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WFD supported the Zambia Parliamentary Caucus on post-legislative scrutiny (PLS) of the National Assembly through a project managed by the SNP WFD Office to conduct scrutiny on the Food Reserve Act (FRA) of 2020.
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.
WFD in Albania and the Albanian Parliament successfully piloted the post-legislative scrutiny (PLS) process with focus on the Law on Tourism, enhancing parliamentary oversight.
The analysis conducted by WFD explores the current model of parliamentary budget oversight in Montenegro.
During a joint World Bank-WFD expert mission in Uganda, a team of experts visited parliament and engaged with the technical staff and relevant committees. The team conducted two public debt assessments and identified several key areas for reform.
Democracy is good for people and our planet – but it does not thrive on its own. In Nepal, WFD worked with partners to address mis and disinformation around the 2022 elections. Discover the story in episode 4 of our democracy success stories series.
During the second sitting of the Environmental Parliament (EP24) in Uganda, a diverse group of stakeholders came together to discuss the country's environmental challenges and commitments, with a powerful reminder that the fight against climate change is a collective one.
Democracy is a tool to solve real-world problems and make change that positively impacts billions of lives. In episode 3 of our democracy success stories series, our partners in Kakamega County, Kenya explain how the Disability Act is helping foster inclusion and better delivery of public services.
The primary goal of the workshop was to enhance the Women's Club engagement in creating a forthcoming action plan designed to empower women in Montenegro’s political landscape.
Democracy is a tool to solve real-world problems and make change that positively impacts billions of lives. In episode 2 of our democracy success stories series, our partners in Nigeria explain how stronger democratic processes are helping to end violence against women and girls.
WFD in North Macedonia in cooperation with the Assembly of North Macedonia is looking for 20 young people to work at the Assembly as volunteers.
Democracy is a tool to solve real-world problems and make change that positively impacts billions of lives. In episode 1 of our democracy success stories series, Budgeting for all in Malaysia, we tell the story of how gender-responsive budgeting is helping to improve lives in Malaysia.
Running for election costs money. But how much? Where do aspirants find the resources required? How do these costs shape who can run competitively? Here are five key things we have learned so far from elections in DRC, Kuwait, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Thailand.
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.
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.
