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Building a democracy that all Americans can be proud of will take courage and fortitude, and the wisdom to see that that task can never be complete. My greatest hope is that this journey begins now, before it is too late. The whole world is watching.
Ukraine is fighting not just for its independence, but also for its democratic future. WFD is proud to stand by Ukraine to protect its democratic gains and consolidate reforms, as it continues to withstand Russian aggression and embarks on the EU accession process.
What lies at the core of the parliamentary ‘dilemma’ on anti-corruption?
What does it take to organise a successful citizens’ assembly on climate change?
Training workshops on preventing and combating the use of hate speech for youth and civic activists took place in all regions of Kyrgyzstan from 6th – 23rd September 2021. Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), jointly with the Institute of Civic Development held these events in the run up to the country’s Parliamentary elections within the framework of the Media Dialogue project funded by the European Union.
The “Principles for Post-Legislative Scrutiny by Parliament” is a policy document aimed at assisting parliaments interested in initiating or strengthening practices of Post-Legislative Scrutiny (Post-Leg). It summarises relevant
practices based on lessons learned from parliaments in the UK and partner parliaments of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD). The Principles discuss the mandate to conduct Post-Legislative Scrutiny in Parliament (the “why”), the scope (the “what”), the participants (the “who”), the processes (the “how”) and the timing (the “when”).
practices based on lessons learned from parliaments in the UK and partner parliaments of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD). The Principles discuss the mandate to conduct Post-Legislative Scrutiny in Parliament (the “why”), the scope (the “what”), the participants (the “who”), the processes (the “how”) and the timing (the “when”).
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As we mark another World Environment Day, one truth remains clear: addressing climate change requires not just ambitious targets, but robust democratic oversight to ensure they're met.
WFD requires hotel services to ensure that accommodation for all business travel in Taiwan is efficiently secured and managed, offering value for money and flexibility in both booking and payment terms.
Taiwan |
As global disruption tests democracy inside and out, innovation is essential. Democracies must protect civic space and rebuild trust. At WFD, we have explored how digital technologies can support this shift. Based on a year of pilot programmes, we share five lessons for using tech to strengthen democratic resilience, transformation, and impact.
The adoption of the Glasgow ACE Work Programme, agreed at COP26, represents a renewed commitment to integrating environmental democracy practices throughout the commitments made across the conference. The upcoming Summit for Democracy provides the opportunity to mainstream the environmental democracy approach.
This policy brief discusses where risks to democracy from AI are emerging, what a democratic response to AI governance and safety looks like and the role of parliaments worldwide in enabling this response. It outlines how the democratic governance community can help plot a course of action to ensure that democracy is protected in the face of rapid AI advancements.
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This report offers an analysis of the implementation of the Decriminalisation Law in Albania, which seeks to ensure the integrity of individuals elected, appointed, or exercising public functions. The report offers specific recommendations, urging lawmakers to pursue further amendments to the legislation and calls for improved enforcement by the institutions responsible.
Albania | Report |
Accountability and transparency are at the heart of the functioning of democracies.
Marking 25 years since the establishment of WFD, the Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) to expand its electoral assistance programme during a side event to the Democracy UK conference.