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We should move beyond the concept of independence and think about election commissions as inherently interdependent institutions that operate in complex political environments, characterised by competing interests and unequal power relations.
Westminster Foundation for Democracy organised a peer-to-peer learning visit between the member of Scottish Parliament and Nepal’s federal parliament and provincial assemblies.
Nepal |
WFD supported the National Assembly of Laos to develop an internal digital platform to manage petitions, aiming to streamline the process for parliament to handle stakeholder’s input.
Laos |
Lessons from elections in Taiwan, Comoros, Pakistan, India, and South Africa.
The Scottish National Party (SNP), through its WFD programmes, has been promoting gender equality, legislative oversight, and environmental responsibility in Malawi and Zambia.
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WFD and the Senate Liaison Office in Kenya developed a County Legislative Tracker. This centralised online platform allows citizens to monitor the legislative processes across all 47 counties in Kenya.
Kenya |
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) promoted a new study at the roundtable "Participation and Trust - Trends Among Young People," revealing significant insights into the socio-political participation of youth in North Macedonia.
WFD in Maldives organised a two-day parliamentary induction program for the newly elected Members of Parliament of the People's Majlis.
Maldives |
WFD is active in MENA working to strengthen inclusion of the views, perspectives, and concerns of youth in the work of parliaments. Our teams in Lebanon and Morocco are working with selected youth groups and the national parliaments to enhance their collaboration and promote the inclusion of youth in political processes.
The study “Do we learn democracy?” analyses the presence and content in which democratic values are presented in the curricula in the secondary education in North Macedonia.
North Macedonia | Study |
As well as debating and adopting new legislation aimed at establishing a sustainable legal framework for the governance of AI, parliaments are also exploring and experimenting with the application of AI in their own operations. New WFD guidelines can help guide their efforts.
The purpose of this visit was to provide the Ukrainian delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the UK election system, to familiarise them with campaigning practices, and to establish connections with their UK counterparts.
Ukraine |
A new study found out that only one in three young people (32%) in North Macedonia is satisfied with their place in society. Six out of ten young people would leave the country if given the chance.
North Macedonia | Study |