Democratic Party, Electoral Funds and Expenditures, 2021 Election Campaign

Open Data Albania is looking into the funds and spending of the 2021 election campaign, for the electoral subject Democratic Party of Albania, PD. Regarding the 2021 Election campaign, the Democratic Party has declared a proceeds fund of 47 625 660 ALL. All said revenue was spent during the campaign by the Democratic Party and its candidates.

Table: DP, Total Funds and Expenditures for the party, electoral elections 2021
Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
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Based on the Article 86 of the Electoral Code, Political Parties receive financing from 4 sources: Budget Funds; Income generated by the subject itself; Gifts in monetary value and in kind or services, provided under Article 92/1 of the Electoral Code, and Loans received from Political Parties or candidates by law.

The Democratic Party has benefited of a fund of 33 318 149 ALL, from the state budget for the 2021’s campaign. This amount represents 70% of the total proceeds, collected in various forms by the DP. Candidates have contributed jointly in the amount of 2 103 625 ALL during the election campaign 2021, whereas the party itself has generated income worth of 10 722 565 ALL. This value constitutes 22.5% of the total fund. The source of income generated by the Democratic Party is entirely composed the Party Quotas.  

Table: Revenue structure of the Democratic Party, in the 2021 elections, based on categories
Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
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Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania

The Democratic Party, has also benefited from private donations, which make up only 3.11% of the total revenue fund. The entire amount of private donations, 1 481 321 ALL, is composed only of in kind donations.

Table: Allocation of Private Donations to the Democratic Party, Electoral Elections 2021
Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania

The total expenditures made by the Democratic Party and its candidates, during the 2021 election campaign, is in the amount of 47 625 66 ALL. The majority of it, more specifically 20 564 624 ALL, or 43% of the total proceeds, have been used for marketing in the Media.

About 18% of the overall fund has been used for Consultancy services and a considerable amount has also been spent on Promotional Materials and Social Media. Respectively, 7 260 000 ALL or 15.24% of the total fund were spent for Promotional Materials, while 6 715 528 ALL or 14.1% of the fund for Social Media.

Table: Expenditures based on categories, DP, 2021 Election Campaign
Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania

Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania

In terms of candidates, the Democratic Party spent 4.4% of its revenues on their behalf.

Table: Expenditures for Party – Candidate, DP, 2021 Election Campaign
Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania

Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania

Not all Democratic Party candidates have incurred expenses. The largest expenditures in value were made by the candidates in the Shkodra region, followed by Korça, Gjirokastra, Tirana and finally Elbasan. Candidates in other constituencies did not claim to have incurred expenses during the 2021 election campaign.

Table: Democratic Party candidates’ expenses during the 2021 Election Campaign by district
Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
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Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
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Most of the candidates’ expenses went to Events and Rallies. Some of them even used media channels throughout the campaign and that is why the media received 130,465 ALL from the DP candidates. It should be noted that the candidates have spent more on Social Media (149 469 ALL), compared to traditional Media (130 465 ALL).

Table: Expenditures of Democratic party branches / district candidates, 2021 Election Campain
Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania

Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania

Donors for the Democratic Party were 41 individuals, jointly gathering a total of 1 481 317 ALL.

Table: Names of Donors and amounts donated towards DP, during 2021 elections campaign, 2021
Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
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Table: Names and amounts of private donations in kind and value for DP candidates
Source: Central Elections Committee (CEC) DP Audit Report , DP Report on elections 2021
Comments and Analysis: Open Data Albania

Meanwhile, private donations have been given by various individuals to the DP candidates. Indeed, there are 20 individuals who have given donations to 4 Democratic Party candidates.

Download excel:Democratic Party, Total Funds and Expenditures for the party, electoral elections 2021
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Translated by: Rezarta Cushaj
Contributed by: Ilir Brasha