31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?
Ethiopia
- Ongoing party activities
- Research and policy initiatives
"A Political party shall utilize the support granted to it only for the intended purpose.
The day to day activity of a political party includes the following:
a) the customary day to day activity of political party;
b) developing political consciousness of the public;
c) acquainting the public with the aims of the party;
d) agitation to enable citizens to have active participation in the political activity of the country;
e) strengthening harmonious relationship between the public and the government institutions.
(Articles 46(1&2), the Revised Political Parties Registration No. 573/2008, 24 September 2008).