IPSA conference: challenges of transparency and trust in politics
In March 2019, IPSA hosted the world’s first conference for international parliamentary regulators. We brought together colleagues from 13 countries on five continents: Australia, [...]
Indonesia leads the way on parliamentary commitment to openness in Asia
As election day in Indonesia comes to an end, will the appointment of over 20,000 new legislators make its parliament more open and transparent? Indonesia [...]
Getting more Bosnian women into politics
Equality between women and men is clearly enshrined in Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution and yet, gender inequality persists in all spheres of society. Women [...]
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.
- $13.8 million
Funding from UK and other donors raised in 2017-2018 - 60 programmes
Run directly by WFD in 2017-2018 - 52 projects
Implemented by UK political parties in 2017-2018 - 27 offices
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