74 Activity by APRM Objective Expected Results as Specified in the NPoA Required Actions as Specified in NPoA Schedule Redefine the modalities for public and private financing of political parties and election campaigns, set a ceiling on and rigorously control expenditures Overhaul of the political parties and groups’ file Review the modalities for financing political parties and election campaigns 2012 Reform the electoral code in order to improve the people’s representation system including women and the youth, acceptance of independent candidates and political parties as well as the participation of Burkina Faso nationals living abroad in elections -As part of the preparation of the 2012 elections in the country, the Government undertook several actions aimed at: updating the political parties file in accordance with the political parties charter Indicative Actions Progress Toward Achieving Results (change in basic conditions of expected results) Main Monitoring & Evaluation Agency Main Stakeholde rs MATS MATS Review of the political parties charter and the law on the financing of political parties . Revise the electoral code 2012-2014 Propose draft bills on the restructuring of the electoral administration in conjunction with the CENI and political stakeholders Remarks/ Observations Activities for Subsequent Phase