Preparing for the Election: Political Campaign and Its Financing

Abstract

The first quarter of 2014 is enlivened by the preparation towards the election, particularly the campaign period of the contesting political parties. Campaign is naturally a very significant period of an election, and most attention was paid to all matters related to campaigning. Starting in the 2014 election, in accordance with the Law No. 8 of 2012 on the legislative election, and KPU Regulation No. 17 year 2013, all political parties are required to submit their campaign financing budget. In addition to making this report, political parties are also required to open a special bank account assigned for their campaign fund, separate from their regular accounts. The objective of both reporting and the separate account is to establish an open an clean system of party financing, in addition to avoid money laundering activities. This review analyzes the implementation and consequences of these two regulations, particularly in relation to the parties' internal management and the implications on the efforts to combat corruption.