Strengthening partner organisations of political parties - assessment and perspective for public support

Strengthening partner organisations of political parties - assessment and perspective for public support

This report compares and assesses the best practices of financing youth and women's structures or forums within political parties, with a focus on EU countries. It specifically examines the youth and women’s structures/forums of the three main and largest political parties in Albania and provides concrete recommendations based on these practices.
Publication about strengthening partner organisations of political parties in Albania
Summary

This report provides a detailed comparative analysis of how political parties in EU countries and Albania are financed, focusing specifically on the financing of women's and youth structures or forums (partner organisations). It examines financing from public, private, and donor sources. The Albanian political parties covered in the report include the Socialist Party, the Democratic Party, and the Freedom Party. The report also analyses four case studies of political party partner organisations in the EU countries, exploring their financing practices.

The report concludes by offering a set of practical recommendations for legal changes to improve financing access for underrepresented groups, women and youth, within these political parties. These recommendations aim to tackle the barriers faced by women’s and youth, promoting a more inclusive and fairer political environment.