Resources
Principles of Engagement
These eight principles help government officials engage with civil society leaders to advance reforms that are sustainable and equitable. The Filipino Department of Budget and Management and civil society organizations wrote this document.
Quick Guide to Constituency Outreach
With case studies, this tool includes lessons learned and best practices for establishing effective constituency outreach offices while serving as an elected official. It was published by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
Principles of Public Participation in Fiscal Policy
This guide recommends how a government can engage with the public to design and implement fiscal policy. This guide was developed by the Global Initiative for Fiscal Policy (GIFT).
Moving Closer to Citizens
Focused on Morocco, this manual offers tools to address the challenges of constituent relations, which can benefit constituents, leaders, and society as a whole. This document was made by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
Handling Personal Attacks and Criticism
Personal attacks and criticism are common in politics. This guide provides tips to managing them. This document was developed by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
How to Manage Your Fear and Speak With Confidence
This document outlines eight tips for public speaking. This was created by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
Image and Presentation
Women in politics often face a lot of scrutiny regarding their appearance, although for mostly irrelevant reasons. It recommends practical tips for tackling such scrutiny. This document was written by the National Democratic Institute (NDI).