Data and gender-sensitive post-legislative scrutiny
This case study examines the importance and the key role of gender-sensitive data in gender-sensitive post-legislative scrutiny.
Type: Report
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,…
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,…
Addressing the global emergency of shrinking civic space and how to reclaim it: A programming guide
This guide is designed to provide democracy practitioners and other interested readers with an explanation of what civic space is,…
Connecting parliaments: Harnessing digital dividends to increase transparency and citizen engagement
Parliamentary digital transformation is a relatively underfunded area of work, but a vitally important one in achieving the very common…
Women’s political careers: where do leaders come from?
This report focuses on women’s motivation to seek, and their preparation for, political leadership roles.
Women Political Leaders: The Impact of Gender on Democracy
When women take part in politics, the whole of society benefits. That is the main finding of this report, which…
Leadership for Inclusion
What skills and qualities do parliamentarians need to be able to promote inclusive change? WFD’s new research by Dr Victoria…
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…
Post-Legislative Scrutiny: From a Model for Parliamentarians to a CSO Strategic and Operational Tool
This guide for civil society explains what PLS is, why it is important, and how to go about it. The…