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In September 2017, WFD marked its 25th anniversary with the launch of a new Strategic Framework. This guided the development of the Foundation until 2022.
This Framework Agreement has been drawn up by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in consultation with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. It sets out the broad framework within which the WFD will operate.
Members of the non-executive WFD Board of Governors are required to declare any interests, travel or gifts that may conflict with their role. Membership is voluntary and not remunerated. Declarations are published annually.
Right before the pandemic closed the airways, in February this year, I had the privilege of speaking at an event hosted by the House of Representatives to discuss the work of their Petitions Committee. The event was attended by the Speaker, parliamentarians and a wide range of civil society organisations and diplomatic agencies eager to participate in discussions on how the Parliament of Morocco can proceduralise public petitions effectively.
Morocco |
Less than one year after democracy was restored to The Gambia, WFD and the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, agreed a partnership programme with the National Assembly at a function in the House of Commons.
In April 2020, as Nepal’s parliament is awaiting to be convened for its Summer (budget) Session and the country entered its sixth week of lockdown, some parliamentary committees resumed their business.
Nepal |
Demographic data is essential for effective, responsive and evidence-based legislation.
Kenya |
The Youth Who Lead conference brought together vver 200 participants from more than 10 countries in Africa. The participants called for increased youth participation in politics at the landmark Commonwealth Partnership for Democracy (CP4D) conference.
Uganda |
With WFD's support to Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Youth Affairs, the 2nd Annual Youth Business Forum in Uganda took place in December 2018.
Uganda |
WFD is implementing the East African Commonwealth Youth Leaders Initiative to promote the ratification of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) and provide a platform for young leaders in East Africa to openly debate on critical issues related to youth and governance challenges.
Uganda |