Our aim

The voice of democracy

We live in troubled times. Across the world, we see how the rule of the strong too often leads to oppression, war, and destruction. This makes it more important than ever to strengthen political parties and democratic debate. Democracy needs multiple perspectives, and it depends on a willingness to listen — even when a political majority is in place. There is much to gain from engaging with minority voices.

DLDP works to ensure that women have a voice in politics and that young people are heard. In many countries, these groups remain underrepresented, despite making up more than half of the population.

DLDP’s aim is to support respect for each country’s democratic system, strengthen efforts to combat corruption, and uphold the independence of the courts. We do this by promoting inclusive political parties with strong internal democracy and by fostering open and constructive dialogue between parties — each contributing their own responses to society’s challenges.

Ultimately, our goal is to help restore confidence and optimism in democracy.

DLDP's 2026-2028 programme

DLDP has been active in new democracies since 2011. In the most recent strategy period from 2021 to2025, the main focus of our partnerships in new democracies was to develop local democracy in municipalities and regions. This was among other things a contribution to strengthening the political and democratic foundation from which parties can work when nominating candidates for national parliamentary elections and formulating political programs.

From 2026 to 2028 DLDP continues working together with our partners in Kenya and South Africa.

In Kenya, we will focus on young people in politics. We try to combat voter apathy among the young majority of the population and to decrease the distance between political parties and young people. Furthermore, our partner, Centre for Multiparty Democracy, will try their level best to enhance the constructive dialogue between young people and other actors at the local and national level in Kenya.

In South Africa, we will continue to work with our partner, Democratic Alliance. DA is the second biggest party in South Africa and a member of Liberal International. We have agreed with DA that there is a need for developing the organizational capacity at the local level in the party. That is something we

will focus on in the coming years.

Democracy in Everyday Life

Everything starts small - including democracy.

DLDP works to strengthen representative democracy through political parties built on active, membership-based organisations. Party members ensure that political parties reflect citizens’ views and respond to their needs.

Through partnerships, we support parties in developing membership structures that reach down to the local level, including local voter associations. Establishing boards at both local and regional levels strengthens legitimacy and reinforces internal democratic decision-making within parties.

We also share experience on candidate selection and on how to involve members in policy development and political communication, making use of a wide range of platforms in today’s digital and interconnected world.

Supporting Democracy - How You Can Contribute

DLDP’s work is about sharing knowledge and inspiring democratic engagement.

Each year, delegations from our partner organisations visit Denmark to learn about a wide range of topics - from local democracy, member participation, and political leadership to policy areas such as energy, the green transition, employment, health, and more.

These study visits, both to Denmark and when we send ressources persons to over partnership countries, which include meetings with municipalities, organisations, and businesses, are only possible because dedicated resource persons generously share their time and expertise.

If you represent a company, are an elected politician, or work in public administration and would like to share your knowledge with democratic actors in developing countries, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Likewise, if you are a local branch of Venstre (Venstre-vælgerforening)) interested in establishing a friendship partnership with some of the parties we cooperate with, please contact us.Each year, delegations from our partner organisations visit Denmark to learn about a wide range of topics - from local democracy, member participation, and political leadership to policy areas such as energy, the green transition, employment, health, and more.

These study visits, both to Denmark and when we send ressources persons to over partnership countries, which include meetings with municipalities, organisations, and businesses, are only possible because dedicated resource persons generously share their time and expertise.

If you represent a company, are an elected politician, or work in public administration and would like to share your knowledge with democratic actors in developing countries, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Likewise, if you are a local branch of Venstre (Venstre-vælgerforening)) interested in establishing a friendship partnership with some of the parties we cooperate with, please contact us.

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