Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)
@WFD_Democracy
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The UK’s @FCDOGovUK democracy support organisation working with partners in 50+ countries to strengthen democracy, increasing security, stability and prosperity
London, England
Joined September 2014
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📢 We’ve kicked off the forum "Democratic Resilience of Ukraine During the War and Recovery Period"! 📆 Date: February 11, 2025 🕘 Time: 09:00 – 18:00 (Kyiv time) 🔗 We will provide the link for the online stream tomorrow. 📌 The forum, organized by the @WFD_Democracy in
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Effective debt management is key to a sustainable and resilient economy. It: ✅ Safeguards fiscal sustainability ✅ Mitigates economic risks ✅ Supports long-term development Over the past two days, @WFD_Kenya, in collaboration with @NAssemblyKE, has hosted a workshop on fiscal
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I'm honoured and delighted to chair @WFD_Democracy and work with our partners to confront challenges to democracy
📢 Exciting news: Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) welcomes a new Chair and Board members! WFD is pleased to announce the appointment of Yasmin Qureshi MP as our new Chair, alongside six distinguished new Board members—Sir Alec Shelbrooke MP, Alice Macdonald MP, Tom
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📢 Exciting news: Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) welcomes a new Chair and Board members! WFD is pleased to announce the appointment of Yasmin Qureshi MP as our new Chair, alongside six distinguished new Board members—Sir Alec Shelbrooke MP, Alice Macdonald MP, Tom
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Congratulations to the first graduates of the Female Fellowship for the Bangsamoro. This initiative, led by the UK’s @WFD_Democracy, empowers Bangsamoro women leaders in politics, elections, governance, civil society, and decision-making.
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In Albania, the corruption-proofing legislation approach has already made an impact, with recommendations shaping two vital laws: ✅ The Law on Gambling ✅ The Law on the State Police Discover more ⤵️ https://t.co/va44sji2HD
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A survey found that most Albanians think corruption poses a major challenge for the country. To help tackle this, WFD pioneered corruption-proofing legislation, a critical approach to ensuring new laws are robust against misuse and unethical practices.
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How can we ensure persons with disabilities (PWDs) participate in politics? With WFD's support, @KKedipa conducted post-legislative scrutiny of Kenya's Political Parties Act of 2011 to evaluate its effectiveness in addressing the needs of PWDs. Read more: https://t.co/rtOGkxIQvD
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🎉Happy Lunar New Year 2025! As we usher in the Year of the Snake, all of us at WFD extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating. Here’s to a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead! #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake 🐍
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WFD is supporting political parties strengthen transparency, accountability, and intra-party democracy. The 2024 Political Party Transparency Index for North Macedonia shows progress in public outreach and intra-party democracy. 🔗Explore the report https://t.co/ldWatCuLCc
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@FranklinDVrieze Franklin will draw on our flagship guidelines on how AI can transform parliamentary processes, driving improvements in decision-making, transparency, and accountability, while shaping the future of legislative work Explore the guidelines: https://t.co/Dp6LL7lUVv
#PoliticalTech
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📢 Happening tomorrow: Don’t miss Europe’s first Political Tech Summit. WFD's Head of Practice, Accountability, @FranklinDVrieze, will lead a panel exploring democratic innovation through AI in parliaments. Tickets available at https://t.co/YvUt3didnO
#PoliticalTech
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How can parliaments embrace AI while protecting democracy? In a new article for @psa_parl, WFD’s @FranklinDVrieze explores how parliaments are using AI and key lessons learned. Read more: https://t.co/tFDym6BQLb Explore WFD's guidelines on AI use ⤵️ https://t.co/Dp6LL7lUVv
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Registration is now open for our March workshop with the @WFD_Democracy! The conference brings together leading experts examining the process of electoral reform. It is free, online and open to all! https://t.co/8jUjyQVkGJ
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Episode 2 of our democracy success stories series showcases our partners in Nigeria explaining how stronger democratic processes are helping to end violence against women and girls. Watch now: https://t.co/JRo04BmZ00
#DemocracyCan #Nigeria
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🌍 Democracy can address global challenges like climate change. WFD and Morocco's House of Representatives have officially launched an Environmental Democracy programme to enhance parliamentary engagement in climate action. Read more: https://t.co/TBw0FnNsZk
#DemocracyCan
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🔍 Explore @WFD_Democracy's Cost of Politics reports to understand these dynamics and how we can build a more inclusive democratic future: https://t.co/Tnan6LNWVd
#CostOfPolitics #WYDEngagement Insights from West Africa 👇
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📌 Thread: How much does it cost to run for office in West Africa? From Liberia to Senegal, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), money shapes the road to political power, and it’s a costly journey. Find out more at https://t.co/paTxiETtHM
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#EPDNetwork🌐 💻The Political Tech Summit in Berlin is one of the first top gatherings you shouldn't miss in 2025. 📌 @WFD_Democracy and @FranklinDVrieze will be there to speak about democratic innovation through AI in parliaments. Tickets are available below 🎟️
📢 Don’t miss Europe’s first Political Tech Summit on 25 Jan. WFD's Head of Practice, Accountability, @FranklinDVrieze, will lead a panel exploring democratic innovation through AI in parliaments. Tickets at https://t.co/YvUt3didnO 20% off code: DKSWQU7S4WKKWZ4L #PoliticalTech
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