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To support stronger democracy in Kenya, WFD has been working in the East African country since 2009: from implementing parliamentary strengthening programmes that enhance the capacities of the National Assembly, Senate, and County Assemblies for more effective representation, legislation, and oversight; to programmes that promote youth and persons with disabilities’ inclusion and participation in politics. In Kenya, our programmes have produced successes such as helping the Senate to play a more effective role in providing national support and guidance to county governments as per its mandate; helping to pass disability bills in three counties; supporting the set-up of functional disability leagues as channels for engagement of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in politics in four political parties; and, strengthening engagement between parliament and civil society organizations (CSOs) towards greater legislative openness and structured civic engagement.
26 November 2021
On International Women's Day 2022, WFD launched a 12-month-long project aimed to advance women's political participation and leadership in the Moroccan House of Representatives. One year down the line – as we celebrate International Women’s Day in 2023 – we look at the outcomes achieved through this Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) supported programme.
Morocco | 08 March 2023
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) provided support to the National Assembly of Armenia. WFD’s partnership was sought by the National Assembly of Armenia as the country transitioned from a presidential to a parliamentary system of governance. Until 2019 WFD supported parliament’s role in public financial management and provided technical and procedural assistance to the assembly.
Following the “Velvet Revolution” and elections of 2018, WFD worked in partnership with local and international implementers to increase its support to the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. WFD led on assessing the needs of parliament and designing a substantial new package of support to increase the effectiveness of the National Assembly. Through the UNDP-led “Modern Parliament for a Modern Armenia” programme, WFD supported the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia from June 2020 to 2021. In June 2021, Westminster Foundation for Democracy marked the conclusion of its most recent programme in Armenia.
Following the “Velvet Revolution” and elections of 2018, WFD worked in partnership with local and international implementers to increase its support to the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. WFD led on assessing the needs of parliament and designing a substantial new package of support to increase the effectiveness of the National Assembly. Through the UNDP-led “Modern Parliament for a Modern Armenia” programme, WFD supported the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia from June 2020 to 2021. In June 2021, Westminster Foundation for Democracy marked the conclusion of its most recent programme in Armenia.
13 December 2021
With programmes in over 30 countries and an incredibly diverse workforce of over 40 nationalities worldwide, Westminster Foundation for Democracy offers a working culture and environment where staff can grow, develop and take advantage of the unique opportunities available working for a dynamic, international organisation.
08 December 2021
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy office in Skopje is established in 2008 and is the first WFD office open outside of the United Kingdom. Since its establishment, the office has worked with institutions, MPs, civil society, political parties, and journalists on advancing democracy, participation and effective public policies.
10 December 2021
WFD in Maldives is seeking the expertise of expert(s)/firms/agencies to develop a public consultation portal for stakeholder engagement on legislation.
Maldives | 17 March 2023
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22 December 2021
It is important that we ask about women's rights and needs and girls rights and needs in the same breath, argues WFD's Magdalena Randall-Schab. Doing so will help us strengthen the leadership of women and girls.
17 March 2023
WFD has been working and contributing towards strengthening democracy in Nigeria since 2012. From promoting inclusive, open, and transparent governance, to championing gender and human rights. Additionally, promoting the participation of youth, women, and persons with disabilities’ (PWDs) in elections and supporting the legislature to review and pass laws protecting women and girls against violence. This is in line with WFD’S strategic country focus of promoting inclusive citizens participation and accountable governance. Partnerships at the national and state level have enhanced our democracy strengthening work. This includes but is not limited to the National Assembly of Nigeria; State Houses of Assembly; Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS); National Youth Service Corps (NYSC); political parties; and Civil Societies that support youth, women, and PWDs.
26 November 2021
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (“WFD”) is looking to contract an outsourced Security Operations Centre (“SOC”) to improve its resilience to cyber security threats.
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28 February 2023
WFD is working to help create an environment that better enables politically-active women to participate and exercise leadership in politics across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.