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WFD supported the National Assembly of Laos to develop an internal digital platform to manage petitions, aiming to streamline the process for parliament to handle stakeholder’s input.
Westminster Foundation for Democracy organised a peer-to-peer learning visit between the member of Scottish Parliament and Nepal’s federal parliament and provincial assemblies.
We should move beyond the concept of independence and think about election commissions as inherently interdependent institutions that operate in complex political environments, characterised by competing interests and unequal power relations.
WFD is working in Maldives to facilitate collaborative effort to enhance meaningful engagement and promote dialogue between CSOs and the parliament. Read the story below to find out more about WFD's work in Maldives
New technologies must serve democracy, not distort it. Parliaments need guidelines to responsibly integrate AI into their work, argues Dr. Fotis Fitsilis.
Fighting corruption through democratic means leads to sustainable results. This blog argues that involving allies from democratically elected parliaments is essential for promoting integrity and strengthening democracy.
With half of the biggest election year ever to come, what can we learn from South Africa and India's 2024 elections? When leaders are facing electoral warnings for broken promises and strongman politics, strong and independent electoral institutions can make all the difference.
WFD recently supported the launch of the National Women Leaders Forum (NWLF) in Nigeria, bringing together leaders from 19 political parties to champion greater representation.
The Scottish National Party (SNP), through its WFD programmes, has been promoting gender equality, legislative oversight, and environmental responsibility in Malawi and Zambia.
WFD's elections expert, Tanja Hollstein, discussed key insights from a conversation with WFD's Country Director in Indonesia, Ravio Patra, following the elections in Indonesia held on 14 February 2024.
WFD, in collaboration with the Moroccan House of Representatives, is empowering the youth for evidence-based policy change through the Youth Inclusion Programme.
The launch of the National Disability Multi-Party Caucus (NDMC) in Kenyan politics signifies a significant step towards inclusion and representation for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
A delegation from Malawi and Zambia met with members of the Scottish Parliament and officials from the Scottish Government International Development Team as part of a mutual learning exchange organised by the Scottish National Party (SNP) WFD programme.
The Orange Day celebration in Sierra Leone's Parliament, highlighted the commitment to gender equality and democracy, marked by significant support for women's rights and political participation.
Spiraling debt can undermine public services, marginalise the vulnerable, and compromise the future of democracy. This blog delves into the critical importance of addressing public debt in a democratic way.
