In some countries there are formal rules determining that the public funding provided must be used for certain purposes (?earmarking?)
If you code “NO” on Q30, code “NA” on this question. If you code “ND” on Q30, code “ND”. If it is noted that direct public funding provided to political parties must only be used for certain purposes, code which. Code all options that apply, provide details in an external comment. If it is stated that the money must be used for election campaign purposes, code “CAMPAIGN SPENDING”. If it is noted that the money must be used for ongoing party activities such as administration, public awareness campaigns, policy platform development, voter interaction or membership drives, code “ONGOING PARTY ACTIVITIES”. If funds are given directly to or explicitly intended for the use of particular institutions within political parties, such as Youth or Women’s Wings or research or policy institutions within parties, code “INTRA-PARTY INSTITUTION”. Provide additional information in an external comment. If some other form of earmarking is noted, or if it is noted that public funds must not be used for a certain purpose, code “OTHER” and give an external comment. If funds are earmarked for several uses, code all the applicable options. If there are no provisions for what direct public funding must be used, code “NO”. If you cannot find information, code “ND”. In case the answer “BOTH” was given in Q30 and the allocation criteria is different for the two types of direct public funding, please state clearly what the regulations are for campaign support and for regular assistance separately in an external comment.