23-Nov-09 11:35am AEDT
March Global Election Roundup (16 Mar 09)
Each Quarter, Michael Beahan, former ALP International Secretary updates readers on elections in our region and around the globe.
Democracy In The Digital Age: Ben Self, Obama's digital 'king maker' (20 Feb 09)
During his recent visit to Australia, Barack Obama’s digital “king maker” Ben Self, stopped by for a chat with Michael Morgan, Director of the International Unit.
Campaign School For Women Trainer's Guide Core Modules Now Online (11 Feb 09)
ALP International Projects has released the Trainer's Guide, Students' Resource Kit and PowerPoint presentations for its Campaign School for Women
Rudd Delegation Visits China (15 Mar 07)
Program news brief
Alastair Campbell Address (17 Oct 08)
ALP International Projects and the Federal Labor Business Forum hosted an address by Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair’s former Director of Strategy and Communications at Old Parliament House, 10 October 2008.
Vanuatu Campaign Training 7-9 May (13 Aug 08)
On 7-9 May 2008, International Projects partnered with the Pacific Institute for Public Policy (PiPP) to deliver campaign and party-building training in preparation for the 2 September 2008 Elections.
Political Party Financing (13 Aug 08)
Keith Ewing, a Professor of Public Law at King’s College London, delivered our inaugural Public Lecture on political party financing regimes in global perspective.
Recent Articles (22 Aug 07)
ALP International Projects initiatives have been receiving positive regional media coverage in the region.
A Democracy Building Agenda (26 Mar 07)
Democracy building in our region requires an effective political dimension, not just armed intervention.
Democracy Building In Indonesia, 22-24 May 2008 (13 Aug 08)
In May, a senior team of Australian Labor campaigners presented a seminar on polling and campaigning for representatives of Indonesia’s main political parties, polling organisations, and democracy building and civil society organisations.
Indonesian Elections 2009 (18 Feb 08)
Australian Labor’s International Projects unit has committed to continue its democracy building activities in Indonesia in the lead-up to the 2009 legislative and presidential elections after the completion of an evaluation mission in mid-September.
2007 Australian Federal Election Observation Program (22 Dec 07)
Joe Hay, Delegation Coordinator, reports on the recent Indonesian Delegation to observe the 2007 Federal Campaign
Mt Hagen Workshop, Western Highlands PNG (08 Aug 08)
Mt Hagen in the Western Highland’s Province of PNG was the location for the first in-country “Campaign School for Women” workshop, following the success of the inaugural program in Australia last year.
International Projects 2007 PNG Election Report (23 Aug 07)
Australian Labor International Project's Observer Team reports on the 2007 PNG National Election. Richard Marles, Lesley Clarke and Michael Morgan spent five days observing the polls in our watch seats in the National Capital District.
PNG Limited Preferential System (19 Jul 07)
In the last issue, we reported on the mission to Papua New Guinea (PNG) to consult with party secretariats and candidates about the newly-adopted limited preferential voting (LPV) system.
Continuing Hope For Democracy In Philippines: Elections May 2007 (19 Jul 07)
An International Observers Mission (IOM) monitoring May 2007 mid term National and Local elections in the Philippines has identified positive signs for the consolidation of democracy, but there is much work to be done by Philippines political parties.
Philippines Evaluation Mission, 12-17 October 2006 (13 Jun 07)
International Project's Manila visit fosters greater engagement with Philippines political parties.
Lesley Clark guides the launch of Women's Caucus in Mindanao, Philippines (15 Mar 07)
Labor's commitment to increasing the number of women in politics is extending into the Asia Pacific region through its partnership with the US based National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI).
IP & IDEA Discuss The Effective Democracy Assistance Program (22 Aug 07)
International Director, Michael Morgan met with the Stockholm based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) to discuss the “Effective Democracy Assistance” initiative recently launched by IDEA.
Public Affairs (22 Jun 07)
Update of International Projects' Public Engagement
Quarterly No. 7, December 2008 (20 Dec 08)
Quarterly Journal No. 6, September 2008 (17 Oct 08)
Quarterly Journal No. 5, July 2008 (08 Aug 08)
Timor Leste Legislative Election Results (25 Jul 07)
Campaign Assistance In Timor Leste - 26 May 2007 (19 Jul 07)
On Saturday 26 May 2007, a senior Australian Labor International Projects team delivered targeted training on political campaigning strategies to representatives of Timor-Leste’s major political parties.
Timor Leste Evaluation Mission (14 Jun 07)
Dear Friends,
ALP International Projects works to promote democracy through dialogue and cooperation with other political parties in our region, and with like-minded parties from around the world.
ALP international Projects operates through a grant provided by the Commonwealth Government on an annual basis since 2006. This grant was established by the previous government and the Liberal Party of Australia receives the same amount for its international projects.
ALP International Projects recognises that building better democracies means engagement at the grassroots level, particularly with our smaller Pacific neighbours. It's why ALP International Projects focuses on providing information and training to political parties in the region, and on allowing their most active members to come and observe Australian politics in action. We have developed a number of groundbreaking initiatives including Australia's first Campaign School for Women in Politics from Asia and the Pacific and the world's first intensive training program for Political Advisers from Asia and the Pacific.
ALP International Projects also takes seriously its role in monitoring elections in the region to ensure that they are free and fair. Recently, observers were crucial in monitoring elections in strife-torn Nepal and the historic Bangladesh elections.
ALP International Projects has also sought to build better relationships with like-minded parties from around the world. Cooperation between political parties at this level can assist Australia to respond to the challenges of the future that we face as a nation, like climate change and international economic stability.
Over the last year, the International Unit has consolidated our existing programs and instituted a series of new initiatives to build dialogue and exchange with political parties around the world. This has included a series of programs with our regional counterparts on strengthening democracy in Asia and the Pacific.
In 2009, we will continue to build on the achievements of the past three years. The challenge ahead will be to foster new frameworks for Australia to engage in dialogue on issues facing all Australians - from the Global Financial Crisis to consolidating democratic gains in Asia and the Pacific.
Over the last quarter, we have delivered a number of initiatives to these ends.
In October, we ran the second in our successful Campaign School for Women Program. Read our reports on this activity and the follow-up initiatives it inspired.
In December, we ran a day long seminar in Melbourne on campaigning and party-building as part of our ongoing commitment to building democracy in Indonesia.
International Secretary Mike Forshaw and Director of the International Unit Michael Morgan addressed the ACT Labor's International Affairs Policy Committee (IAPC) on Wednesday 17 December. Read an excerpt from Mike Forshaw's speech in this issue.
Our focus on research and development is paying dividends with our major new program slated for launch in 2009. The Political Parties in Parliament program will provide peer advisory support to our regional counterparts on Preparing for Government and Managing Opposition Business. Check our website for updates on these important initiatives.
Michael Beahan gives the third instalment in his popular global election round up.
Barack Obama's digital "king maker" Ben Self, stopped by for a chat with Michael Morgan, Director of the International Unit.
Bob McMullan reports on the 2008 Bangladesh elections.
Read an excerpt from Kevin Rudd's opening remarks to the Bali Democracy Forum, co-hosted with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Stephen Smith reports on the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Minister for Trade, Simon Crean argues that the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is still the region's premier economic forum.
Bob McMullan reports on the Australian Government's new strategy for development for people with a disability in Asia and the Pacific.
Finally, Duncan Kerr addresses the global financial crisis and its impact on the Pacific Islands.