Standards and interoperability: The future of the global financial system
Over the past few years, the global financial landscape has undergone a significant transformation marked by the emergence and integration…
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Joinbodi Cohort: Civil Society Efforts in Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance in Nigeria
This research aims to produce a marker for the new Nigerian government in advancing the issues of transparency, accountability, and…
Another Off-Cycle Election Season in Nigeria
Nigerians in Edo and Ondo will go to the polls on September 21 and November 16, respectively, to elect state…
Strengthening political financing in Paraguay: a civil society success story
With support from the UNCAC Coalition, civil society in Paraguay is involved in analyzing, monitoring and strengthening the national political…
Advocating for Improved Children’s Rights in Timor-Leste
Sometimes both the goal and the means matter, particularly when strengthening civic society organizations and fighting for the rights of…
Mental wellbeing of politicians matters for democracy
Politicians are under enormous pressure. Citizens and the media monitor their work at all times as it should be in…
UN: Costa Rica, UK to push for long-overdue reform of NGO approvals
The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, a little-known but powerful United Nations body, is crippled by politics and failing to carry…
Identifying systemic risks for civic discourse and electoral processes and related mitigation measures under EU’s Digital Services Act
The Digital Services Act (DSA) mandates that Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), such as Facebook, and Very Large Online Search…
Understanding Austin’s Culture of Innovation: Takeaways from the Transatlantic Tech Exchange in Austin
In March 2024, the German Marshall Fund of the United States organized the Transatlantic Tech Exchange, a weeklong study tour…
GFMD’s efforts around the Summit of the Future
Freedom of expression, media freedom, and access to information are fundamental to achieving the entirety of the Sustainable Development Goals:…