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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: For the purpose of presidential elections and referenda the whole country territory and the diplomatic and consular missions form a single constituency.
For the election of deputies to the National Assembly, the country is divided in constituencies formed by the prefectures and special districts.
Source: Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, législatives et référendaires, art.9: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime
Verified: 2017/01/31
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . The legislature (national/subnational)
Comments:
Source: Article 127 de la Constitution
Verified: 2005/01/21
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: For the election of deputies to the National Assembly, the country is divided into constituencies according to the regional boundaries. There are also special constituencies taking into account the various cultural and ethnic minorities.
Source: Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, législatives et référendaires, art. 9: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime
Verified: 2017/01/31
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: The Constitution explicitly provides that electoral constituencies are delimited by law.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 99: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/view
Verified: 2017/01/31
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
a . Changes in number of total population b . Changes in numbers of eligible voters c . Changes in numbers of registered voters d . Changes in distribution of total population e . Changes in distribution of eligible voters f . Changes in distribution of registered voters g . Changes in administrative boundaries j . National census l . Other
Comments: Les circonscriptions électorales sont celles définies par l’article 41 du Code Electoral. C’est surtout le nombre de sièges des députés et des conseillers qui varie selon le poids démographique des circonscriptions.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2007/01/02
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 of the Republic is the Head of the State. The President of the Republic is elected for 5 years by universal, free, direct, equal and secret suffrage. The President shall be re-eligible only once. The election of the President of the Republic shall take place by majority vote in two rounds.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 46, 47 (1), 48: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-english-version-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The President of the Republic shall appoint the Prime Minister.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 56: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-english-version-2010/view
Verified: 2017/02/01
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 46 - 72: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The legislative power is exercised by a single chamber called National Assembly the members of which shall have the title of deputy.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 83 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-english-version-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
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: In single-member constituencies deputies are elected by plurality vote, whereas in multi-member constituencies deputies are elected through an open-lest proportional representation system.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 116: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-ordinance-no.-2010-96-of-28-december-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
k . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments: question not answered.
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
b . Specially delimited constituencies
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
c . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: Article 42 du code électoral
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
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:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: articles 42 et suivants du code électoral
Verified: 2005/01/21
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: 2005/01/21
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments:
Source: Article 67 de la constitution
voir également les articles article 123 à 125 du code électoral pour les élections partielles
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: l'article 66 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source: article 62 du code électoral
Verified: 2005/01/21
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
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 No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/01
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: L’Ordonnance 99-037 du 4 septembre 1999 portant Code Electoral actuellement en vigueur a subi un certain nombre de modifications à l’issue des élections générales et municipales de 2004. En effet, celle-ci a été modifiée et complétée par l’Ordonnance N°99-39 du 23 septembre 1999 ; la Loi n°2003-32 du 17 juillet 2003 ; la Loi n°2003-64 du 31 décembre 2003 ; la Loi 2004-004 du 29 mars 2004 ; la Loi n°2004-14 du 13 mai 2004 ; la Loi n°2004-22 du 2 juin 2004 et la Loi n°2004-56 du 1er novembre 2004.
Source: code électoral du 04/09/1999, modifié le 24 octobre 2004
Verified: 2007/01/02
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments: Presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections and referenda.
Source: Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/01
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
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
Source: - Constitution (2010), art. 120:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/;
- Loi No.2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires, art. 59: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/01
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: Suivant la Constitution et les dispositions précitées, la Cour Constitutionnelle est une juridiction permanente.
Source: Article 103 de la Constitution
Verified: 2007/01/02
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates b . Parties c . Voters
Comments:
Source: Articles 91 et 92 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2005/01/21
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . Constitutional (or similar) Court
Comments: La Cour Constitutionnelle statue en premier et dernier ressort. Art. 100 du Code Electoral
Source: voir article 89 et suivants du code électoral
Verified: 2007/01/02
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
d . Specially Appointed Committee e . Legislature f . Other
Comments: Le Gouvernement a l’initiative des lois concurremment avec les membres de l’Assemblée Nationale.
Toutefois, il arrive que la CENI pour pallier certaines difficultés liées à l’organisation d’un scrutin ou le Conseil National de Dialogue Politique (instance composée de tous les partis politiques) proposent au gouvernement la révision de certaines dispositions du Code Electoral.
Exemple : aux dernières élections 2004 le CNDP a proposé des modifications relatives au montant des cautions et à un certain nombre de délais légaux contenus dans le Code.
Source: Art. 90 de la Constitution
Verified: 2007/01/02
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: Une Commission électorale nationale indépendante (CENI) est chargée de l'organisation, du déroulement et de la supervision des opérations de vote. Elle en proclame les résultats provisoires. Une loi organique détermine les modalités d'organisation et de fonctionnement de cette Commission. (Constitution, art.6)
Source: - Constitution (2010), art. 6 (1):http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/ ;
- Ordonnance No. 2010-96 du 28 Décembre 2010 portant Code électoral, art. 5 (2), 9 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-ordinance-no.-2010-96-of-28-december-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department f . Other
Comments:
Source: Art. 9 et 18 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2007/01/02
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department g . Other
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission elaborates its own budget and presents it to the Government for approval.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 12 (7), 19 (1): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
e . Another organ within the national government
Comments: The Court of Auditors
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 19 (3): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf(2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
a . For the election period only
Comments: The mandate of the Board and members of the National Independent Electoral Commission expires two (2) months after the announcement of the final election results.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 16 (4): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission is a separate body, independent of any power, authority or organization, with organizational and functional autonomy.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 5 (2), 9 (2, 3): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
d . Other
Comments: The National independent Electoral Commission is composed of a Board of a President, 2 Vice-presidents and 2 rapporteurs and a minimum of 33 members.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 11: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments:
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 11: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State c . Executive g . Political parties h . Civil society i . Other
Comments: The President, all legally established political parties, various civil society organisations, various Ministries and government departments, syndicates, Nigeriens living abroad, the media.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 11: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
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 c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations i . Media
Comments:
Source: - Loi organique No. 2014-03 du 15 avril 2014, portant création, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Commission électorale nationale indépendante (CENI), art.2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-organique-no.-2014-03-du-15-avril-2014/;
- Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, UE (2011), p. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/01
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: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, UE (2011), p. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/01
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments:
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, UE (2011), p. 30: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/01
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement d . Music and theater e . Public meetings
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement d . Music and theater e . Public meetings h . Handouts (printed material)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
b . Young people/ first time voters c . Women f . Illiterates
Comments: Ces programmes sont d’habitude organisés par des ONG (NGO) en collaboration étroite avec la CENI.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2007/01/02
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art.7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
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 d . Naturalization
Comments:
Source: Constitution (2010), art.7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/01
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration b . Previous Conviction c . Detention d . Mental disability
Comments: Nul ne peut voter s’il n’est inscrit sur la liste électorale de la circonscription électorale de son domicile ou de sa résidence. Ne doivent pas être inscrits sur la liste électorale :
- les individus condamnés définitivement pour crime et non réhabilités
- les individus condamnés définitivement pour un délit à une peine d’emprisonnement ferme et égale ou supérieure à un an (1) an et non réhabilités
- ceux qui sont déclarés en faillite et ayant fait l’objet d’une condamnation pour banqueroute frauduleuse et non réhabilités
- les internés et les interdits.
N’empêchent pas l’inscription sur une liste électorale les condamnations avec sursis et les condamnations pour délit d’imprudence hors le cas de délit de fuite concomitant.
Source: Article 7 et 8 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2007/01/02
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 electoral rolls are compiled, maintained and revised by a special committee of the National Independent Electoral Commission which is in charge of voter registration.
Source: Loi No. 2015-20 du 14 avril 2015, modifiant et complétant la loi organique No. 2014-03 du 15 avril 2014, portant création, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la CENI, art. 7 et suivant: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-no.-2015-20-du-14-avril-2015-modifiant/view
Verified: 2017/02/01
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments: Les électeurs sont inscrits sur une liste dressée par circonscription administrative, ambassade ou consulat sur présentation de l’une des pièces d’identité prévues à l’article 73 du Code Electoral
Source: Le titre I – Chap IV du Code Electoral traite spécialement de l’établissement des listes électorales (art. 20 à 27)
Verified: 2007/01/02
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
b . Annually
Comments: Les listes électorales sons permanents.elles font l’objet d’une révision annuelle du premier septembre au trente un décembre. Elles peuvent être révisés exceptionnellement en cas de besoin par décret sur proposition de la CENI. Toutefois, elles doivent être closes deux (2) mois au moins avant chaque élection générale.
Dans la pratique les commissions administratives composées d’agents d’état civil, représentants des partis politique, des représentants d’associations de défense des droits de l’homme, de représentants de la justice s’occupent du traitement des listes électorales.
Ces Commissions au nombre de 57 aux dernières élections passeront à 265 aux prochaines élections. Elles sont installées au niveau des 265 Communes Urbaines et Rurales que comptent le pays.
Source: Article 27 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2007/01/02
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
e . Appearance by voter at registration office
Comments: L’inscription sur les listes électorales est personnelles.
L’électeur se présente physiquement au siège de la Commission Administrative pour demander son inscription qui peut être verbale ou écrite.
Toutefois, pour les forces de défense et de sécurité ainsi que les membres de leurs familles domiciliées avec eux, les Commissions Administratives de mise à jour, en rapport avec leurs hiérarchies, se déplacent dans les casernes pour procéder à leur inscription.
A l’aide de matrices de recensement et des fiches de recensement électoral préparées par la CENI, les Commissions Administratives procèdent à l’inscription de nouveaux électeurs, aux radiations, aux corrections et enfin à la recomposition des bureaux de vote.
Ce travail une fois achevé est acheminé au niveau national pour vérification et validation par la CENI avant le traitement informatique
Source: Art. 20 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2007/01/02
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Registration in the electoral roll is an essential requirement in order to exercise the right to vote.
Source: Loi 2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires (2014), art. 4, 7: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/01
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):
b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) c . Regional distribution requirement f . Other
Comments: Each list should include a number of candidates equal to the number of seats in the constituency concerned. A party refundable deposit of 250 000 CFA per candidate is also required. In addition, party lists must contain at least 75% of candidates with at least a degree of Undergraduate Studies (BEPC) or equivalent.
Source: Ordonnance No. 2010-96 du 28 Décembre 2010 portant Code électoral (2010), art. 52: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-ordinance-no.-2010-96-of-28-december-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/03
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:
Verified: 2005/01/21
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 j . Other
Comments: In order to be eligible to stand for legislative elections, candidates must be citizens of Niger, at least 21 years old, in full possession of their civil and political rights.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 84: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship g . Nationality group
Comments:
Source: Article 36 de la Constitution et article 107 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2005/01/21
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration b . Detention d . Naturalization k . Mental health problems n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments:
Source: ARTICLES 70, 71, 72 & 73 du code électoral
Verified: 2005/01/21
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration d . Naturalization k . Mental health problems m . Citizenship of parents n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments:
Source: ARTS 49 & 50 du code électoral
Verified: 2005/01/21
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Independent candidates must be supported by a certain number of signatures and pay a deposit.
Source: Constitution (2010), art. 43: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-constitution-2010/
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) b . Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments:
Source: Articles 42 et 51 du code électoral
Verified: 2005/01/21
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/21
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) b . Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments:
Source: Articles 42 et 51 du code électoral
Verified: 2005/01/21
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct
Comments: Political parties are entitled to direct public funding to finance their activities. There is also indirect public funding in the form of free broadcast time, free space for campaign materials and free printing of the ballots.
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EU (2011), p.14:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/view
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/22
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2007/01/09
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
e . Other
Comments: The grant funding of political parties is set at 0.30% of annual tax revenues of the state. 15% is distributed to political parties that participated in the last presidential, parliamentary or local general elections; 40% is allocated in proportion to the number of elected deputies; 35% in proportion to the number of counselors elected at all levels and the remaining 10% is distributed in proportion to the number of women elected by the quota at all levels.
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EU (2011), p.14: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/22
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EU (2011), p.15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/03
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
a . As related to the election period only
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/22
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/22
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/22
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/01/22
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 2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires, art. 53: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/07
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box c . Tally of voters who voted d . Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters q . Copies of results are provided to observers r . Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
Comments:
Source: Articles 83,84,85 et 86 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: La transmission des résultats s’effectue comme suit.
Art. 131 du Code Electoral
Au niveau de la Commune, les résultats sont communiqués à la Commission Départementale par la Commission Municipale de ladite Commune.
Art. 132 du Code Electoral
Au niveau du Département, la Commission Départementale des Elections communique à la Commission Régionale des Elections, es résultats des différentes commissions municipales que compte e département.
Art. 133 : Au niveau Régional, a Commission Régionale des Elections communique l’ensemble des résultats qu’elle a centralisé au niveau national, c’est-à-dire à la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI).
Art. 134 : Au niveau national, la CENI centralise les résultats provisoires. Elle procède à la proclamation et à la diffusion de ces résultats qu’elle transmet immédiatement à a Cour Constitutionnelle pour validation et proclamation des résultats définitifs.
Cette opération dure environ une semaine malgré l’étendue du pays.
Source: Article 86, 131-134 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
b . District level
Comments:
Source: Article 112 du Code Electoral pour les législatives
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported b . By telephone c . By fax e . Radio
Comments:
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
b . Unused and spoiled ballots d . Voter rolls f . Certificate of result g . Ballot boxes h . Other
Comments: h) a written report of the proceedings
Source: Article 86 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
c . Signatures on sealed envelopes d . Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals e . Accompanied by election officials
Comments:
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments: The ballots are burned after the initial count which makes a recount impossible.
Source: Loi 2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires, art. 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/07
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
a . National Election Management body
Comments: Les premières vérifications sont faites sur e terrain soit au niveau du bureau de vote soit au niveau des Commissions Electorales Locales.
Au niveau national la CENI vérifie les résultats provisoires avant leur transmission à la Cour.
La Cour Constitutionnelle est seule compétente pour statuer sur les résultats des élections (Art. 89 du Code Electoral).
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
c . weeks:
Comments: La Cour Constitutionnelle instruit l’affairedont elle est saisie et statue dans un délai de quinze (15) jours.
La CENI quant à elle et ce en fonction de son chronogramme, met un délai d’environ 7 jours pour centraiser et proclamer les résultats provisoires avant leur transmission à la Cour.
Source: Code Électoral.
M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye Ancien président du Conseil Supérieur de la Communication du Niger
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME004
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
c . Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME006
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
Answer:
b . 30% to 60%
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME008
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
Answer:
b . 30 to 60%
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME009
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio d . Private television e . Print media
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
b . 30% to 60%
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME015
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
Answer:
a . Over 60 %
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME016
Question: In your opinion, upon which types of media at national level in your country do citizens most rely as a source of information? Mark the most important source with 1, and the second most important source with 2:
Answer(s):
a . Public radio c . Private radio d . Public television g . Print media
Comments: Order of importance same as the order above.
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2007/01/02
ME017
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio d . Private television e . Print media
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
b . Independent regulator
Comments: Le Conseil Supérieur de la Communication
Source: Voir Ordonnance 93-21 du 30 mars 1993 articles 1er, 3 4, et suivants et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2007/01/02
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
b . Private companies c . Non governmental organisations d . Foreigners f . State owned companies g . Other
Comments: Personnes physique ou morale
Source: Ordonnance N°99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la liberté de la presse, Chapitre II
Verified: 2007/01/02
ME023
Question: Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
a . Law b . Secondary legislation (e.g. regulations)
Comments:
Source: Ordonnance N°93-21 du 30 mars 1993 portant définition et mission du Conseil Supérieur de la Communication et celle N°99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la liberté de la presse
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME025
Question: Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
a . Statutory regulator (e.g. broadcasting licensing body)
Comments:
Source: Voir ordonnance N°93-21 du 30 mars 1993 portant définition et mission du Conseil Supérieur de la Communication
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME026
Question: What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
b . Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Voir Code électoral Articles 9 et 16
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
a . Enforcement of a right of reply, correction or retraction
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME029
Question: Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Ordonnance N°99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de la liberté de la presse, chapitre V
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME030
Question: What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
Answer(s):
b . Administrative sanction c . Other (specify)
Comments: Sanctions Correctionnelles
Source: Ordonnance N°99-67 du 20 décembre 1999, portant régime de l aliberté de la presse, Chapitres VIII et IX
Verified: 2007/01/02
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
b . No
Comments: Pas spécifiquement pour les élections mais il existe une Charte des journalistes professionnels du Niger
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye and M. Amadou Magagi, Secrétaire Général Permanent, Commission Électorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2007/01/02
ME033
Question: Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments: Le Conseil Supérieur de la Communication (CSC)
Source: Ordonnance N°93-21 du 30 mars 1993 portant définition et mission du CSC
Verified: 2007/01/02
ME034
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME035
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME036
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley ABDOULAYE
Verified: 2005/06/07
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: During the election period, all political parties presenting candidates for elections have free and equal access to public media.
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EUOM (2011), p.25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/07
ME039
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME040
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME041
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size and previous performance e . As agreed by special committee
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME043
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME044
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME045
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
g . Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME047
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME048
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME049
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME050
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidate's party e . As agreed by special committee
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye Et Constitution article 125 et ordonnance N°93-21 du 30 mars 1993 portant définition et mission du CSC
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME051
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME052
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME053
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME054
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
g . Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Rapport final, élections législatives et présidentielle, EUOM (2011), p.26: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-raport-final-elections-legislatives-et/
Verified: 2017/02/07
ME061
Question: Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
Answer(s):
b . Geographical coverage c . Characteristics of the sample d . Size of the sample e . Margin of error
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
b . Outside the polling station
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME065
Question: When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
Answer:
b . After all polls close, before official results are available
Comments:
Source: Pr niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME066
Question: Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME067
Question: What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
Answer(s):
a . A media department b . A press officer
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye et règlement intérieur de la CENI
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME068
Question: Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Pr niandou Souley Abdopulaye et règlement intérieur de la CENI
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME069
Question: Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
Answer(s):
a . Media packs/press kits b . Press releases c . Press conferences/briefings d . Pre-recorded radio or TV slots e . Web site g . Other (specify)
Comments: g) Affiches et autres gadgets
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2007/01/02
ME070
Question: Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME071
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Article 18 code électoral et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME072
Question: Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Article 18 code électoral et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME073
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: Article 18 Code électoral et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME074
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME075
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME076
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME077
Question: What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
a . It consults the media about the usefulness of materials provided to them by the EMB. b . It consults the media about the usefulness of the EMB's website. c . It encourages the media to subscribe to a media page in the EMB's website in order to receive regular updates. d . It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME078
Question: Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
c . Cost of paid advertising limiting dissemination of voter education messages
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
ME079
Question: Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB's ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
Answer:
b . Quite effective
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
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 regulating this matter.
Source: Loi 2014-01 du 28 mars 2014, portant régime général des élections présidentielles, locales et référendaires: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-loi-2014-01-du-28-mars-2014-portant-regime/
Verified: 2017/02/07
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 of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 6 (1), 60, 174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 129 - 133: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: A constitutional amendment must be submitted to a referendum if it is approved by less of 4/5 of the deputies to the National Assembly.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic may, after consulting the National Assembly and the President of the Constitutional Court, submit to a referendum any text which seems likely to require direct consultation with the people.
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 60: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 129: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136,137, de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
b . Specific laws/legislation c . Regulations
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandouy Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Ban on paid signature collectors b . Ban on payment per signature c . Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 45, 88, 89 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . All signatures checked
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
a . All signatures checked
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Constitution article 6 et code electoral Chapitre III et IV
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements f . Website
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
b . Specific laws/legislation c . Regulations
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements f . Website
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements f . Website
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups c . Contribution limits d . Restrictions on the sources of contributions e . Disclosure requirements
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups c . Contribution limits d . Restrictions on the sources of contributions e . Disclosure requirements
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD114
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
a . Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups c . Contribution limits d . Restrictions on the sources of contributions e . Disclosure requirements
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source: Articles 128 133 et 136 du code electoral
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . Single designated campaign organisation for each side b . Selected campaign organisations
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . Single designated campaign organisation for each side b . Selected campaign organisations
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: Articles 136;137;138 de la constitution/Article 23 du reglement interieur de l'assemblee nationale/Loi n97-029 du 15 janvier 1999 portant organisation des communes au benin.
Verified: 2005/02/26
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
b . Free media access c . Free publication space in information document
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
b . Free media access c . Free publication space in information document
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
b . Free media access c . Free publication space in information docum
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Sopuley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD125
Question: Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
Answer(s):
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
a . Signatories must be registered
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: Article 6 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Article 6 de la constitution et Code electoral Chapitre III articles 126 a 130 et Chapitre IV articles 131 a 134
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 13
6, 137 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2006/12/30
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la consitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Pas de precision pour le moment
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: Areticles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
b . Yes, in some municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
b . Yes, in some municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority to international bodies d . National sovereignity, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs f . Devolution
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority to international bodies d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs f . Devolution
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
g . Civil service h . Taxes and public expenditure commitments i . Other public policy issues
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134,135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President f . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: Article 6 de la constitution et Code electoral Chapitre III et IV
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . Government (specify department) b . Independent electoral commission c . President
Comments:
Source: Article 6 dce la constitution et Code electoral Chapitre III et IV
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . The title of the proposal b . The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
Comments:
Source: Code electoral Chapitre III ET IV
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . The title of the proposal b . The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
Comments:
Source: Code electoral Chapitre III et IV
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: Article 6 de la constitution et Code electoral Chapitre III et IV
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: Article 6 et Code electoral Section article 165 et Chapitre III et IV
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
b . Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments:
Source: Code electoral article 129
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
b . Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments:
Source: Code electoral article 129
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD042
Question: In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election? Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Residence
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source: Code electoral article 130
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source: Code electoral article 130
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Legislative proposals
Comments:
Source: Article 6 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Legislative proposals c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments a . Constitutional amendments c . Transfer of authority d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs f . Devolution
Comments:
Source: Articles 6 , 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2017/02/08
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments b . Adoption of international treaties c . Transfer of authority d . National sovereignty, national self-determination e . Conflict between constitutional organs f . Devolution
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . A number of individuals b . Registered committee/organisation
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . A number of individuals b . Registered committee/organisation
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/06
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
a . Proposed title c . Full proposed text
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Proponents of the initiative
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
a . Proponents of the initiative
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Inconsistency with proposed content b . Commercial statement c . Discriminatory or inflammatory statements e . Incomprehensibility
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
a . Spelling/grammatical checks b . Drafting actual text for legal measure c . Translating the title and/or text into other languages
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
a . An automatic check is part of the initiative process b . A check only takes place if a challenge to the initiative is submitted
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD057
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s):
e . Judiciary
Comments:
Source: Articles 113 a 115 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
a . After its registration, before the collection of signatures c . After its submission but before the vote on the initiative
Comments:
Source: Articles 112 et 113 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Government c . President d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD060
Question: At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
Answer(s):
a . After the initiative is initially registered b . After the required signatures are verified
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
b . Both the initiative and the alternative proposal are qualified for the ballot, and are put to a vote on the same day
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
a . To accept both proposals b . To accept one proposal only
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
b . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandouy Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
a . Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
a . Members of the national legislature b . President c . Other national level elected executive positions d . National level appointed executive positions e . Members of provincial / local legislature bodies f . Governors, Mayors or equivalent g . Other provincial/local level elected executive positions h . Provincial/local level appointed executive positions
Comments:
Source: Articles 45, 88, 89 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD066
Question: What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s):
a . Political or policy grounds b . Indictment c . Conviction d . Moral turpitude
Comments:
Source: Articles 42, 45, 88, 89 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
a . Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments:
Source: Articles 88 et 89 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
b . Separately and subsequently
Comments:
Source: Articles 88 et 89 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Articles 42 et 48 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49,134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
d . None
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
d . None
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must be registered
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must be registered c . Other (specify)
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
b . At specified places
Comments:
Source: Voir Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la consitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
b . At specified places
Comments:
Source: Articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137 de la constitution
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
b . At specified places
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
a . Anywhere b . At specified places
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
b . At specified places
Comments:
Source: Articles 45, 88, 89 de la constitution et Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must provide identity/voting card number b . Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must provide identity/voting card number b . Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Comments:
Source: Pr niandou souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution articles 45, 88, 89
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution articles 45, 88, 89
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Constitution articles 6, 49, 134, 135, 136, 137
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
b . Ban on payment per signature c . Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors d . Requirement for signature collectors to identify if they are paid or volunteers
Comments:
Source: Pr Niandou Souley Abdoulaye
Verified: 2005/06/07
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 60 (3), 174 (2): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 132, 133: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
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:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments, art. 60 (1), 174: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 129: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of 25 November 2010 with its amendments: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Niger_2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/04
Voting Operations
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secretaire General Permanent, Commission Electorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2007/01/02
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 b . At any polling station in the same voting district h . By proxy
Comments: Les articles 64 et 65 traitent des differentes possibilites qui s’offrent à l’electeur pour accomplir son droit de vote.
In presidential elections and referendums, electors can vote in any polling station, as long as they have a valid voter card.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 66 (1, 2), 67, 77: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
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: Possible to vote only in presidential elections and referendums.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 26 (3): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
VO005
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: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 26 (3): http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source: Art. 62 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2007/01/02
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: A l’occasion de chaque election et selon la nature du scrutin, la Commission Electorale Nationale Independante elabore et met à la disposition des membres des bureaux de vote un guide pratique pour la conduite des operations de vote.
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secretaire General Permanent, Commission Electorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2007/01/02
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: M. Amadou Magagi, Secretaire General Permanent, Commission Electorales Nationale Independante
Verified: 2007/01/02
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Article 77 du Code Electoral
Verified: 2003/02/26
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: The voter choose among different ballots, put the chosen ballot in an envelope and slide it into the ballot box.
Source: Ordinance No. 2010-96 of 28 December 2010 establishing the Electoral Code, art. 69, 75: http://www.electionpassport.com/files/Niger-Electoral-Code-2010.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/05/03
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