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To achieve the reality of programmes that respond to changing needs commitment is needed from practitioners and donors alike to change their practices. WFD, DAI Europe and the range of practitioners participating in the roundtable are committed to explaining why working in this difficult political space provides real value to development, but also why it needs to be flexible and adaptable to succeed.
‘Successfully communicating the attributes, values and outputs that gain for the UK both attractiveness and respect in the eyes of people abroad will be vital in maintaining the UK in positions of influence’ concluded a 2014 parliamentary report. However, the debate about how seriously we should take the notion of soft power isn’t settled.
While women make up around 15% of people in Thailand's parliament, the challenges faced by women participating in political life have remained in the country, with women still facing many barriers which limit their capacity to progress in political life, especially at the policy making level.
WFD is working to pursue equality in the political environment of Thailand by cultivating political inclusion and equality through multi-stakeholder partnerships.
WFD is working to pursue equality in the political environment of Thailand by cultivating political inclusion and equality through multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Post-Legislative Scrutiny: From a Model for Parliamentarians to a CSO Strategic and Operational Tool
This guide for civil society explains what PLS is, why it is important, and how to go about it. The report focuses on LGBTIQ+ organisations and their priorities and the tools it contains are adaptable for civil society organisations working in different contexts, on different issues, and with different capacities.
Guide |
A new report by WFD compiles information from desk-based research and interviews with relevant stakeholders. A variety of examples from neighbouring countries in the region such as South Korea, Japan and from countries in other regions such as UK, New Zealand, Jordan, and Kuwait are also incorporated. Taking all this information into account this report provides recommendations as to how Bangsamoro’s government can become better equipped to manage corruption.
Bangsamoro, Philippines | Report |
These case studies on political party transparency were written by members of political parties or persons affiliated to party think tanks and research institutes from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo.
What does it take to organise a successful citizens’ assembly on climate change?
WFD Nigeria – in partnership with the Nigerian National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) – is focusing making way for the inclusive and effective participation of underrepresented groups in political parties.
Nigeria |
The aim of the visit was to strengthen UK-Ukraine cooperation by facilitating the exchange of experiences in election campaigning, policy development, political party growth, and voter engagement.
Ukraine |
The tragic attack on Sir David Amess MP is shocking and horrifying.
Around the world, WFD is helping to make countries’ political systems more accountable. In an accountable political system, citizens can hold people with power responsible for their decisions, usually via parliament and civil society.
There are widespread protests in Georgia opposing the Law on Foreign Influence. WFD urges the Georgian government to heed its citizens' concerns and reconsider the law.
COVID-19 emergency legislation is often fast-tracked, approved without much parliamentary scrutiny, expanding executive powers while limiting individual rights. Can sunset clauses provide a counterbalance by guaranteeing the temporary nature of the COVID-19 emergency legislation? Experience from anti-terrorism legislation suggests that sunset clauses may reinject democratic accountability, but only if there is a high quality and evidence-based review practice.