| Physical description |
1 online resource (xiii, 271 pages) |
| Notes |
Published in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-253) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The standard lament -- The condition of parties -- A quick global tour -- Diagnosing the condition -- The assistance response -- The world of party aid -- The standard method and beyond -- Interests and partisanship -- The question of effects -- Party system aid -- Conclusions -- Going deeper. |
| Summary |
Beset with persistent problems of self-interest, corruption, ideological incoherence, and narrow electoral majorities, political parties are the weakest link in many democratic transitions around the world. A large and ever-growing number of U.S., European, and multilateral assistance programs seek to help parties become effective pro-democratic actors. But given the depth of the problems, is success possible Confronting the Weakest Link is a path breaking study of international aid for political parties. Beginning with a penetrating analysis of party shortcomings in developing. |
| Language notes |
English. |
| Other author |
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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| Subject |
Political parties -- Developing countries.
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Democratization -- Developing countries.
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Political corruption -- Developing countries.
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Developing countries -- Politics and government.
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Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
9780870032820 (electronic bk.) |
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0870032828 (electronic bk.) |
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1283835800 |
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9781283835800 |
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0870032259 |
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9780870032257 |
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0870032240 |
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9780870032240 |
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