Citizen Participation in Local Governance in Africa
Local governance comprises a set of institutions, mechanisms and processes through which citizens and their groups can articulate their interests…
Library Region: Kenya
Walk the Talk: A critical analysis of the legal framework on the inclusion of SIGs
The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD), the Oslo Center, the Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD), MZALENDO, and…
Understanding and Assessing Electoral Commission Independence
This framework clarifys what electoral commission independence is and offers a framework for election observers, civil society groups, parties, journalists,…
Learning from success: The implementation of election observation recommendations in Sub-Saharan Africa
This paper examines the implementation of recommendations made by several leading international observers in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa: Ghana,…
Anti-corruption and gender: the role of women’s political participation
This policy brief shows that while much remains to be explored, there are clear links between anti-corruption and women’s political…
Comparative analysis of the UK Bribery Act 2010 and anti-bribery legislation in Ukraine, Indonesia, and Kenya
In the third publication of WFD’s anti-bribery and integrity series, a comparative analysis is carried out of the UK Bribery…
Minimum standards on inclusion of persons with disabilities in political parties
Disability inclusion promotes democracy. To promote a consistent approach to inclusion of persons with disabilities in political party activities in…
Marginalization of youth in decision making remains a major threat to a good governance and democracy.
The Kwale Youth Assembly has been instrumental in building the capacity of their fellow youth to effectively engage in governance…
There is an increased recognition that democracy requires much more in governance through models of public engagements.
The Oslo Center provided a platform for citizens in Meru, Mombasa and Nandi to identify and develop citizen priorities for…
Public participation is a fundamental principle of democratic growth as it is an instrument for citizen empowerment, inclusion, and oversight.
The Oslo Center conducted townhall meeting in Nandi and Mombasa Counties, engaging citizens in development of manifesto that will inform…