other
|
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. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
|
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
|
m. No information available
|
|
2016/01/21
|
|
Turkmenistan
|
m. No information available
|
|
2013/03/05
|
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
m. No information available
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2025/09/30
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Tuvalu
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m. No information available
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2012/06/19
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Uganda
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (g): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf(2025);
Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 12 (g, i, l, m)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf (2025)
Official Website of the Electoral Commission of Uganda: "Voter Education and Training", https://www.ec.or.ug/sites/default/files/press/Voter%20Education%20Hand%20book%202020.pdf
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2025/12/05
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Ukraine
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
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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
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2019/03/11
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United Arab Emirates
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a. No
n. Not applicable
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2019/09/25
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
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Art 13(1) The Commission shall promote public awareness of—
a) current electoral systems in the United Kingdom and any pending such systems, together with such matters connected with any such existing or pending systems as the Commission may determine; marking of ballot papers in any election mentioned in section 9A
Source:
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Article 13: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/section/13
The Electoral Commission: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/
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2025/06/16
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United States of America
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
e. Yes, conducted by the Government
f. Yes, conducted by the Regional Governments
g. Yes, conducted by the Local Governments
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
j. Yes, conducted by the Media
k. Yes, conducted by Religious Institutions
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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission provides official resources to voters and election officials for national elections. Other bodies, governments, organizations, and institutions conduct their own voter education campaigns as well.
Source:
https://www.eac.gov
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2024/10/14
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Uruguay
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m. No information available
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Source:
Corte Electoral: https://www.gub.uy/corte-electoral/
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2024/12/18
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Uzbekistan
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a. No
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Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan: https://lex.uz/docs/4458857#4461414
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
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2024/08/26
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Vanuatu
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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John Taleo says the commission will step up awareness campaigns get people to register as sooner ahead of the next election
Source:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/294617/lack-of-vanuatu-voter-awareness-irks-commission
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2025/03/25
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Venezuela
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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Office for Electoral Registration: Achievement of campaigns of motivation to stimulate the civil participation
Source:
Electoral Branch Law: “Ley Orgánica del Poder Electoral”, art. 68: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/leyes-electorales/venezuela-ley-organica-poder-electoral-2002/
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2020/11/15
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Viet Nam
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a. No
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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 (2016)
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2021/03/24
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Virgin Islands, British
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m. No information available
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2019/02/21
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Virgin Islands, U.S.
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m. No information available
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2009/08/14
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Wallis and Futuna
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m. No information available
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2009/08/14
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Western Sahara
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m. No information available
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2009/08/14
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Yemen
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
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Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 38: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
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2012/08/22
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Zambia
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
l. Other
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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)
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2016/06/28
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Zanzibar
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a. No
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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)
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2016/04/05
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Zimbabwe
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b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
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The ZEC must ensure that voter education undertaken by others (excluding political parties) is adequate, not misleading or biased; they must be Zimbabwean citizens or registered NGOs, they must adhere to programmes and instructions of the ZEC and charge no fees; all material, trainer details and funding must be disclosed to the ZEC; all foreign funding must be channelled through and distributed by the ZEC.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 40(1),(2) & 16.
https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/4c46c1572.pdf
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2023/09/25
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