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Unsustainable and opaque debt is a democratic deficit. New briefs by the National Democratic Institute and WFD explain how parliaments can ensure governments take on debt responsibly and in ways that benefit citizens.
This policy document is a collaborative advocacy initiative of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and ENGENDER Consultancy. The report delves into each of the measures presented in the Budget under three distinct themes — inclusive and sustainable economic growth, institutional reforms, and good governance, each of which is framed to restore confidence and combat inequality through social justice.
Malaysia | Report |
This chapter is part of our policy brief that discusses where risks to democracy from AI are emerging, what a democratic response to AI governance and safety looks like and the role of parliaments worldwide in enabling this response. It outlines how the democratic governance community can help plot a course of action to ensure that democracy is protected in the face of rapid AI advancements.
Briefing |
Boycotting parliament has become an increasingly common occurrence in parliamentary life in the Western Balkans. To better understand the phenomenon and its potential implications for parliamentary support projects in the Western Balkans, WFD through the Western Balkans Democracy Initiative commissioned a research study on the causes and effects of boycotting parliament.
Study |
WFD is looking to procure the services of a supplier to support WFD with Participatory Action Research (PAR) training and the development of a WFD PAR approach.
WFD recently hosted two impactful events in North Macedonia focusing on youth and their crucial role in shaping policies. This is a briefing of the discussions conducted.
North Macedonia | Briefing |
Post-Legislative Scrutiny: From a Model for Parliamentarians to a CSO Strategic and Operational Tool
This guide for civil society explains what PLS is, why it is important, and how to go about it. The report focuses on LGBTIQ+ organisations and their priorities and the tools it contains are adaptable for civil society organisations working in different contexts, on different issues, and with different capacities.
Guide |
WFD has been working with the parliament of Kenya to continue its journey to become more open and transparent.
Kenya |
This framework presents principles and approaches to underpin WFD’s programming in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, offering a guidance for WFD’s staff and partners.
Other |
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.
Uganda |
This document assesses the inclusion of underrepresented groups, such a youth and minorities (Roma and Egyptian) in local elections in Albania. It examines key national legal frameworks to identify gaps and evaluate how effectively the current framework addresses the needs of these groups.
Albania | Report |
We are looking to secure a number of freelancers and agencies who can deliver a range of different communications services for WFD (e.g. design work, drafting content, copy writing, proof reading, and video editing).
This research looks at how Ugandan parliamentary aspirants used WhatsApp during the 2021 election campaign and analyses how this tool can be leveraged in the future.
Study |