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WFD Taiwan is working to strengthening democratic resilience by developing evidence-based research and fostering long-term partnerships between democratic actors in Taiwan and their international counterparts. Since November 2021, WFD has been building a strong evidence base of what works in strengthening democratic resilience. This includes conducting political economy analysis, public perception polling, and facilitating roundtable discussions between Taiwan and international peers. Our research, analysis, and engagement provide democratic actors with valuable insights to reinforce democratic values such as transparency, accountability and inclusion.
Lessons are learned from every election, and action can be taken to improve them ahead of the next vote. This article sets out some of the ways we will be supporting electoral integrity after the 2024 "year of elections".
WFD started working in Maldives in July 2019. Our current Democratic Accountability and Stability Strengthening programme has two main focus areas; enhancing the operation of parliamentary committees to promote accountability and scrutiny of laws, and strengthening of parliamentary processes and procedures for the Parliament to become a more inclusive, gender-responsive and accountable institution. WFD’s work in the Maldives supports MPs, parliamentary staff and civil society organisations through exposure, technical assistance and capacity building opportunities.
The Gender Safety Assessment Tool Co-creation Workshop brought together voices that embody resilience and leadership in the fight against violence against women in politics (VAWP).
During a time when democratic elections around the world face an evolving and increasingly complex set of threats and challenges, sustained cooperation among global electoral integrity stakeholders is urgently needed.
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.
Since 2015, WFD has collaborated with the Parliament of Sri Lanka to reinforce financial scrutiny committees and Sectoral Oversight Committees (SOCs), providing professional development training and developing guidelines for effective scrutiny and oversight. Between 2016-2019, WFD facilitated UK-Sri Lanka parliamentary exchanges for oversight insights.
Operating directly in more than 30 countries and territories across the world, we are helping to make political systems fairer, more inclusive, and more accountable. We do this by working with parliaments, political parties, organisations responsible for elections, and civil society.
WFD seeks proposals for a qualitative study on the cost of politics in Kosovo, focusing on its impact on youth, women, and ethnic minority participation.
The workshop provided a unique platform for participants to engage in open and constructive dialogue, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies for effective collaboration on public fund management.
Graphic notes summarising discussions at a peer-to-peer learning session to discuss how to advance gender-sensitive parliaments to support women’s participation and enhance their effectiveness as legislators in Thailand.
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Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) has been supporting democratic stability in Bangsamoro since 2020.
WFD's new chairperson and new Board members appointed by the Foreign Secretary