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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For the purpose of holding elections, the territory of the country shall be divided into permanent constituencies that may be re-arranged in accordance with census results by taking the Woreda as a basis and without affecting State boundaries.
Source: Constitution, art. 103 (5);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 20 (1-a)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers c . Compactness of constituencies e . Geographic size of district f . Communities of interest/cultural concerns
Comments: The number of constituencies, which shall be determined on the basis of the
population of the country and special representation of minority nationalities and peoples, shall not exceed 550 and shall contain proportional number of people except in the case of constituencies where minority nationalities and peoples are represented. There shall be constituencies where minority nationalities and peoples whose number is not less than 20 and are believed to require special representation, shall be represented.
Source: Constitution, art. 103 (5);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 20 (1-b, c)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
b . Legislature (2nd chamber) e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The list of constituencies shall be decided and announced to the public
by the House of Federation upon the study and report submitted by the National Election Board.
Source: Constitution, art. 103 (5);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 20 (1-e)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
d . Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments: The House of Representatives shall nominate the candidate for President. The nominee shall be elected President if a joint session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and the House of the Federation approves his candidacy by a two thirds majority vote.
Source: Constitution, art. 69, 70
Verified: 2015/05/18
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
c . Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The Prime Minister shall be elected from among members of the House of Peoples’ Representatives. Power of Government shall be assumed by the political party or a coalition of political parties that constitutes a majority in the House of Peoples’ Representatives.
Source: Constitution, art. 72, 73
Verified: 2015/05/18
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is the Head of State.
Source: Constitution, art. 69 - 71
Verified: 2015/05/18
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: There shall be two Federal Houses: The House of Peoples’ Representatives and the House of the Federation.
Source: Constitution, art. 53
Verified: 2015/05/18
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: Members of the House shall be elected from candidates in each electoral district by a plurality of the votes cast. A candidate who received more votes than other candidates within a constituency shall be declared the winner.
Source: Constitution, art. 54 (2);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 25
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution;
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums e . Other
Comments: 1-General election,
2-Local election,
3-By-election,
4-Reelection,
5-Referendum
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 27
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: No Ethiopian shall be compelled to elect or be elected.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 26 (4)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: Complaints Relating to Electors' Registration are resolved by the polling station Grievance Hearing Committee.
Complaints Relating to Candidates Registration are resolved by the Constituency Grievance Hearing Committee.
Complaints Related to Voting are resolved by the Poling station Grievance Hearing Committee.
Complaints Relating to Vote Counting and Results are recorded to the Polling Station Grievance Hearing Committee, and resolved by the Constituency Grievance Hearing Committee in 48 hours.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 93, 94, 95, 96
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
Electoral Management
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: There shall be established a National Election Board independent of any influence, to conduct in an impartial manner free and fair election in Federal and State constituencies.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 7 (1)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view ;
Constitution, art. 102
Verified: 2015/05/18
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The National Electoral Board shall prepare and submit to the House of Peoples' Representatives the short and long-term work plan and budget of the Secretariat of the Board, and implement it upon approval.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 7 (13), 16 (6), 106 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The National Electoral Board is accountable to the FDRE House of Peoples’
Representatives.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 4 (1) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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: The term of office of the Board members shall be five years. However, a Board member may serve for only one additional term.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 6 (4) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The National Electoral Board is independent and autonomous, having its own legal personality.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 4 (1) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Board is composed of nine members: a Chairman, a Deputy Chairman and seven members. The Chief Executive of the NEBE is a non-voting member and secretary of the Board.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 6 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view ;
Official Website of the National Electoral Board: http://www.electionethiopia.org/en/about-nebe/org-structure.html (2012)
Verified: 2015/05/18
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: The composition of Board members shall take into consideration national contribution, and gender representation, and at least one member of the Board shall be a lawyer. The members shall:
a) be loyal to the Constitution;
b) be non-partisans;
c) have professional competence;
d) be known for their good conduct
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 6 (3) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
b . Head of Government e . Legislature
Comments: Members of the Board shall be appointed by the House of Peoples’ Representatives upon recommendation of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister shall, before nominating Board members who fulfill the criteria, ensure that there has been sufficient consultation forum for political organizations that have seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives to
ascertain that the nominees are independent and impartial. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Board shall be appointed by the House of Peoples’ Representatives from among the members upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 6 (1, 2, 7) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view ;
Constitution, art. 102 (2)
Verified: 2015/05/18
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 b . Regional Electoral Management Bodies g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations i . Media
Comments: 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
Verified: 2015/05/18
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
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
Verified: 2015/05/18
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 c . Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations j . Yes, conducted by the Media
Comments: 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
Verified: 2015/05/18
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Any Ethiopian who is 18 or more years old on the date of registration shall be eligible for registration as an elector.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 26 (2), 33 (1)http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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 b . Period of Residence
Comments: b) Residence within the constituency for at least 6 months.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 33 (1) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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: The National Elections Board and its Regional Branch Offices.
Registration shall be conducted at a polling station to be established in each Kebele where electors reside. However, door to door or the like registration is prohibited.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 35, 16 (8, 13), 19 (6) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 33 (1) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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):
c . Regional distribution requirement e . Minimum number of candidates
Comments: Any legally registered political organization may compete in elections conducted in accordance with this Proclamation by nominating candidates who fulfill the criteria. The top leadership of a political organization shall notify the Board the list of candidates nominated by the political organization. A political organization shall nominate only one candidate for a single council seat in a constituency. Where the number of candidates nominated by political parties exceeds 12, priority shall be given to not more than six political parties that received the highest votes in the previous election. The remaining political organiz- ations shall be determined by lot.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 46 (1, 2, 3, 4), 49 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view ;
The Registration of Candidates Directive No. 1/2009 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-the-registration-of-candidates-directive/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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 c . Country of birth d . Residence f . Registration j . Other
Comments: Any person shall be eligible for candidature, where he/she:
a) is an Ethiopian;
b) is versed in the working language of the Regional State or the area of his intended candidature;
c) is 21 years old or above on the date of the registration;
d) has been regularly residing in the constituency of his intended candidature for two years immediately preceding the date of the election or his birth place is within the constituency of his intended candidature or where the city or Woreda has more than one constituencies or he has been regularly working in the city or wereda for two years, in the wereda or city he choose.
e) is not deprived of his right to vote and to be elected;
f) has accepted and signed the election code of conduct to be issued by the
Board if it is a political organization or private candidate.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 45 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view ;
The Registration of Candidates Directive No. 1/2009, art. 12 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-the-registration-of-candidates-directive/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: An independent candidate shall produce endorsement signatures of not less than 1,000 from among people who are certified by the local administration to be residents of the constituency of his candidature, are 18 years old or above and not barred by law from voting. The National Elections Board can reduce the number of endorsement signatures a private candidate must produce in certain constituencies if it deems it necessary.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 45 (3)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view ;
The Registration of Candidates Directive No. 1/2009, art. 12 (5, 6, 7) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-the-registration-of-candidates-directive/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments: The government may grant support for political parties that have representation at the Federal and at State houses for conducting their day to day activity. The government may grant support to political parties to be effected for election purpose for federal or state houses. The support to be granted by the government may be in the form of money, in kind and in service. Furthermore, any political party shall not be liable to pay any kind of income tax on income collected from its members and supporters.
Based on the choice of the party, the financial support given to it in kind by the government may include the purchase or the printing, as the case may be, of posters, T-shirts, caps, billboard, banner, candidates’ symbols, candidates’ photographs, computers, printers, photocopy machines, facsimile machines or scanners, fliers, microphones, badges, stickers and flags. The financial support given to political parties by the government also comprises of availing the parties the free use of government meeting
halls, rendering mass media services according to the law and rendering of other similar services.
Source: Regulation 5/2009 Concerning the Procedure for Determining the Apportionment of Government Financial Support to Political Parties, art. 9, 11, 12, 13 http://electionethiopia.org/en/directives/151-regulation-concerning-the-procedure-for-determining-theaporsionment-of-government-financial-support-to-political-parties-regulation.html(2010) ;
Political Parties Registration Proclamation No 573/2008, art. 18, 42 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/political-parties-registration-proclamation-no-573-1/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Based on result of previous election d . Based on number of candidates put forward in present election e . Other
Comments: The support to be granted to political parties by the government shall be rendered equitably and without discrimination. Proclamation support granted to political parties during elections shall be apportioned according to the number of seats a party won in the Federal Council during the preceding election where the support relates to an election thereto or
the number of seats won by a party in the Regional Council during the preceding election where the support relates to an election thereto. Furthermore, the financial support granted by the government shall be apportioned according to the number of candidates nominated by the party
and the number of female candidates nominated by the party.
Source: Regulation 5/2009 Concerning the Procedure for Determining the Apportionment of Government Financial Support to Political Parties, art. 15;
Political Parties Registration Proclamation No 573/2008, art. 44 (1), 45: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/political-parties-registration-proclamation-no-573-1/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The income source of a political party may be:
a) membership fees collected from members;
b) donations or grants by Ethiopian nationals and companies in accordance with the limit to be set by the Board on basis of its study.
A political party may, upon the approval of the government or regional state administration, collect money from the proceeds of events organized on non permanent basis to enhance its financial position.
Source: Political Parties Registration Proclamation No 573/2008, art. 51, 52: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/political-parties-registration-proclamation-no-573-1/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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: Vote counting for any election shall be carried out at the polling station where the voting took place. Where due to compelling circumstances, the polling station electoral officer requests to the constituency and is accepted or where the constituency electoral officer decides, the vote
counting may be carried out at the constituency election office.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 72 (1, 2)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
a . Never recounted
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
Media and Elections
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: Political organizations and sections of the community that are in support of a candidate shall be entitled to equal access to state-owned mass media including radio, TV and newspapers. Candidates shall be entitled to get access to free airtime on the state-owned media.
Source: Broadcasting Service Proclamation No 533/2007, art. 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-broadcasting-service-proclamation-no-533/view ;
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 59
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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: Broadcasting Service Proclamation No 533/2007, art. 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-broadcasting-service-proclamation-no-533/view
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 59
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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:
g . No information available
Comments:
Source: Broadcasting Service Proclamation No 533/2007: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-broadcasting-service-proclamation-no-533/view
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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 specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source: Broadcasting Service Proclamation No 533/2007:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-broadcasting-service-proclamation-no-533/view ;
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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, art. 39 (4 - b,c), 47 (3 - b,c,e);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The right of any Nation, Nationality or People to form its own state is exercisable when the Council that received the demand has organized a referendum within one year to be held in the Nation, Nationality or People that made the demand.
The right to self-determination, including secession, of every Nation, Nationality and People shall come into effect when the Federal Government has organized a referendum which must take place within three years from the time it received the concerned council’s decision for secession.
Source: Constitution, art. 39 (4 - b,c), 47 (3 - b,c,e);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 39 (4 - b,c), 47 (3 - b,c,e);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 39 (4 - b,c), 47 (3 - b,c,e);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 39 (4 - b,c), 47 (3 - b,c,e);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: In case of loss of confidence, the people may recall an elected representative.
Source: Constitution, art. 12 (3)
Verified: 2015/05/18
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution, art. 39 (4 - c), 47 (3 - c,e);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
DD130
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: Referenda can be held in relation to the right to self-determination, including secession, of every Nation, Nationality and People and the right of any Nation, Nationality or People to form its own state.
Source: Constitution, art. 39 (4 - b,c), 47 (3 - b,c,e);
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 32: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution;
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
Voting Operations
VO003
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 as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 65 (3) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments: g) no provision.
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 7 (21) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 7 (21) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 65, 66 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view
Verified: 2015/05/18
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