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Corruption has a negative effect on development, economic growth, and democracy. Independent Anti-Corruption Agencies (ACAs) are often recommended as the tool to curb corruption. However, the creation of such agencies is not a panacea to the scourge of corruption. In some instances, ACAs have been a disappointment and their effectiveness has been questioned. Their efficiency depends on political will to allocate authority, powers, and resources.
Strong democracies make the world secure, more stable, and more prosperous. WFD is the UK's leading democracy support organisation, working to strengthen democratic governance around the world through programmes, expert guidance and research.
In the run up to the 2019 election in Nigeria, Westminster Foundation for Democracy, in partnership with the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) and funded by the EU, informed underrepresented groups like women, young people and persons with disabilities about their rights before and on polling day.
Nigeria |
How can parliaments ensure that laws they adopt have a positive impact on women's lives?
Morocco |
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 |
For a decade, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) supported the Parliament of Ghana as it worked to become a stronger, more inclusive and accountable institution. WFD Ghana nurtured the next generation of political leaders – both young men and young women – to better equip them to break from participating in decision-making.
The Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) of the National Assembly Nigeria was represented at the recently held Commonwealth Partnership for Democracy (CP4D) Conference on “Inclusive Politics in Practice in the Commonwealth” which took place on the 4th to the 6th of March 2020 in Westminster, London.
Nigeria |
Graphic notes summarising discussions at a peer-to-peer learning session to discuss how to advance gender-sensitive parliaments to support women’s participation and enhance their effectiveness as legislators in Thailand.
Thailand | Other |
When people are excluded from political power, or if the real concerns of citizens are not addressed, then democracy is not living up to its promise. That is why inclusion is a central part of our work.
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.
Jordan | Guide |
Women’s rights are human rights. However, the legal protection of these rights is not guaranteed in all parts of the world. This report covers how effective policymaking can end gender-based violence.
Report |
The mission focuses on the rights and opportunities of women, youth, persons with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to participate in the electoral process. It will also consider media freedom and media and social media coverage of the election.
Jordan is a small upper-middle-income country known for its stability in a turbulent region. However, it faces significant socio-economic, environmental and political challenges due to regional instability, the impact of the global financial crisis, the Arab Spring and conflicts in neighbouring countries. Politically, Jordan has a history of monarchical rule combined with attempts at democratic governance. Although political parties are legally recognized, government controls have often stifled political activity, leading to periods of inactivity and recovery.
A strong democracy translates into better lives for its people. Since its establishment in 2015, WFD in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been in a quest to unlock the full potential of our democratic institutions to deliver on their promise. And we believe the key to this is in inclusive, collaborative and ethical governance. WFD partners with people and institutions across the country to create opportunities for political collaboration to solve problems that matter for the everyday lives of BiH citizens.