Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung@ 40 in Ghana • Legal Resources Center • Coalition on Human Rights, Oil and Gas • Public Services Commission • Institute of Local Government Studies Examples from FES' work Political dialogue Parliamentary multi-party democracy depends very much on the existence of strong, sustainable and internally democratic political parties. FES regards political parties as important institutions which are key to democratic development. The tense relationship among political parties in Ghana is often less issue- than personality­based. Accordingly, the policy-making process from within the parties suffers. Furthermore, the organisational structures of the political parties are often weak. The crucial and fruitful exchange with other stakeholders is often neglected. FES, therefore, involves the political parties in its work with trade unions, civil society organisations, the media and constitutional bodies. The results of this policy have been networking, dialogue and tolerance among the key actors in Ghana's democracy and inclusivity in the decision making process. That way networking, tolerance and dialogue amongst these key actors in Ghana's democracy is promoted, policy-making becomes more inclusive and is of higher quality. Labour market policies/ cooperation with the TUC The TUC is the most longstanding partner of FES. Cooperation started years before FES opened office in the country. Both organizations are closely connected ideologically in their attempts to promote workers' rights, social justice, and equal opportunities for all members of society. Cooperation spans from capacity-building of trade union members to research on labour issues; position-building on national 6