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Westminster Foundation for Democracy

Westminster Foundation for Democracy
Strong democracies are good for security, economic growth, and human development. Since 1992, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) has been the UK’s leading organisation working to strengthen democracy and governance worldwide. Through its programmes, expertise, and international partnerships, WFD helps democracies to evolve, adapt, become more resilient and – ultimately – address the most urgent challenges societies face, from climate change to corruption. WFD’s work is led by the local knowledge and experience of its in-country teams in over 50 countries and territories. Its partners range from parliaments and political parties to civil society organisations.
  • 102 Petty France, London, United Kingdom, SW1H 9AJ
Topics

Public participation, Local government, Security, Peace, Climate resilience, Responsive politics, Accountability, transparency and integrity, Artificial Intelligence, Citizens' participation, Civic space, Civic technology, Civil society support, Democracy and civic education, Dialogue, Digital democracy, Disability rights, Elections, Environment and climate, Environment and democracy, Gender equality, Governance, Hate speech, Human rights, Inclusion, Justice, Local democracy, Misinformation and disinformation, Parliamentary oversight, Participation and inclusion of minorities, Political parties, Peacebuilding, Pluralism, Technology, Ukraine, Women’s participation and inclusion, Youth participation and inclusion

Countries of work

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Philippines, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, The Gambia, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom

The latest from Westminster Foundation for Democracy

Understanding and addressing the cost of politics

The cost of politics is how much it costs to run for office and the funds you need to maintain that office. WFD is leading efforts to investigate and address the cost of politics across more than 40 countries.

AI guidelines for parliaments

To equip parliaments with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the landscape of AI, these guidelines consider ethical implications, transparency, accountability, and the integration of AI within the parliamentary workspace, and more. They provide a framework that parliaments can adapt to their context and needs.

WFD’s role in award-winning project in Bangsamoro

A project that WFD delivers in Bangsamoro, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines, has won a UK Government Project Delivery Award, which recognises complex and ambitious projects across Government.

Open positions

Working for democracy provides an opportunity to contribute towards shaping fair, just, and equitable societies around the world. Our network of organisations, located at the heart of Europe, is dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals’ and communities’ freedoms and human rights through our programmes, research, and advocacy activities.