Political Party Guidelines Eng

Guidelines for political parties in Myanmar – A shortcut to development and prosperity.
The views expressed in this publication are those of authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of
the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), Political Parties of Finland for Democracy
(Demo Finland), the European Union (EU) and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral
Assistance (International IDEA). The guideline is an independent publication commissioned by
NIMD and Demo Finland under the ‘Support to Electoral Processes’ STEP Democracy funded by the
EU and with International IDEA as main implementing partner. It is the product of a collaborative
effort by these institutions and the work of eminent experts in the field of gender equality and democratic
politics.
It is prohibited to copy, reproduce or distribute the material for commercial purposes, without the
written permission of NIMD, Demo Finland or International IDEA.
Developed by: Elina Hatakka, Sanda Thant, Jonna Haapanen
Translated by: Sanda Thant, Aung Thu Hein
English version edited by: Charley Steur, Htet Oo Wai
Myanmar version edited by: May Thi Ri Min Han, Ye Kyaw Oo, Lin Thant, May Thwe Khaing, Nann
Sandi Moon
Design by: Kyaw Soe Thu
Printed by:
© Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy, 2019
© Political Parties of Finland for Democracy, 2019
DISCLAIMER: The Myanmar version is a translation of the original in English for information
purposes only. In case of a discrepancy, the English original will prevail.
This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union.
Its contents are the sole responsibility of NIMD-Demo Finland and do not
necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.