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WFD produces research that aims to build an evidence base for and improve the quality of democracy assistance. We also generate policy that contributes new tools for democracy support, as well as guides for parliaments, civil society and democracy support practitioners.
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The front cover of the report which has the words how not to engage with authoritarian states in large letters above the names of the authors and the WFD and FCDO logos

This report examines how states that are committed to strengthening democracy engage with authoritarian states – and how this can strengthen authoritarianism. It outlines how pro-democracy governments can better engage with authoritarian states to avoid doing democratic harm and ultimately strengthen democracy around the world.

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Minimum standards on inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in political parties
This publication establishes the minimum standards for the inclusion of PWDs in political parties, aiming to enhance accessibility, representation, and compliance with legal frameworks. Through implementing these standards, political parties can play a pivotal role in promoting equality and strengthening democratic processes in Nigeria.
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The role of the Parliament of Nigeria in oversight of public debt
The Public Debt Management Assessment Tool (PDMAT) 2.0 is an innovative framework developed by Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) to strengthen parliamentary oversight of public debt management worldwide.
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PDMAT report
Accessibility audit for enhancing enforcement of the Disability Act in Nigeria’s political space
The 2025 accessibility audit for enhancing enforcement of the Disability Act in Nigeria’s political space, also known as the EDANPS Survey 2025, is a landscape study that aims to strengthen the enforcement of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disability (Prohibition) Act 2018.
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A PAGE Analysis of the Domestication of the Nigerian Disability Act 2018
The Passage, Assent, Gazette and Enforcement (PAGE) Analysis evaluates the implementation status of the Disability Law across Nigerian states, examining legislative progress, assent, gazetting, and the establishment of disability commissions as key enforcement mechanisms.
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Enhancing Inclusive Climate Governance in Nigeria: A Political Economy Analysis
This publication presents a detailed assessment of how inclusive Nigeria’s climate governance structures and processes are, particularly for women, youth, and persons with disabilities. The study employs both qualitative and quantitative methods across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, guided by WFD’s Environmental Democracy Political Economy Analysis (PEA) tool.
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The Political Party Performance Index in Nigeria
The Political Party Performance Index (PPPI) is an evidence-based framework designed to assess and benchmark the internal and external performance of all 19 registered political parties in Nigeria.
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PPPI Nigeria cover page
Gender-based violence in media and social media networks during the 2025 electoral campaign in Albania
Through a multi-layered media monitoring approach including traditional media, social media platforms, and direct reporting mechanisms, the study identifies trends, forms, and institutional responses related to violence against women in politics (VAWP).
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Cover photo of a report on gender-based violence in media and social media networks during the 2025 electoral campaign in Albania
The cost of politics in Taiwan
WFD’s latest report on the cost of politics in Taiwan examines the 2024 legislative election as a case study to explore the political costs incurred by candidates running for central-level public office.
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The gendered impact of the Russian full-scale invasion on the priorities of Ukrainian MPs
Situations of conflict and insecurity have implications for the priorities of political parties and MPs. While war causes inevitable shifts of priorities towards security and defence, long-term transformative initiatives may lose salience. This research sought to determine, among other things, the extent to which the priorities of Ukrainian MPs have changed, including with regard to gender equality and inclusion.
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When to engage with an electoral management body
This report explains what an EMB is, it discusses the political context in which EMBs operate, and it considers several risks that engagement with EMBs can pose for international partners and EMBs themselves.
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The cost of politics in Solomon Islands
This study adopted WFD's “cost of politics” approach, which focuses on the expenditures of individuals, rather than parties, across the entire electoral cycle, in Solomon Islands.
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Understanding Parallel Vote Tabulation: An explainer for international partners
This briefing is intended to support diplomatic missions’ understanding of an election observation methodology known as parallel vote tabulation (PVT).
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Key issues and risks throughout the electoral cycle - Graphic
An summary of the key principles, issues and risks inherent to each stage of the election cycle.
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Key issues and risks throughout the electoral cycle
This paper provides an overview of the electoral cycle and the key principles, issues and risks inherent in each stage of the cycle.
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International election observation and the role of a Diplowatch
This paper provides a technical explanation of how diplomats can contribute to election observation through a method known as Diplowatch.
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