Michael Nevin🇬🇧

Director Africa, Westminster Foundation for Democracy. Former British Ambassador to #Iceland and former High Commissioner to #Malawi.

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

How can strong democratic governance support inclusive development?

Habel described how engaging with local decision-makers helped people with disabilities advocate on issues close to their hearts

Discover the story of WFD's programme: https://t.co/4ArfT1zqAp

#DemocracyCan

[Franklin De Vrieze @FranklinDVrieze]

Happy to announce @WFD_Democracy & @AFRODAD2011's new webinar series on public debt oversight, with @NDI, @openbudgets & @ipf_global !
Learn more about the series: https://t.co/ogQHXxJqLL
Register for the first webinar on 25 September: https://t.co/TK2D9V0cbN

[WFD Kenya @WFD_Kenya]

#DemocracyCan and in fact does work, in this week’s success story from Kakamega we worked hand in hand with @ActioNetwork (Action Network for the Disabled) and @KakamegaBunge and saw the drafting of the county disability bill later enacted in June 2022

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Our guidelines for AI in parliaments cover

➡️ ethical principles
➡️ artificial general intelligence (AGI)
➡️ privacy
➡️ governance
➡️ system design
➡️ capacity building

Check them out at https://t.co/Dp6LL7lUVv.

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Did you know, some countries spend more on debt repayments than on education and health policy combined?

Stronger democratic governance can transform the way that governments borrow and manage debt

Our webinar series with @AFRODAD2011 will explore how: https://t.co/eacrVHgaLw

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Out today! Episode 2 of our democracy success stories series.

Hear our partners in Nigeria explain the impact of WFD's programme in helping to end violence against women and girls.

#DemocracyCan @WFD_Nigeria

Discover the story: https://t.co/i7CLiMOIwn.

[Franklin De Vrieze @FranklinDVrieze]

In 2 weeks, the 5th edition of the annual course on post-legislative scrutiny starts, focusing on PLS of environmental and climate legislation, in addition to a holistic, system-based approach to PLS by parliaments.
Register here: https://t.co/WyH3xV9h0J
@WFD_Democracy @IALS_law

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

When young people’s voices are heard, democracy thrives.
To celebrate International Youth Day (IYD), we caught up with three young leaders taking part in our #WYDE programme. Watch @VictorKiruhi as he shares his insights on IYD. @KofiAnnanFdn @oslocenter @EPDeu @YouthCohort

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

What does International Youth Day mean to you?

To celebrate International Youth Day, we caught up with three young leaders taking part in our #WYDE programme.

Watch @PetriderPaul as she shares what IYD means to her. 👇 @KofiAnnanFdn @oslocenter @EPDeu @YouthCohort

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Call for papers: As global democratic backsliding persists, improving election quality is more urgent than ever.

WFD and @ElectIntegrity are seeking proposals on electoral reform principles, barriers, and interventions.

Read more and submit by 15 Sept⤵️
https://t.co/5HRcNITqye

[Michael Nevin🇬🇧 @Michael101Nevin]

@PresidentISL Well done on 8 steady years. Hope to see you in your new life.

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

📢We are seeking a consultant to help us upgrade our Public Debt Management Assessment Tool (PDMAT) for strengthening parliamentary debt oversight.

To find out more details about this assignment, read the terms of reference 👇
https://t.co/Pogs9aHkoC

Apply by 14 August 2024.

[UK in Sierra Leone 🇬🇧🇸🇱 @UKinSierraLeone]

👏A big thanks to @WFD_SierraLeone for their work on launching the Parliament Civil Society Organization Network last week.

It's great to see civil society & Parliamentarians working together to advance their shared commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability
#ParlCSONet

[Franklin De Vrieze @FranklinDVrieze]

Call to climate and environmental policy makers, researchers and parliamentarians.
Here is a brand new resource on post-legislative scrutiny of environmental and climate legislation.
@AgoraParl @psa_parl @PSAEnvironment @InterParesEU @NDIgov @WFD_Indonesia @SPICe_Research

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

It's crucial to assess the impact of existing laws as countries prepare new climate pledges under the Paris Agreement.

Join us on Mon, 22 July, 9.30-10.45am UK time, as we explore how parliaments can drive stronger, democratic climate action.

Register at https://t.co/0c1f5ts4Kx

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Women’s political leadership drives positive change for all.

WFD recently supported the launch of the National Women Leaders Forum (NWLF) in Nigeria, bringing together leaders from 19 political parties to champion greater representation.

Learn more ⤵️
https://t.co/Mg0Dl56tjc

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

📣 Calling parliaments! New guidelines published today offer help in navigating the complex landscape of AI

Developed by 22 experts from 16 countries, the guidelines consider ethical implications, transparency, accountability, and more. Explore them now:

https://t.co/Dp6LL7lUVv

[Michael Nevin🇬🇧 @Michael101Nevin]

May have been missed with everything else going on in the world. But an important outcome in the Gambia retaining the ban on FGM.

[Men For Equality @men4equality1]

This is for all #FGM survivors.
This is for our women and girls.
This is for every Gambian.

FGM/C REMAINS ILLEGAL IN THE GAMBIA!

#EndFGM220

[Men For Equality @men4equality1]

This is for all #FGM survivors.
This is for our women and girls.
This is for every Gambian.

FGM/C REMAINS ILLEGAL IN THE GAMBIA!

#EndFGM220

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

As countries prepare new climate pledges under the Paris Agreement, it's crucial to assess the impact of existing laws. Join us next Mon, 22 July, 9.30-10.45am UK time, as we explore how parliaments can drive stronger, democratic climate action.

Register https://t.co/0c1f5ts4Kx