The Liberal Party of Denmark (Venstre)

One of the oldest parties in Denmark, the Liberal Party of Denmark (Venstre) is rooted in the liberal tradition emphasizing individual freedom, free markets and liberalization of business. The party is currently in opposition following 10 years in government, yet the largest party in parliament. The party has through its Danish Liberal Democracy Programme a partnership with the Centre for Multiparty Democracy, Kenya.

Lars Lykke Rasmussen, Chairman of the Liberal Party of Denmark. Photo: Venstre

DIPD Partnerships

In 2010, the Liberal Party established an independent organisation, Danish Liberal Democracy Programme (DLDP). DLDP aims at contributing to strengthening of sister parties and multiparty democracy in developing countries within the framework of the DIPD.

Kenya
To contribute to multiparty democracy in Kenya, DLDP has joined forces with the Centre for Multiparty Democracy–Kenya (CMD-K). The first project was launched in November 2011 and will run until March 2013. In December 2012, the Board of DIPD approved to extend the collaboration until the end of 2013. For both project periods, the collaboration focuses on two issues of key importance to political life in Kenya: youth in politics and political party communication.

Zambia

To support multiparty democracy in Zambia, DLDP is partnering with the small opposition party, the National Restoration Party (NAREP). The project seeks to support the capacity of NAREP through assisting the party in establishing well-functioning internal procedures as well as supporting the development of strategic plans and actions plans. The collaboration was approved by the DIPD Board in December 2012 and will run until the end of 2013.

More information

Contact Program Manager for the Danish Liberal Democracy Programme, Birgitte Rasmussen at br@dldp.org

Visit the homepage of The Danish Liberal Democracy Programme.

Visit the homepage of The Liberal Party of Denmark.