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Arrival Statement of the National Democratic Institute/Carter Center Observer Delegation to the 2005 Liberia Presidential Run-Off Election

Liberia Election Watch 2005

Preliminary Statement of NDI’s Electoral Observation Mission to Zanzibar's 2005 Elections

Political Parties and Democracy in Theoretical and Practical Perspectives: Developments in Party Communications

The role of party-based communication is essential to the functioning of political parties, as it provides avenues for public participation, shapes electoral choices, and connects leaders and voters through common programs. This paper focuses on the development of communication channels that parties can use to strengthen their links with citizens and relates these developments to communication policies that governments can adopt to improve free and fair party competition.

Political Parties and Democracy in Theoretical and Practical Perspectives: Adopting Party Law

This paper reviews the five models of party law that regulate political parties and addresses the elements that party leaders should consider in devising party law. While excess regulation can stifle the formation of parties, insufficient regulation can contribute to chaotic governance. The paper systematically reviews party laws in 169 polities.