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Best Practices of Effective Parties: Three training modules for political parties


NDI developed a series of modules for use by party trainers, on internal democracy, transparency and outreach. These modules aim to help parties examine and improve current organizational practices and institute new practices as needed.

Political Campaign Planning Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Winning Elections


A political campaign can be an exciting experience. A great deal will happen between now and Election Day and with a little forethought and planning, you can be prepared for all the twists and turns and, in many cases, control de situation. This manual is designed to help you anticipate what will happen and be better prepared.

Emily's List- A Political Network for Pro-Choice Democratic Women


Fundraising is one of the most challenging and, at the same time, most important campaign activities. It must be an integral part of the entire campaign. And if it is not, it is your job to make it so.
As a fundraiser, you are not a panhandler. You are not robbing innocent donors. And you are not engaged in an undertaking of a dubious nature.
You are the candidate's director of specialized marketing to a very select and diverse audience whose financial decisions will make or break the campaign.

Youth Reform and Organisation


Presentation touching on issues of youth participation in the Labour Party in England.

Women and Power in the Americas


This report card highlights one type of measure that heads of state can effectively implement. Presidents and prime ministers can appoint more women into their cabinets, and take action to encourage equitable representation of women on election ballots.

Triangle of Best Practices of Effective Parties

flashv4 Around the world, healthy parties develop and maintain democratic internal structures, promote and enforce transparency and accountability, and consistently revitalize their membership through outreach to new sectors.

The Triangle of Best Practices of Effective Parties moves beyond the theoretical by identifying the best practices that political parties can adopt to improve their performance.