Political Parties

By promoting transparent means of selecting candidates, electing leaders, and formulating policy, this section details how parties can become responsive and attractive to citizens.

Inside is training material for parties in parliament, methods for internal party strengthening, and resources for engaging youth and women party members.

Parties in Parliament

A capable and effective national legislature is a foundational pillar of democratic government. This section provides resources to build the capacity of elected representatives to communicate with citizens and respond to their concerns, as well as to analyze and develop laws and policies that reflect national and constituent interests.

Internal Party Strengthening

Political parties need clear internal management and communication structures that are well known and understood by members. Promoting transparent and participative means of selecting candidates, electing leaders, and formulating policy can make parties more open, responsive and attractive to citizens.

Resources for Women and Youth

The participation of women and youth in the political sphere is crucial to the effective functioning of a society. All segments of a society should be free to participate and influence political outcomes. What are you doing to further this cause? The resources in this section give you the tools to strengthen the role of women and youth in political parties, the legislature, and other representative bodies.

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