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WFD's key achievements in the Western Balkans in 2024-2025 are supporting the inclusive, accountable political systems that underpin sustainable outcomes - from ending corruption to preventing violence against women.
The cost of politics is how much it costs to run for office and the funds you need to maintain that office. WFD is leading efforts to investigate and address the cost of politics across more than 40 countries.
This resource presents examples of different practices to inspire parliaments around the world and enable them to make informed choices on how to initiate and/or strengthen ex-post legislative impact assessments and strengthen the legislative and oversight roles of parliaments.
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The Democracy Action Partnership (DAP) is a multi-stakeholder, participatory event designed to catalyse action to solve democratic governance problems in Southeast Asia.
Democracy is good for people and our planet – but it is under attack and levels of global democracy have been declining. With action to strengthen democracy, we can counter authoritarian assault, tackle global challenges, and solve the problems that matter to people.
In Albania, WFD’s programme led to effective corruption-proofing recommendations being integrated into two crucial laws: the Law on Gambling and the Law on the State Police.
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Sierra Leone is on a transformative path toward greater transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in parliamentary affairs. WFD plays a key supporting role, actively engaging in efforts to strengthen parliamentary oversight and representation.
To support post-legislative scrutiny (PLS) within the Parliament of Sierra Leone, WFD in partnership with Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALTs) University of London trained parliamentary staff and civil society representatives on innovative post-legislative scrutiny.
In Sierra Leone, we have helped make sure citizens can access parliament and understand its work, through initiatives from open days to apps. During the Parliament’s recent Open Day, WFD gave access to several people to learn about the work of WFD and Parliament. It was a chance for advocates to meet the Speaker
WFD supported the development of a free mobile app which improves the openness and transparency of the Sierra Leone Parliament. The app enables citizens to follow what the parliament is doing and get more involved in politics.
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.
This Learning Paper examines how digital technologies can strengthen democracy, what it takes to do this effectively, what risks to avoid, and how to respond to digital threats that undermine democratic institutions and processes.
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There is a global crisis in political finance, where malign interests can distort democratic processes through unregulated donations and foreign interference. New Standards for Integrity in Political Finance, however, are already influencing reforms and WFD is supporting their implementation. By addressing corruption and financial barriers in politics, these standards can restore public trust and ensure democracy represents all citizens, not just those with financial power.
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.