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What do we mean by open democracy and a transparent and reliable government in times of crisis and how can we make it a reality? Participatory democracy and civic tech could be part of the answer.
Direct democracy is in danger of being taken over by the wealthy. A survey of 34 countries’ regulation of referenda shows that worldwide, regulation is minimal and open to abuse. Countries everywhere need urgent reforms of their institutions of direct democracy to ensure that it is not taken over by the wealthy.
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Democracy is good for people and our planet – but it does not thrive on its own. In Nepal, WFD worked with partners to address mis and disinformation around the 2022 elections. Discover the story in episode 4 of our democracy success stories series.
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Democracy is a tool to solve real-world problems and make change that positively impacts billions of lives. In episode 3 of our democracy success stories series, our partners in Kakamega County, Kenya explain how the Disability Act is helping foster inclusion and better delivery of public services.
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Democracy is a tool to solve real-world problems and make change that positively impacts billions of lives. In episode 2 of our democracy success stories series, our partners in Nigeria explain how our work together is helping end violence against women and girls.
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Democracy is a tool to solve real-world problems and make change that positively impacts billions of lives. In episode 1 of our democracy success stories series, Budgeting for all in Malaysia, we tell the story of how gender-responsive budgeting is helping to improve lives in Malaysia.
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Writing for writing for Carnegie Europe, our CEO Anthony Smith explores how best to support democracy after the invasion of Ukraine.
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This guide from Wesminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and the newDemocracy Foundation is designed to support the needs of elected representatives and their advisors—those who would like to strengthen how elected politicians engage with their voters. It is meant for those decision-makers who want to be inspired by new and innovative ways to bring citizens to the heart of the decision.
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To support Jordan’s political reform process and help the country’s political decision-making be more open and inclusive, Westminster Foundation for Democracy has been working as part of a consortium of organisations to implement the ‘EU Support to Jordanian Democratic Institutions and Development’ (EU-JDID) programme since 2017.
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Around the world, a deliberative wave has been growing as innovative ways of involving citizens in policy-making have gained traction with governments and citizens. And Africa is no exception: From deliberative participatory budgeting in Kenya, and addressing corruption in Malawi, to risk management in flood prone areas in Uganda, deliberative processes are certainly refreshing democracy in Africa.
WFD in partnership with the Community of Democracies worked in The Gambia to help women leaders navigate the challenges they face and bring about more inclusive democracy in the country.
We have developed our Pandemic Democracy Tracker to monitor the quality of democratic responses to COVID-19 across 30-plus countries in which we work. The tracker captures information about each democracy’s response.
Chief Executive's introduction to Westminster Foundation for Democracy's Annual Report and Accounts 2022-2023
WFD is supporting the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), to put in place the Bangsamoro Organic Law, the constitutional basis of Bangsamoro, and to build the required institutional architecture and structures for effective and inclusive governance in Bangsamoro.