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This framework includes categories and sub-categories of party work, interests and influences,
both real and potential in the case of Somaliland. The framework was developed by the
assessment team based on IRI’s 30 years of experience working with political parties around the
world. Some of the subcategories were not addressed at all by Somalilanders in interviews or
workshops due to lack of time, knowledge or perceived prioritization on the part of
Somalilander participants, but are nonetheless helpful to identify next-steps, relative priorities
and overlap with donor interests.
The top level boxes in light blue identify major categories of political party influences and
internal and external roles and responsibilities. Some of these categories are the compilation of
several major categories that were combined for the Somaliland context. For example, in other
contexts, elections and political activism would be differentiated: they are distinct party efforts.
For the Somaliland context they are combined because, while still relevant for Somaliland
