Rethinking strategies for an effective parliamentary role in combatting corruption
The policy paper outlines several options, conditions, incentives and obstacles for future anti-corruption programming in the area of governance and…
Type: Briefs/Notes
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…
Futureproofing democracy: Principles of foresight-based policy analysis and stress-testing for national parliaments and governments
This policy brief focuses on how an increased strategic foresight and stress-testing capacity of national parliaments and governments can improve…
Parliamentary and legislative indicators for post-legislative scrutiny
As parliaments assume a responsibility to monitor whether the laws they have passed are implemented as intended and have the…
Holding elections during future pandemics and other emergencies
This briefing paper makes recommendations, that when followed ensure risks can be addressed more effectively before and during future crises.…
A strategic approach to supporting sister parties
This policy paper examines how political party strengthening contributes to democracy promotion and identifies where these approaches work best. The…
Policy briefs on parliamentary public debt management
These policy briefs, produced by WFD and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) provide information on the role of parliaments in…
Addressing the climate and environmental crises through better governance: The Environmental Democracy approach in development co-operation
This study explores the potential for development cooperation to help address climate change and environmental degradation through greater focus on…
Covid-19 and Civil Society Sustainability
This document discusses how the pandemic led to an abrupt diversion of focus, time, and resources of many Civil Society…
Funding the Fight against Covid-19
This document discusses the effects of covid-19 in West Africa in terms of leadership, transparency and accountability.