Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)

WFD is supporting political parties to improve transparency, accountability, and intra-party democracy. In North Macedonia, the Political Party Transparency Index (PPTI) for 2024 shows steady progress in public outreach and slight improvement in intra-party democracy. 🔗Explore the report https://lnkd.in/dCjSTzUF

📢 Invitation to tender: Needs-based assessment for the Women’s Academy for Africa (WAFA) programme. WFD is looking for experienced researchers to observe, investigate, and report back on the needs of the different WAFA target countries. This will inform the design of future training modules that are contextually relevant and responsive to the challenges faced by women in politics. 🚨 Revised deadline: 15 January 2025, 1pm (UK time). Find more details about the assignment: https://lnkd.in/dnhkTpYE #DemocracyCan #WomensPoliticalLeadership #StrengthenDemocracy

“If we are in a position where we can uplift others, let's do so, especially as women. Let's use our positions wisely and support each other, as women, to achieve our goals. Let's uplift each other.” Malawian MP Grace Kwelepeta took part in our Africa Liberal Network (ALN) Women's Leadership Programme (WPL) Alumni Summit in October 2024. Established in 2019, the WLP has been a partnership between the ALN, WFD and the Liberal Democrats, supporting support women leaders on their political journeys. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/dgncRwrT.

In December, a gathering of politicians, government officials, journalists, civil society members, and academia from across the Asia-Pacific region came together to address the barriers posed by the high cost of politics during the Democracy Action Partnership 2024 event. Hear from our stakeholders as they reflect about what they learnt. #DAP2024 #DemocracyCan

Best wishes for a happy and peaceful new year from all of us at Westminster Foundation for Democracy. Happy New Year 2025! 🎉🕊️ #HappyNewYear

"The world desperately needs to tackle some big and complex problems threatening our collective futures." As we approach the end of yet another significant year for global democracy, Anthony Smith, CEO at WFD shares his reflections from the past 12 months, as well as hopes, plans and predictions for 2025. Read his latest commentary piece:

📢 Policy briefs on parliamentary public debt management now available in Arabic! These four policy briefs, produced by WFD and the National Democratic Institute (NDI), provide information on the role of parliaments in debt transparency and debt sustainability and explain parliamentary roles and good practices related to public debt. 🔗 Explore the briefs in English/French/Spanish/Arabic: https://lnkd.in/d8pVsjT6 #DemocracyCan #StrengthenDemocracy

One of the main roles of parliament is to create laws that meet the needs of its citizens. To ensure these laws achieve their intended impact, it is crucial for lawmakers to engage in continuous reflection and research. Westminster Foundation for Democracy works around the world with parliaments to help implement Post Legislative Scrutiny—a process that evaluates how well laws are serving their purpose. In Nepal, WFD facilitated a learning exchange between a Member of the Scottish Parliament and Nepal's provincial and national assembly members. Learn more about the exchange visit:

🚨 Call for experts: WFD invites individuals, firms or research teams to submit technical and financial proposals to conduct research into the values, needs and aspirations of Lebanese people and their vision(s) for the country’s democratic future. The research will provide insights into both shared and divergent perspectives on governance, economic structures, and societal relations, ultimately identifying a path toward a more stable, just, and inclusive Lebanon. 📅 Apply by 12 January 2025. Find more details: https://lnkd.in/dUkdWgky #DemocracyCan #StrengthenDemocracy

🚨 Invitation to tender: Needs-based assessment for the Women’s Academy for Africa (WAFA) programme. WFD is looking for experienced researchers to observe, investigate, and report back on the needs of the different WAFA target countries. This will inform the design of future training modules that are contextually relevant and responsive to the challenges faced by women in politics. 📅 Apply by 6 January 2025, 6pm (UK time). Find more details about the assignment: https://lnkd.in/dnhkTpYE #DemocracyCan #WomensPoliticalLeadership #StrengthenDemocracy