Module 6: Representing and governing
Political leadership, service delivery and accountability
In this sixth module, we focus on those party representatives who are popularly elected or are about to become elected.
What does it mean to take on a leadership role and represent your party and your constituents? What is expected of you in the party, in parliamentary assemblies and in government? How should you think and act in order to be successful in your role?
What you will learn
We focus in particular on being a local representative and explore the basics of a political role in the following areas:
- Being a popularly elected representative.
- Working in parliamentary assemblies and party groups.
- Negotiating, cooperating and working in coalitions.
- Working in government or in the opposition.