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Congo (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the

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Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: Constituency for the election of national deputies is the territory, the city, and the city of Kinshasa is divided into four constituencies. There are currently 169 electoral districts for the whole country.
Source: Loi électorale (2015), article 115: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/03
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): g. Other
Comments:
Source: Loi organique n°10/013 du 28 Juillet 2010 portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante, art.9: http://www.leganet.cd/Legislation/JO/2010/JOS.28.07.2010.pdf
Verified: 2016/11/03
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments:
Source: Loi organique n°10/013 du 28 Juillet 2010 portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante, art.9: http://www.leganet.cd/Legislation/JO/2010/JOS.28.07.2010.pdf
Verified: 2016/11/03
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State


Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President of the Republic is elected by direct universal vote in one turn. The whole country forms a constituency and an absolute majority of votes cast is required. The President serves a term of 5 years and can be reelected once.
Source: Constitution (2015), article 71: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES002

Head of Government


Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is appointed by the President after consultation with the party that forms the parliamentary majority. If there is no such party, the President appoints a person who in his view will be able to form a coalition.
Source: Constitution (2015), Art. 78: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic is the Head of the State
Source: Constitution (2015), Art. 69: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: The national legislature consists of two chambers : the National Assembly (500 members) and the Senate (108 members) all elected for 5 years.
Source: Constitution (2015), Art. 100: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): a. Plurality (FPTP)
g. List Proportional Representation
Comments: The electoral system combines both majoritarian constituencies and proportional representation, depending on the size of the constituency: Majority vote applies to single-member constituencies. Proportional representation with open lists and one preferential vote, with the application of the rule of the highest average applies to multi-member constituencies.
Source: Constitution (2015), article 101: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES006


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): g. List Proportional Representation
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: "Loi n° 06/006 du 09 mars 2006 portant organisation des élections Présidentielles, Législatives, Provinciales, Urbaines, Municipales et Locales", Art. 130
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES011
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/12/01
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ES013
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/12/01
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ES014


Question:What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer: c. Not applicable
Comments: No information available
Source:
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES016


Question:What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer: c. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2018/11/09
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ES017


Question:What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer: c. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2018/11/09
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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law


Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): b. Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Loi électorale (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/03
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LF002


Question:What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer: a. January 2000 or later
Comments:
Source: Loi electorale:Loi N°06/006 du 09 mars 2006 portant organisation des élections présidentielles, législatives, provinciales, urbaines, municipales et lacales.
Verified: 2010/08/05
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LF003

Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
e. Other
Comments: b) Provincial, urban and municipal municipal elections. e) Presidential elections.
Source: Loi électorale (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/03
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Loi électorale (2015), articles 5-7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/03
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)


Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): a. Judiciary
Comments: The courts competent to hear election disputes are: - The Constitutional Court, for petitions regarding presidential and legislative elections; - The Administrative Court of Appeal for petitions regarding provincial elections; - The Administrative Tribunal for petitions regarding urban, municipal and local elections.
Source: Loi électorale (2011), Art. 74: http://www.ambardc.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232%3Aloi-electorale-de-la-rdc&catid=50&Itemid=70 (2012)
Verified: 2016/11/03
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Electoral Management

EM001
Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
Name of Institution: National Independent Electoral Commission

Website Address: https://www.ceni.cd/
Source
No Source
Verified
2018/11/08
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EM002

Responsibility of national EMB


Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
d. Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: d) Referenda
Source: Loi organique portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (2010), art. 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rd.-congo-loi-organique-de-la-ceni/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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EM004

EMB budget determined by


Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): g. Other
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission has financial and administrative autonomy. It has its own budget, which can supplemented by donations. Its budget is incorporated into the State budget.
Source: Loi organique portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (2010), art. 44: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rd.-congo-loi-organique-de-la-ceni/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by


Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): g. Other
Comments: At the end of any election or referendum process, an external auditor is appointed by the National Court of Auditors within thirty days after the filing of the general report of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The findings of the Court of Auditors are transmitted to the Parliament. A copy of the report is forwarded to the President of the Republic and the Government.
Source: Loi organique portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (2010), art.52: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rd.-congo-loi-organique-de-la-ceni/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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EM006

Term of EMB members


Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: b. For a specified number of years
Comments: 6 years
Source: Loi organique portant organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (2010), art. 13: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rd.-congo-loi-organique-de-la-ceni/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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EM011
What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?
Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/11/03
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EM012

Electoral Management model


Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission has financial and administrative autonomy.
Source: Law No. 10/013 of 28 July 2010 on the organisation, duties and functions of the Independent Electoral Commission, Art. 6: http://www.digitalcongo.net/article/68860 (2012)
Verified: 2012/06/28
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EM013

Number of EMB members


Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: b. 11 - 20 members (specify)
Comments: The CENI is composed of thirteen members appointed by the of the National Assembly, six delegates of which two women by the Majority and four of whom a woman by the political opposition
Source: LAW N ° 13/012 OF APRIL 19, 2013 on the organisation, duties and functions of the Independent Electoral Commission, Article 10. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/republique-democratique-du-congo-avril-2013-loi/view
Verified: 2018/11/08
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EM014

Membership based on


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments: The members the Independent National Electoral Commission are chosen among independent personalities recognized for their competences, moral and intellectual integrity.
Source: LAW N ° 13/012 OF APRIL 19, 2013 on the organisation, duties and functions of the Independent Electoral Commission, Article 12. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/republique-democratique-du-congo-avril-2013-loi/view
Verified: 2018/11/08
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
d. Opposition
e. Legislature
g. Political parties
Comments: Four of the commissioners are selected by the political party that has parliamentary majority and three commissioners are selected by the opposition. The appointment of the commissioners is endorsed by the National Assembly and is ratified by Presidential Ordinance.
Source: Law No. 10/013 of 28 July 2010 on the organisation, duties and functions of the Independent Electoral Commission, Art. 10, 12: http://www.digitalcongo.net/article/68860 (2012); Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission: http://www.ceni.gouv.cd/info.aspx?id_rubrique=11&id_page=23 (2012)
Verified: 2016/11/29
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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by


Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): a. National Electoral Management Body
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
k. Other
Comments: a) The Independent National Electoral Commission g) Civil society bodies and NGOs undertake voter training but lack the resources to reach the rural areas. k) MONUC (UN Mission in DR Congo)
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/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs


Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: b. Election time only
Comments:
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/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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VE003

National civic education


Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
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/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age


Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments: a) 18 years
Source: Loi électorale de la RDC (2015),art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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VR002

Other voting requirements


Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: e) In order to be able to vote one must be present at the territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo the day of the elections.
Source: Loi électorale de la RDC (2015),art. 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration


Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: d) The Independent National Electoral Commission
Source: 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/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?


Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Loi électorale de la RDC (2015),art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments: b) 250.000 Congolese Francs per list or per candidate; f) Political parties must submit to the Independent Electoral Commission a list of their candidates.
Source: Loi électorale de la RDC (2015): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
h. Minimum level of education
i. Minimum level of literacy
j. Other
Comments: a) 25 years old h) Candidates are required to have a graduate degree or at least justify a professional experience of at least five years in one of the following areas: political, administrative, economic or socio-cultural.
Source: Loi électorale de la RDC (2015), art. 120: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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PC004

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)


Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
j. Other
Comments: j)- To be in full disposal of one's civic and political rights. - To be Congolese by nationality
Source: Article 131, Electoral Law of February 2006
Verified: 2007/09/26
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PC008

Independent candidates


Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Loi électorale (2006), art. 17: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/drc-electoral-law-february-2006-french./
Verified: 2016/11/29
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PC012

Public funding of parties


Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): b. Direct
Comments: The political parties may receive from the State public funds designated to finance their electoral campaigns or their activities, under the conditions defined by the law
Source: Constitution (2015) Article 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011-english-version/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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PC013


Question:If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s): d. Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2018/11/09
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PC014


Question:If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s): a. Free media access
Comments: The coverage of their statutory and public events and the circulation of their press releases are assured of in a balanced way by the public information bodies, and in particularly by radio, television and the Congolese Agency of Press.
Source: lAW ON PARTY FINANCING: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/republique-democratique-du-congo-loi-no-08-005/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): e. Other
Comments: c) Public grants are allocated to political parties represented in one of the two chambers of the Parliament in proportion to their number of representatives.
Source: Loi n° 08/005 du 10 juin 2008 portant financement public des partis politiques, art. 3: http://www.leganet.cd/Legislation/Droit%20Public/Divers/L.08.005.10.06.2008.htm
Verified: 2016/11/29
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Law on Presidential and legislative elections (2015). http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/republique-democratique-du-congo-loi-nb011-003-du/view
Verified: 2018/11/09
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Vote Counting

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at


Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: a. The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Loi électorale de la RDC, art. 62: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/drc-electoral-law-february-2006-french./view
Verified: 2016/11/29
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?


Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): e. Court order
Comments:
Source: Loi électorale (2011), art. 74: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/republique-democratique-du-congo-loi-nb011-003-du/view
Verified: 2016/11/29
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VC016
If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
hours: 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/06/29
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Media and Elections

ME001
Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Name and Title: 	
Job Title: 	
Organisation: 	
Contact Address: 	
Telephone:  	
Facsimile: 	
Email: 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/06/29
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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments:
Source: Loi électorale (2015), art. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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ME038
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Amount (Euros) 	
The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising 	X
Source
Electoral law
Verified
2012/06/29
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ME056
What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
....... 	
There are no laws in this regard 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/06/29
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ME057
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
......... 	
The law does not specify any limits 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/06/29
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: 1)Loi électorale de la RDC (2015), art. 33:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/view 2) Rapport Final, Élections présidentielle et législatives, Mission d'Observation de l'UE en RDC aux élections présidentielle et législatives de 2011: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-rapport-final-elections-presidentielle-et/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: b. 2-3 days
Comments: There is no specific legal provision in this regard. However, the law specifies that the electoral campaign period ends 24 hours before the election day and any act of electoral propaganda outside the period of the electoral campaign is prohibited.
Source: Directive No. CSAC/AP/0002/2011 du 28 Septembre 2011 du Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel et de la communication (CSAC)
Verified: 2016/11/29
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: There are no legal provisions in this regard.
Source: Loi électorale (2015), art. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
Verified: 2016/11/29
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Direct Democracy

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la RDC (2011) Art. 5, 214, 218:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011/
Verified: 2016/11/30
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: No transfer, exchange or acquisition of territory shall be valid unless it is approved by referendum. In addition, any amendment to the Constitution needs to be approved by referendum. Finally, a referendum is required for the transfer of the capital to another part of the country.
Source: Constitution de la RDC (2011) Art. 5, 214, 218:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011/
Verified: 2016/11/30
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la RDC (2011):http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011/
Verified: 2016/11/30
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: 100,000 citizens can submit to one of the two parliamentary chambers a request for constitutional amendment.
Source: Constitution de la RDC (2011) Art. 218:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011/
Verified: 2016/11/30
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Agenda Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la RDC (2011) Art. 218:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011/
Verified: 2016/11/30
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Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la RDC (2011):Constitution de la RDC (2011)http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011/
Verified: 2016/11/30
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Question:What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s): a. Constitutional amendments
d. National sovereignity, national self-determination
f. Devolution
Comments:
Source: The 2006 Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo, articles 214 and 218
Verified: 2006/11/28
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Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: a. Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la RDC (2011) Art. 5, 214, 218:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011/
Verified: 2016/11/30
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Question:Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer: a. Constitutional changes only
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la RDC (2011) Art. 5, 214, 218:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011/
Verified: 2016/11/30
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Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution de la RDC (2011):http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/rdc-constitution-2011/
Verified: 2016/11/30
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Year of introducing Direct Democracy


Question:What year were the first Direct Democracy mechanisms introduced to the legal framework?
Answer: h. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2016/11/30
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Question:What year was the first referendum/initiative held?
Answer: e. 1961-1980
Comments:
Source: Les Constitutions en RDC, "Le potentiel online": http://www.lepotentielonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10466:les-constitutions-en-republique-democratique-du-congo&catid=94&Itemid=435
Verified: 2016/11/30
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Voting Operations

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Electors vote at


Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law No. 11/003 of 25 June 2011, Art. 57, 59: http://www.ambardc.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232%3Aloi-electorale-de-la-rdc&catid=50&Itemid=70 (2012); Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission: http://www.ceni.gouv.cd/info.aspx?id_rubrique=3&id_page=7 (2012)
Verified: 2012/06/28
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Voting outside the country is permitted for


Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law No. 11/003 of 25 June 2011, Art. 57, 59: http://www.ambardc.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232%3Aloi-electorale-de-la-rdc&catid=50&Itemid=70 (2012); Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission: http://www.ceni.gouv.cd/info.aspx?id_rubrique=3&id_page=7 (2012)
Verified: 2012/06/28
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Locations for voting outside of the country


Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law No. 11/003 of 25 June 2011, Art. 57, 59: http://www.ambardc.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232%3Aloi-electorale-de-la-rdc&catid=50&Itemid=70 (2012); Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission: http://www.ceni.gouv.cd/info.aspx?id_rubrique=3&id_page=7 (2012)
Verified: 2012/06/28
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VO010
Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Yes, the maximum capacity is: 	
No 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/07/05
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Voting method


Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law No. 11/003 of 25 June 2011, Art. 57, 58: http://www.ambardc.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232%3Aloi-electorale-de-la-rdc&catid=50&Itemid=70 (2012); Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission: http://www.ceni.gouv.cd/info.aspx?id_rubrique=3&id_page=7 (2012)
Verified: 2012/06/28
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VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
The smallest polling station: 	
The largest polling station: 	
Average per polling station: 	
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/07/05
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