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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.
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.
WFD has been collaborating with the Lebanese parliament since 2006, implementing more than 10 programmes over the last 15 years. Our efforts focus on strengthening democratic practices within the Parliament, enhancing financial and budgetary oversight, promoting women’s leadership, engaging young people in politics, and strengthening parliamentary practices and accountability. We support coalitions for reform and build connections between the Parliament and civil society.
In Montenegro, WFD works to strengthen democratic institutions and promote inclusive governance.
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) has been supporting democratic stability in Bangsamoro since 2020.
Over the past 14 years, WFD has partnered with the Moroccan Parliament to advance democratic governance through accountability, transparency, and inclusion. This article highlights ten key achievements—among many—that reflect the progress and enduring impact of this collaboration.
Morocco |
From January to March 2025, WFD’s Grant-in-Aid (GIA) programme in Kenya advanced key reforms to strengthen legislative transparency and accountability. Highlights included supporting corruption-proofing of legislation, fostering long-term policy planning in the Senate, and enhancing public debt oversight in the National Assembly.
Kenya |
The FCDO-funded Nigeria Open Political Party (NOPP) project is advancing inclusive political reform and accountability in Nigeria. Highlights include the launch of the Political Party Performance Index, the rollout of post-legislative scrutiny in Oyo State, and progress on disability inclusion. The project continues to promote democratic innovation across parties and institutions.
Nigeria |
WFD engages with international partners to strengthen public commitment to and mobilise resources for supporting democracy around the world, helping to accelerate international action to reverse the decline in global democracy.
Strengthening democracy is an ongoing process. Since 2017, WFD has been working in The Gambia to strengthen the structures and processes of its parliament and to promote greater public involvement in and engagement with political processes. WFD has also been supporting the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities, women, and young people in political leadership and processes in the west African country by partnering with political parties and civil society organisations (CSOs).
In response to the protests of the Arab Spring, the King of Morocco introduced a new constitution in 2011. The new constitution strengthens the parliament’s legislative role and establishes the principle of gender equality. Both Houses of Parliament – the House of Councillors (Upper House) and House of Representatives (Lower House) – have developed Strategic Plans, setting out a roadmap to enact their new powers as set out in the constitution. Since 2011, WFD has been working with the Parliament to deliver on these commitments.
To support parliament in its efforts to address Sri Lanka’s severe economic crisis and ensure sustainable and inclusive economic transformation, WFD Sri Lanka convened the Coalition for Inclusive Impact, which included MPs, political party members, media, civil society, and underrepresented groups. The group made recommendations for the recovery, including conducting an assessment of health sector policies that revealed that public-private partnerships could reduce the burden on Sri Lanka’s health sector.
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.