Landmark regional conference in Yangon on better laws for citizens
Over 600 legislators, senior civil servants and experts in democracy have come together today (17 June) to share insights into how parliaments in Asia [...]
Youth emigration costs Serbia €1.2 billion a year
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Engaging parliaments on reviewing legislative impact
As parliaments worldwide start to pay more attention to implementation of legislation, the University of Hull and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) recently organised [...]
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world.
WFD partners with UK political parties, parliaments, electoral and financial audit institutions to help over 30 developing countries make their governments fairer, more effective and accountable.
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Rt Hon John Bercow PATRON |
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Richard Graham MP Chair of the Board |
The Commonwealth Partnership for Democracy (CP4D) aims to build trust in democratic institutions and support the political engagement of minorities and vulnerable groups in 18 developing countries across the Commonwealth.
The two-year programme was launched at the 2018 London meeting of Commonwealth Heads of Government.
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