The history of DLDP
Our partnerships and collaborators
Since 2011, DLDP, in partnership with Venstre, has worked to strengthen democracy through collaboration with liberal parties in developing countries. These partnerships focus on:
2011-2022: Partnership with the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) in Kenya.
2012-2013: Partnership with the liberal party Free Egyptians in Egypt.
2012-2017: Partnership with the National Restoration Party (NARP) in Zambia.
2016-2021: Partnership with the Centre for Multiparty Democracy in Malawi, in collaboration with the Socialist People's Party in Denmark.
2018 – present: Partnership with the Democratic Alliance (DA) in South Africa.
2023 – present: Partnership with CMD in Kenya in conjunction with the Conservative Party in Denmark. The Social Democrats in Denmark and the Socialist People's Party in Denmark was also a part of the project up until 2025.
2023 – 2025: A joint project about women in local politics with Venstre and the following Danish parties: The Social Democrats, The Conservative Party, Socialist People's Party, The Radikal Left and The Red-Green Alliance.
DLDP promotes democracy and multi-party cooperation by inspiring and sharing best practices. Various segments of Danish society have contributed to this effort by hosting guests on study tours in Denmark. Some of these include:
Aalborg Municipality
Aarhus Municipality
Care Denmark
Danish Agriculture and Food Council
Danish Confederation of Cyclists
Danish Industry
Danish Regions
Danish Youth Council (DUF)
Din Forsyning (Utility Company)
Esbjerg Municipality and Port of Esbjerg
Folkemødet (The People’s Political Festival, Bornholm)
Green Power Denmark
Karen Blixen Museum
Klimatorium, Lemvig
Local Government Denmark (KL)
Lemvig Municipality
Lejre Municipality
National Council of Women in Denmark
Nature Conservation Denmark
Nordatlantisk Hus, Odense (North Atlantic House)
Odense Municipality and Odense Water
Ringsted Municipality
Samsø Municipality
Skibelund Efterskole (Folk High School)
Skovgaard Energy
Stevns Municipality
Vejen Municipality
DLDP also sends resource persons abroad to support their partners on home turf, attending meetings, conferences, and workshops. Some individuals involved in these activities include:
Anette Mortensen – Deputy Mayor and former Mayor in Stevns Kommune
Birthe Kargaard – Chairman of Venstre in the Region of Southern Denmark
Claus Houden – Political leader for Venstre in Odense
Claus Richter – Then Secretary General of Venstre
Emilie Flink – Then Chairman of the International Committee at Venstre Youth
Erik Flyvholm – Then Mayor of Lemvig
Iben Krog – Member of the Regional Council in the Region of Eastern Denmark
Jane Jegind – Former Councillor for Venstre in Odense
Jens Husted – Then Campaign Manager in Venstre
Kim Valentin – MP and former Mayor in Gribskov Kommune
Kristian Nielsen – Chairman of Venstre in Copenhagen
Maria Ladegaard – Member of the Executive Committee of Venstre
Mikael Freitag – International Officer of Venstres Ungdom and Chairman of the International Committee at VU
Sara Rønning-Bæk – Then Chairman of the International Committee at Venstre Youth
Sofie Mosgaard – Member of the City Council of Odense
Ulla Tørnæs – Former MP for Venstre and Minister
Ole B. Sørensen - Chairman of Venstre in the Region of Northern Denmark