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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties?
  • CodeNo
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12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?
  • CodeYes
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    Articles 96, 124 and 125, Electoral Code, Law 33/PR/2019
14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period?
  • CodeYes, for both natural and legal persons
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    Article 29, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
15. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period, what is the limit?
  • Code There is no limit on individuals donations per se but a global limit on all donations and bequests received annually by political parties. Those cannot exceed 20% of the party's annual financial resources.
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    Article 29, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election?
  • CodeNo
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17. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election, what is the limit?
  • CodeNot applicable
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18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?
  • CodeNo
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19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit?
  • CodeNot applicable
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20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign?
  • CodeNo
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21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties?
  • CodeYes
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    There is no limit on individuals donations per se but a global limit on all donations and bequests received annually by political parties. Those cannnot exceed 20% of the party's annual financial resources.

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    Article 29, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates?
  • CodeNo
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23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?
  • CodeNo
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24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes?
  • CodeNo
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27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system?
  • CodeNo
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    But article 35 of Political Parties Charter obliges political parties to open a dedicated bank account in Tchad to which public funds are transferred.

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    Article 35, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019

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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties?
  • CodeYes, both regularly and in relation to campaigns
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    Candidates and political parties can have their electoral expenses reimbursed by the State up to:
    - the reimbursement ceiling for presidential candidates receiving more than 10 per cent of the votes cast is FCFA 1.5 billion;
    - the reimbursement ceiling for parliamentary candidates receiving more than 5 per cent of the votes cast is FCFA 50 million;
    - the reimbursement ceiling for candidates at local elections receiving more than 5 per cent of the votes cast is FCFA 20 million.

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    Article 78, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding?
  • CodeParticipation in election | Other
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    Compliance with political party regulations, i.e. holding regular meetings of the party leadership, HQ entirely dedicated to political activities, submission of annual financial reports certified by the Supreme Court, opening of a bank account in Tchad, justification of the origin of the sources of financing and use thereof, declaration of assets.

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    Article 31, Political Parties Charter, Law 32/PR/2019
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding?
  • CodeProportional to seats received | Other
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    Participation in the last presidential, parliamentary or local elections; proportional to the number of women elected:

    15% - participation in the last presidential, parliamentary or local elections
    40% - proportional to the number of deputies elected
    35% - proportional to the number of councillors elected at all levels
    10% - proportional to the number of women elected

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    Article 31, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?
  • CodeNo
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32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?
  • CodeYes
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    Article 182, Constitution, 2018
    Article 120, Electoral Code, Law 33/PR/2019
    Article 38, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?
  • CodeEqual
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    Article 182, Constitution, 2018
    Article 120, Electoral Code, Law 33/PR/2019
    Article 38, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?
  • CodeNo
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35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding?
  • CodeYes
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    The state covers the costs associated with the official campaign, such as direct mail and the printing and displaying of official campaign posters

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    Article 77, Electoral Code, Law 33/PR/2019
36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates?
  • CodeYes
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    10% of the public subsidies are allocated to parties based on the number of women elected.

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    Article 31, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties?
  • CodeNo
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38. Is there a ban on vote buying?
  • CodeYes
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    Article 92, Electoral Code, Law 33/PR/2019
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend?
  • CodeNo
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40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit?
  • CodeNot applicable
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41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?
  • CodeNo
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42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit?
  • CodeNot applicable
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43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?
  • CodeNo
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44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist?
  • CodeNo
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances?
  • CodeYes
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    "Il est tenu de présenter des comptes annyels au plus tard le 21 mars de chaque année à la Cour suprême pour vérification. Cette vérification porte sur la régularité et la sincérité des comptes du parti politique. "

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    Article 32, Political Parties Charter 2019.
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances?
  • CodeNo
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    Although Article 99 of Electoral Code foresees sanctions in case of non-compliance with reporting requirements as regards campaign finance accounts, no regulations have been found that describe the reporting requirements.

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49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances?
  • CodeNo
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    Although Article 99 of Electoral Code foresees sanctions in case of non-compliance with reporting requirements as regards campaign finance accounts, no regulations were found that describe the reporting requirements.

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50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances?
  • CodeNo
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51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?
  • CodeNo
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    The reports submitted to the Supreme Court are not diclosed per se. Only the Supreme Court's annual report on the control of party financial reports is published in the Official Gazette.

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    Art. 33, Political Parties Charter 2019.
52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors?
  • CodeYes
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    Information not included in annual financial reports. Donations and bequests must be declared to the Ministry of Territorial Administration (Ministère en charge de l'administration du territire) within 3 days from their receipt.

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    Art. 29, Political Parties Charter 2019.
53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income?
  • CodeNo
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54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending?
  • CodeNo
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55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates?
  • CodeCourt
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    Supreme Court.

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    Article 32, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations?
  • CodeCourt
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    Supreme Court.

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    Articles 32 and 33, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?
  • CodeRefer for investigation | Request additional information from potential violator | Impose sanctions
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    Article 34, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?
  • CodeLoss of public funding | Suspension of political party
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    Article 34, Political Parties Charter, 2009 as amended by Law 32/PR/2019

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