Political parties

Political parties may innovate when it comes to campaigning -- particularly if there's new tech that helps raise money, save money (usually on advertising), or drive messaging on new channels. But in so many places, parties' own infrastructure and decision-making processes are ancient. And when an institution is out of date, it's often because that works just fine for incumbents. Parties are a fundamental layer of democratic governance, and yet they've managed to duck the wave of change that's swept through campaigning, activism, public engagement, and even government. Here's to changing that.

Suggested reading:

• Party Party
• Digital Parties: The Challenges of Online Organisation and Participation