'[...] each party [...]- shall file annually at the latest on January 31, the financial account of the past year, the account must show that the party has no other resources than those from dues, donations and legacies of its national members and supporters and of the profits made on the occasion of events...' Source: Article 3, Loi No. 81-17 du 06 mai 1981 relative aux partis politiques.
Senegal
Bans and limits on private income
Public funding
Regulations of spending
Reporting, oversight and sanctions
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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
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“[...] The dissolution also intervenes: 1- If a party received directly or indirectly subsidies from abroad or foreigners living in Senegal [...].” Source: Article 4, Loi No 89-36 du 12 octobre 1989 modifiant la Loi No. 81-17 du 6 mai 1981 relative aux Partis Politiques |
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
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3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
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4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
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5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
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6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
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7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
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8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
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9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
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10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
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11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties? |
Code
No data
Comment
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12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates? |
Code
No data
Comment
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13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate? |
Code
Yes
Comment
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"During an election campaign it is prohibited to use public goods or resources for the purposes of this campaign [...]. In the event of a breach in the equality of candidates because of the use of public funds, the Court of Appeal is required to deliberate within forty-eight (48) hours." Source: Article L.61, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017 |
14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period? |
Code
No
Comment
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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
Not applicable
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16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election? |
Code
No
Comment
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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? |
Code
Not applicable
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18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate? |
Code
No
Comment
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19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
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20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign? |
Code
No
Comment
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21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
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22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
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23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities? |
Code
No
Comment
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24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No data
Comment
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25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No data
Comment
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26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes? |
Code
No
Comment
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27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system? |
Code
No
Comment
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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties? |
Code
No public funding available
Comment
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29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Not applicable
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30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Not applicable
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31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)? |
Code
Not applicable
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32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
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'Air time available to candidates is divided into two (02) fractions whose quota is determined by the media regulatory body: - A fraction of the time divided equally between all political parties, coalition of political parties or independent persons representing the lists of candidates; - A fraction of airtime allocated proportionally taking to account the parliamentary representation of political parties with presented lists of candidates.' Source: Article LO .184, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017
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33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Comment
Equality (between all political parties) and proportionality (for the parliamentary representation) are considered while sharing the media access to political parties during legislative elections. Source
'The media regulatory body to ensure that the principle of equality between the candidates is respected in the information programs of public service broadcasting - television regarding the reproduction and feedback statements, writings, activities of the candidates and the presentation of their person.' Source: Article LO.131, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017 'Air time available to candidates is divided into two (02) fractions whose quota is determined by the media regulatory body: - A fraction of the time divided equally between all political parties, coalition of political parties or independent persons representing the lists of candidates; - A fraction of airtime allocated proportionally taking to account the parliamentary representation of political parties with presented lists of candidates.' Source: Article LO .184, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017
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34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
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'The media regulatory body to ensure that the principle of equality between the candidates is respected in the information programs of public service broadcasting - television regarding the reproduction and feedback statements, writings, activities of the candidates and the presentation of their person.' Source: Article LO.131, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017 'Air time available to candidates is divided into two (02) fractions whose quota is determined by the media regulatory body: - A fraction of the time divided equally between all political parties, coalition of political parties or independent persons representing the lists of candidates; - A fraction of airtime allocated proportionally taking to account the parliamentary representation of political parties with presented lists of candidates.' Source: Article LO .184, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017 |
35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding? |
Code
No data
Comment
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36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates? |
Code
No
Source
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37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? |
Code
No
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| Question | Value |
|---|---|
38. Is there a ban on vote buying? |
Code
Yes
Comment
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'Whoever, through donations or gifts in cash or in kind, by promises of gifts, favors, public or private employment or other special advantages, made to influence the vote of one or many voters, obtained or attempted to obtain their votes, either directly or through a third party, shall be punished by three months to two years imprisonment and a fine of 20,000 to 200,000 CFA.' Source: Article L.106 Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017 'Whoever, in order to influence the vote of an electoral college or a fraction of the college, made donations or gifts, promises of donations or administrative favors either to a municipality, or any community of citizens shall be punished by imprisonment for three (03) months to two (02) years and a fine of 20,000 to 200,000 FCFA.' Source: Article L.108 Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017 |
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend? |
Code
No
Comment
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40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
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41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend? |
Code
No
Comment
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42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
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43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities? |
Code
No
Comment
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44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
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45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No data
Comment
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46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist? |
Code
No data
Comment
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances? |
Code
Yes
Comment
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48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
No
Comment
The law requires regular annual reporting , but it does not require specific reporting of financing in relation to election campaigns. Source
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49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
No
Comment
The law refers exclusively to political parties. Source
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50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances? |
Code
No
Comment
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51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public? |
Code
No
Comment
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52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors? |
Code
No
Comment
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53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income? |
Code
No
Comment
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54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending? |
Code
No
Comment
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55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates? |
Code
Ministry
Comment
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"Declarations and deposits provided for in Articles 2 and 3 shall be made, under penalty of dissolution, to the Ministry of the Interior which issues a receipt." Source: Article 4, Loi No 89-36 du 12 octobre 1989 modifiant la Loi No. 81-17 du 6 mai 1981 relative aux Partis Politiques |
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
Comment
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"The Court [of Audit] may also exercise control over the use of resources collected from the public as part of national campaigns appealing to public generosity undertaken by any public or private organization. The purpose of such control is to verify compliance of expenditures of these organizations [...]. If applicable, it may include checks with organizations that have been beneficiaries of the resources collected in these campaigns. Source: Article 27, Loi organique n°99-70 du 17 février 1999 sur la Cour des comptes, 1999" |
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
Impose sanctions
Comment
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58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions? |
Code
Source
'Whoever, through donations or gifts in cash or in kind, by promises of gifts, favors, public or private employment or other special advantages, made to influence the vote of one or many voters, obtained or attempted to obtain their votes, either directly or through a third party, shall be punished by three months to two years imprisonment and a fine of 20,000 to 200,000 CFA.' Source: Article 108, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017 "Declarations provided for in Articles 2 and 3 shall be made under penalty of dissolution pronounced by the Minister of the Interior." Source: Article 4, Loi No. 89-36 du 12 octobre 1989 modifiant la Loi No. 81-17 du 6 mai 1981 relative aux Partis Politiques, 1989
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