31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?
Maldives
Answer
No
Source
Source: Article 34, Political Party Act, 2013
Source: Article 70b of Elections General Act, 2008
Comment
Article 34 has a general statement that public funding is for the running of the party.
Article 70 of Elections Act also states that public funding for the party can be used in elections.