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Guinea Guinea

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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: One-third of the Deputies are elected by uninominal ballot in one round. An organic law establishes the electoral circumscriptions. Constitution, art. 63
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 63: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: Constituencies are formed on the basis of prefectures and municipalities.
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art.129: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): a. Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: Local administrative divisions are used. An organic law establishes the electoral circumscriptions. Constitution, art. 63
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 63: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President is elected by universal direct suffrage. He/she is elected by absolute majority with a second round if necessary. Constitution, art. 27 & 32
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 27, 32:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister, Head of the Government is appointed by the President of the Republic who may dismiss him. Constitution, art. 52
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 52: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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. He presides over the Council of Ministers. Constitution, art. 45
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 45: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The representative assembly of the People of Guinea bears the name of National Assembly. Its members bear the title of Deputies. Constitution, art. 59
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 59: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): e. Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments: 2/3 of the members of the National Assembly are elected by a list proportional representation system from a single nationwide constituency and the remaining 1/3 is elected by plurality vote from single-member constituencies.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 63: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view; Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 129: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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
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2009/12/04
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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
2009/12/04
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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: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
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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
d. Referendums
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: Each citizen has the duty to participate in the elections, to promote tolerance, the values of democracy, to be loyal to [envers] the Nation. Constitution, art. 22
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 22 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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 Constitutional Court is the competent jurisdiction in constitutional, [and] electoral matters and in [matters] of the fundamental rights and freedoms. Constitution, art. 93
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 62, 93, 94:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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Electoral Management

EM001
Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
 
Name of Institution: Independent National Electoral Commission / Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI)
Website Address: www.ceniguinee.org (2012)
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/12/19
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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: Referenda
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/; Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 2 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments:
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI):http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): a. The President
c. The legislature
e. Another organ within the national government
g. Other
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission conducts at least once a year an internal audit to ensure the correct application of the rules on the budget management. At the request of the government or the financial and technical partners of the CENI, an annual external audit is performed by an auditor recruited through open tender. The report from this audit shall be forwarded to the President of the Republic, the National Assembly and the Court of Auditors and published in the Official Gazette of the Republic.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 23 (3, 4, 5): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: The members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) are appointed by decree for a period of seven years.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 8 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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 	
Election Management Body administration 	
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 	
Security 	
Official funding of parties and candidates 	
Voter education 	
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 	
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 	
Polling operations 	
Vote tabulation 	
Other
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/22
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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 legal personality and financial autonomy. It is responsible for the organization of all political elections and referenda in the Republic of Guinea. It is technically supported by the ministerial departments involved in the electoral process, including the Ministry for Territorial Administration. In exercising their duties, the members of the CENI shall not seek or receive instructions or orders of any other public or private authority.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 1, 2, 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: c. 21 - 30 members (specify)
Comments: CENI is composed of 25 members.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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 of the CENI must be Guinean nationals recognised for their competence and integrity, be at least 25 years old and in full possession of their civil and political rights.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 4, 5: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): c. Executive
d. Opposition
g. Political parties
h. Civil society
Comments: Ten members are appointed by the ruling political party, ten are nominated by the political parties of the opposition, three by CSOs, and the remaining two members are appointed by the administration.
Source: Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view;
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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
h. Political parties/ candidates
Comments: The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), political parties and the National Council of Civil Society Organizations.
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; 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
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: Official Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI): http://www.ceniguinee.org/; The Carter Center Final Report on the 2010 Presidential Elections in Guinea, p. 26-28: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-final-report-presidential-elections-the/view;
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
Comments:
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);
Verified: 2017/01/26
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age
Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 3: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: All Guinean citizens of majority, of one or the other gender, enjoying their civil and political rights are electors within the conditions determined by the law.Constitution, art. 2
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI)
Source: Constitution, art. 132: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view; Organic Law L/2012/016/CNT of 19 September 2012 on the composition, organization and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), art. 1 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-organic-law-l-2012-016-cnt-of-19-september/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: b. No
Comments: Registration on the voters' register is a DUTY for all citizens meeting the prescribed legal requirements.
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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): f. Other
Comments: Legally established political parties can submit their party lists to the CENI at least 60 days before elections.
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 153, 154, 155:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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PC002

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments:
Source: Independent National Electoral Commission of Guinea (CENI), 2008-02-20.
Verified: 2008/02/27
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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
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
j. Other
Comments: a) 25 years old; b) Guinean citizenship by birth or 10 years of residence in the country for naturalized citizens; c) Qualified electors
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 137, 138, 139: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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): k. No information available
Comments:
Source: Independent National Electoral Commission of Guinea (CENI), 2008-02-20.
Verified: 2008/02/27
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PC008

Independent candidates
Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): a. Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Comments: No candidature is receivable if it is not presented by a legally constituted political party.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 29, 61 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view; Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 137: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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PC012

Public funding of parties
Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): b. Direct
Comments:
Source: Law regulating public funding of political parties' activities, art. 1: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-law-regulating-public-funding-for-political/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): c. Based on current legislative representation
Comments: The law stipulates that legally established political parties receive state funding.
Source: Organic Law L/91/002/CTRN regulating political parties, art. 25:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinee-loi-organique-l-91-002-ctrn-du-23-decembre/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Organic Law L/91/002/CTRN regulating political parties, art. 22: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinee-loi-organique-l-91-002-ctrn-du-23-decembre/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 79: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?
Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): e. Court order
Comments:
Source: The Carter Center Final Report on the 2010 Presidential Elections in Guinea, p. 53: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-final-report-presidential-elections-the/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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VC016
If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
 
hours: 	
days: 	
weeks: 	
Not applicable
Source
No Source
Verified
2012/12/20
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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
2009/10/22
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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: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 56: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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
Loi Organique portand Code Electoral, titre 7. Independent National Electoral Commission of Guinea (CENI), 2008-02-20.
Verified
2009/10/22
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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
2009/10/22
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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
2009/10/22
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): c. No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 60: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/; EU Electoral Observation Mission to the 2010 presidential elections in Guinea, Final Report, p. 38: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-final-report-presidential-elections-eu-2010
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 192, 195: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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 (2010), art. 51, 152: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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:
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 152: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 51: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/view
Verified: 2017/01/26
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: a. Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 51, 152: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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: c. Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 51, 152: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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 (2010): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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
h. By proxy
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 72 (1), 90: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): b. Citizens residing outside the country
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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Locations for voting outside of the country
Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Comments:
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 11: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-constitution-2010-english-version/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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
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Voting method
Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments: The voter inserts the ballot of his/her choice into an envelope.
Source: Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 75: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
Verified: 2017/01/26
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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
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2017/01/26
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