Anthony Smith

Chief Executive @WFD_Democracy working to establish legitimate and effective multi-party democracy around the world. Opinion is personal, values are universal.

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Out today: the first episode of our democracy success stories series!

Explore the story of how WFD worked with MPs, ministers, and civil society in Malaysia to uncover ways to improve lives at https://t.co/KGaRhEHJxT.

#DemocracyCan

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

@WFD_Democracy All about solving problems and making a difference for people and communities @WFD_Democracy @FCDOHumanRights

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Coming soon: Our Democracy Success Stories series! 🎉

Launching next week, our video series shows how inclusive, accountable, effective democratic governance can solve the problems that matter to people

Here is a taster of what's in store...

#DemocracyCan

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

Every day, every month, every year counts in building democracy. Each lesson we learn, each person that inspires us, and each injustice we help tackle - that's what makes us give everything we can, always. Thanks for your support @WFD_Democracy

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

WFD turns 32 today!🎉

In this record-breaking year of elections, we remain as committed as ever to fostering strong, inclusive democracies. A big thank you to all who have journeyed with us. Democracy needs all of us. Here's to many more years of collaboration and impact!

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

When I was a DFID staffer, the democratisation wave was reaching its full height. Now, we're seeing increasing autocratisation. That's why it's good news that democracy is higher up the UK aid agenda. My piece in @devex: https://t.co/bb9L1nAlU0

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

3/3: From climate adaptation to anti-corruption, conflict prevention to LGBT+ rights, the paper outlines priorities that WFD can help deliver through our support for fairer, more inclusive and accountable democratic systems around the world @WFD_Democracy we'll blog on the detail

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

1/3: Today's UK Government white paper on international development rightly acknowledges the challenge of increasing autocratisation and that strong democracies, underpinned by strong institutions, support sustainable development.
https://t.co/EHmm1sDvBw

[FCDO Inclusive @FCDOInclusive]

It’s launched! New UK White Paper on International Development setting out our approach to tackle extreme poverty and climate change

#DevelopmentWhitePaper #UKAid

https://t.co/Adobj7Kpl8

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

2/3: Great to see the long-term vision for working in partnership with countries – taking a locally led approach which draws on a shared understanding of the context, objectives, and evidence of what works @WFD_Democracy

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

@Valerie_VazMP @UKCommons @CommonsSpeaker @WFD_Democracy Thank you @Valerie_VazMP - how countries are governed - what values they have and how they ensure all voices are heard and respected - really matters to all of us in the face of conflict, climate and other threats. @WFD_Democracy @FCDOHumanRights @richardgraham

[Rt Hon Valerie Vaz MP @Valerie_VazMP]

At the Garden of Democracy ⁦@UKCommons⁩ ⁦@CommonsSpeaker⁩ ⁦@WFD_Democracy⁩

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

@WFD_Democracy @Tsihanouskaya @CEDAR_Bham There were tears, but also hope and an example of the humanity we need to support communities under attack - thanks to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Nic Cheeseman, Melinda Simmons and Richard Graham #supportdemocracy @tsikhanouskaya @WFD_Democracy @CEDAR_Bham @RichardGrahamUK

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

Two outstanding diplomats - we all benefit from their understanding and guidance as Ukraine secures its victory and deepens its democracy @FCDOHumanRights @WFD_Democracy

[Dame Melinda Simmons @MelSimmonsFCDO]

Friends, I will be leaving 🇺🇦 at the end of August which will conclude my 4 year term in this awesome & extraordinary job. From September do follow my successor @MartinHarrisOBE. Till then I will keep up the 🥊 pace.

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

Yes, clearly right

[Nic Cheeseman @Fromagehomme]

5. Anticipate authoritarian efforts to circumvent democratic demands and ensure that if red lines are violated, there are consequences

6. Prioritise cases of gradual democratic erosion

7. Differentiate democratic strengthening from preventing authoritarian backsliding

[Nic Cheeseman @Fromagehomme]

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New report!

How (not) to engage with authoritarian states

We reveal the damage done by democratic gov'ts when they engage with authoritarian states + explain how they can "do no harm"

Download for free 👇

@WFD_Democracy
@DesrosiersME

🧵1/6
https://t.co/2jzswbVO6P

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

Woohoo ❤️❤️

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Feeling the love and energy on International Women’s Day, as women leaders and civil society actors from across the world got together for an afternoon of networking and knowledge sharing, led by our very own @afropolitrix

#IWD2023

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

We are looking for two new Governors to join our esteemed Board and support the evolution of the organisation's strategic direction. For more information can be found in the links below 👇

https://t.co/BQLpBJoe4c

https://t.co/uAPN5mDnvY

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

Recruiting two Governors for @WFD_Democracy - we need you!
https://t.co/sRTivHsx6b
https://t.co/GfJxa2Ti5X

[Adele Poskitt WFD @AdelePoskittWFD]

Speaker @LindsayHoyle_MP welcomes President #Zelenskyy to address the UK Parliament. “Bravery takes you through the biggest hardship to victory… We know Freedom will win. We know that victory will change the world” @WFD_Democracy

[Adele Poskitt WFD @AdelePoskittWFD]

Westminster Hall has rarely seen a reception like this. An extraordinary moment in the UK Parliament as we stand united in the war against aggression @WFD_Democracy

[Anthony Smith @adr_smith]

Many congratulations to @RichardGrahamUK on your CMG in the new years’s honours list. An honour for @WFD_Democracy too.