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Political Parties

In a representative democracy, political parties function as a link between state institutions and local grassroots organizations. It is political parties that aggregate interests, present political alternatives and nominate candidates. As such, political parties play an essential role for the advancement of women and the promotion of equality. In this section, you will find information on the role of political parties in promoting women's political participation.

Nominating for Change: Strengthening Women's Position in Political Parties

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March 8, 2007

Nominating for Change: Strengthening Women's Position in Political Parties

This manual was prepared for a trainers workshop entitled, "Nominating for Change: Strengthening Women’s Position in Political Parties," delivered in Jakarta, Indonesia in March 2003.

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This manual was prepared for a trainers workshop entitled, "Nominating for Change: Strengthening Women’s Position in Political Parties," delivered in Jakarta, Indonesia in March 2003.

Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE) Database

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February 19, 2007

Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE) Database

The Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE database) has been developed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and is regularly updated on the basis of official information provided by national parliaments.

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The Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE database) has been developed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and is regularly updated on the basis of official information provided by national parliaments.

International IDEA's Political Finance Database

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February 16, 2007

International IDEA's Political Finance Database

This database contains information about the laws on funding of political parties for more than 100 countries in the world.

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This database contains information about the laws on funding of political parties for more than 100 countries in the world.

Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns

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February 16, 2007

Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns

This International IDEA handbook aims to increase knowledge about the law and practice of political finance around the world in order to encourage reflection on options for regulatory reform.

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This International IDEA handbook aims to increase knowledge about the law and practice of political finance around the world in order to encourage reflection on options for regulatory reform.

Building Democracy in Yemen: Women's Political Participation, Political Party Life and Democratic Elections

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February 16, 2007

Building Democracy in Yemen: Women's Political Participation, Political Party Life and Democratic Elections

This report is the result of a project carried out by International IDEA and the Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND), aimed at discussing democratic reform in Egypt, Jordan and Yemen.

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This report is the result of a project carried out by International IDEA and the Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND), aimed at discussing democratic reform in Egypt, Jordan and Yemen.

Building Democracy in Jordan: Women's Political Participation, Political Party Life and Democratic Elections

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February 16, 2007

Building Democracy in Jordan: Women's Political Participation, Political Party Life and Democratic Elections

This report is the result of a project carried out by International IDEA and the Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND), aimed at discussing democratic reform in Egypt, Jordan and Yemen.

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This report is the result of a project carried out by International IDEA and the Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND), aimed at discussing democratic reform in Egypt, Jordan and Yemen.

Sri Lanka - Country Report Based on Research and Dialogue with Political Parties

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February 16, 2007

Sri Lanka - Country Report Based on Research and Dialogue with Political Parties

This report provides information on political parties in Sri Lanka. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.

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This report provides information on political parties in Sri Lanka. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.

South Africa - Country Report Based on Research and Dialogue with Political Parties

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February 16, 2007

South Africa - Country Report Based on Research and Dialogue with Political Parties

This report provides information on political parties in South Africa. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.

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This report provides information on political parties in South Africa. It examines the internal functioning and structure of the political parties, as well as the external regulations and environment which shape their work.

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