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We're excited to announce Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) & AFRODAD's new webinar series w/ National Democratic Institute, @openbudgets & Institute of Public Finance! Learn more about the series: wfd.org/webinar-series… Register for the first webinar on Sept. 25: wfd.org/what-we-do/eve…

Happy to announce Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) & AFRODAD's new webinar series on public debt oversight, with National Democratic Institute, @openbudgets & Institute of Public Finance ! Learn more about the series: wfd.org/webinar-series… Register for the first webinar on 25 September: wfd.org/what-we-do/eve…

Webinar with some of the best experts on public debt transparency. Sign up and register here: wfd.org/webinar-series…

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📢 Join us for the 2nd webinar in our 4-part series on transforming Public Debt Management! The focus will be on the essential role of parliamentarians in ensuring accountable and responsible debt governance. 🗓 Date: 9th October 2024 🕒 Time: 12:00 – 13:15 GMT 🔗 REGISTER➡

How can parliaments develop effective climate legislation and implement rigorous oversight mechanisms to guarantee these laws achieve the intended outcomes? Here is our best advice, prepared with Rafa Aybar WFD and now published by Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) HQ 👉issuu.com/theparliamenta…

Very informative and thought-provoking article! AGORA PSA Parliaments

Did you know, 25 of the poorest countries spend more on debt repayments than on education, health, and social policy combined 📉 Join Franklin De Vrieze and other experts to discuss accountable debt management. Explore the webinar series and register now: buff.ly/4gUeWv4

In latest issue of The Parliamentarian, Rafael Jimenez Aybar & Franklin De Vrieze from Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) ask how can Parliaments develop effective #climatelegislation & implement rigorous oversight mechanisms to achieve intended outcomes? Read online ⬇ issuu.com/theparliamenta…

Fighting corruption through democratic means leads to sustainable results. Have you read WFD’s, Franklin De Vrieze, and NDI's, Kristen Sample, blog on the importance of involving parliamentarians to promote integrity and combat corruption? Check it out ⤵️ buff.ly/4dRAyFM

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Today at the IPU-UNDP expert consultation on parliamentary engagement in digital policy, we discussed internet governance and parliament's interaction with Artificial Intelligence, guided by the new IPU-resolution on the impact of AI on democracy, human rights & the rule of law.

Fascinating conversation today in Brussels about strengthening new democracy support strategies, debating American, British and EU approaches, with colleagues from European Commission European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office USAID/DRG Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) EPD - European Partnership for Democracy Carnegie Europe European Democracy Hub Thomas Carothers

How can AI enhance citizen engagement in parliamentary processes? Prof. Dr. Jörn von Lucke of Zeppelin University shared insights with WFD’s Franklin De Vrieze. Watch them below and explore our AI guidelines for parliaments at buff.ly/403mENC Joern von Lucke cnstlk

Watch this clip from our second webinar session on public debt management, featuring insights from Jason Rosario Braganza, Executive Director at AFRODAD. Next up: We'll dive into the importance of active and inclusive civil society oversight. Register at wfd.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Curious about how civil society organisations (CSOs) contribute to the transparency of IMF agreements? Join us on 6 Nov to explore how active CSO oversight strengthens the impact and accountability of financial assistance programmes. Register to join⤵️ wfd.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

It's happening next week: the 3th webinar in our public debt webinar series. About the voice of civil society, from the margins to the mainstream. Expect fireworks about how civil society is monitoring IMF agreements! Register here for the 6 Nov. event: wfd.org/what-we-do/eve…

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