Further resources on political parties:

UNDP's Engagement with Political Parties (2005)
This report analyses and summarizes a aping of UNDP’s engagement with political parties that was conducted in October 2003 and update in May 2005. the information contained in the mapping is indicative rather than exhaustive and reflects the various ways UNDP Country Offices are currently working and engaging with political parties. The mapping will serve as a key reference for informing the development of UNDP’s corporate policies and practices concerning political parties.
A Handbook on Working with Political Parties
Political parties are a keystone of democratic governance. They provide a structure for political participation; serve as a training ground for political leadership; and transform social interests into public policy. The question for development practitioners is how best to work with political parties in addressing the challenges they face. UNDP’s Democratic Governance Group has created A Handbook on Working with Political Parties to help our field offices and partners to address questions regarding assistance to political parties.

Contact:
Barry Driscoll
Research Associate
barry.driscoll@undp.org