The Political Landscape of Georgia
Political Parties: Achievements, Challenges, and Prospects
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The Political Landscape of Georgia
Political Parties: Achievements, Challenges, and Prospects
For nearly two decades, Georgia has been struggling to develop its democratic political party system. What are its future prospects as an independent nation? How can the infrastructure be improved so Georgia can thrive as a vibrant democracy?
This book, the result of a multinational research effort, surveys emerging Georgian political parties and provides a comprehensive analysis of the current situation and its historical background, along with practical recommendations for improvements. It offers invaluable insight into Georgian politics, as Georgian politicians were actively involved in the creation of the book.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Vladimir Shkolnikov and Jos van Kemenade
Map of the South Caucasus
Introduction by Ghia Nodia and Álvaro Pinto Scholtbach
1. Democratic Transitions and Political Institutions
1.1 Georgia’s New State and Democratic Transitions
1.2 Putting Georgia on the Map: The International Dimension and Impact
1.3 Parties and the State
1.4 Society and Citizenship
2. The Institutional Development of Political Parties
2.1 Introduction: Origin and Functions of Political Parties
2.2 The Georgian Political Party System
2.3 Party Identities and Policy Development
2.4 Human and Financial Resources
2.5 Internal Democracy and Membership
2.6 Women and Politics
2.7 Parties, Elections and Campaigning
2.8 International Support for Political Parties
3. A Framework for Democratic Party Building
3.1 Conclusions, Recommendations and Action Plan
Annex: Political Party Files
Index
Map of the South Caucasus
Introduction by Ghia Nodia and Álvaro Pinto Scholtbach
1. Democratic Transitions and Political Institutions
1.1 Georgia’s New State and Democratic Transitions
1.2 Putting Georgia on the Map: The International Dimension and Impact
1.3 Parties and the State
1.4 Society and Citizenship
2. The Institutional Development of Political Parties
2.1 Introduction: Origin and Functions of Political Parties
2.2 The Georgian Political Party System
2.3 Party Identities and Policy Development
2.4 Human and Financial Resources
2.5 Internal Democracy and Membership
2.6 Women and Politics
2.7 Parties, Elections and Campaigning
2.8 International Support for Political Parties
3. A Framework for Democratic Party Building
3.1 Conclusions, Recommendations and Action Plan
Annex: Political Party Files
Index