43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?

Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Answer
Yes, spending limit exists
Source

Regulation on Managing Campaign Finance during 2014 Presidential and Provincial Council Elections

http://www.iec.org.af/pdf/legalframework/2013-regulations/eng/reg_on_managing_campaign_finances_eng.pdf

 

Comment

Article 4:
1. The following persons are allowed to make contributions for electoral campaigns of candidates:
a) Afghan citizens
b) Political parties and other non-governmental domestic legal persons
2. The contributions made by the persons mentioned in Article 4.1 shall be subjected to the following limitations:
A. For presidential candidates:
a. Up to 50000 Afghani by natural persons
b. Up to 500000 Afghani by legal persons
B. For provincial council candidates:
a. Up to 20000 Afghani by natural persons
b. Up to 50000 Afghani by legal persons

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