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WFD produces research that aims to build an evidence base for and improve the quality of democracy assistance. We also generate policy that contributes new tools for democracy support, as well as guides for parliaments, civil society and democracy support practitioners.
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The front cover of the report which has the words how not to engage with authoritarian states in large letters above the names of the authors and the WFD and FCDO logos

This report examines how states that are committed to strengthening democracy engage with authoritarian states – and how this can strengthen authoritarianism. It outlines how pro-democracy governments can better engage with authoritarian states to avoid doing democratic harm and ultimately strengthen democracy around the world.

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Understanding politics and the security sector
This technical guide offers practical guidance on how to use political economy analysis (PEA), thinking and working politically (TWP), and conflict analysis in security sector governance and management (SSGM).
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Youth representation in the 2025 local elections in North Macedonia
This analysis examines youth representation in the 2025 local elections in North Macedonia, focusing on candidates aged 18–29 and their position within local governance structures. Drawing on official data from the State Election Commission, the study assesses youth participation by age, gender, municipality, and list placement.
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Expert opinion note on the 2025 methodology revisions to the worldwide governance indicators
In December 2025, the World Bank introduced substantial revisions to the WGI’s data sources, indicator composition, and aggregation methodology. While many of these changes address long-standing discussions and are well justified, this paper finds that revisions to the so-called ‘political’ indicators – particularly within the Voice and Accountability dimension – raise conceptual, analytical, and empirical concerns.
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Political Parties Transparency Index in Malaysia
The Political Parties Transparency Index (PPTI) investigates political parties as institutions, examines their organisational practices, and assesses their transparency using a robust set of carefully developed indicators.
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The cover page of Political Parties Transparency Index on a blue background.
Violence against Women in Politics in The Gambia
Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) is a systemic form of political violence used to silence women and maintain unequal power structures. In The Gambia, women in politics face multiple forms of violence rooted in entrenched institutional and socio-political inequalities. This research addresses a critical gap by examining how political systems enable VAWP and by centring the lived experiences of affected women.
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Cover page of a report titled "Violence against Women in Politics: The Gambia," featuring an illustration of four diverse women holding a magnifying glass with a globe inside
How to reform elections democratically
This policy brief summarises key lessons on democratic electoral reform. As opposed to focusing on specific reforms, it sets out global practices and recommendations for the process of how electoral laws are made and changed, which is essential is building and maintaining trust and legitimacy.
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MP shadowing visit report: The Solomon Islands
In October 2023, WFD conducted an MP shadowing visit in the Solomon Islands, revealing the intricate challenges facing Members of Parliament (MPs). This report highlights key insights crucial for parliamentary strengthening and designing an impactful induction program.
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Political party transparency index in North Macedonia 2025
This PPTI 2025 Report provides citizens, the media, domestic and international partners with an objective and comparative insight into the work of political parties in North Macedonia.
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Introducing MINA
WFD's method for institutional action (MINA) is a practical, step-by-step process for parliaments and other institutions to take action to address violence against women in parliaments and protect democracy.
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The front cover of the introducing MINA document
Invisible retreat – The impact of violence against women in politics on women’s political participation in Serbia
WFD supports equal political participation for marginalised groups, with women at the forefront. This analysis draws on desk research and focus group interviews with women (formerly) active in politics to uncover the root causes behind low rates of female political participation and leadership in Serbia.
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the impact of_vawp in serbia publication
Democratic practices in climate change adaptation
The Environmental Democracy – Adaptation (EDA) Framework helps measure how well climate adaptation programmes incorporate principles of effective adaptation, participation, transparency, and justice. WFD has applied the framework across six countries: Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and The Gambia. These reports detail the results.
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ASEAN Gender Observatory brief on violence against women in politics and elections
This policy brief outlines recommended regional actions that can be taken to address violence against women in politics and elections in Southeast Asia.
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UPgrade Guidebook
The UPgrade Guidebook is designed to help students in Serbia better understand their role, speak up for their interests, and take part in shaping a more democratic and inclusive school environment.
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Upgrade guidebook publication srb
Policy briefs: Violence against women in politics in Kenya
In recognition of the pervasive and multifaceted nature of violence against women in politics (VAWP) in Kenya—and its detrimental impact on women’s human rights and political participation—WFD commissioned research to examine the role of political parties in addressing VAWP and gendered disinformation in the country.
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The domestication of women in Indonesian politics
This brief includes full datasets and data-driven review of women’s representation and leadership in the Indonesian Parliament in the decades since the 1998 Reform. It analyses of institutional processes, executive appointments, constitutional guarantees, and structural factors that shape how women’s participation is enabled—or constrained—within Indonesia’s evolving democratic landscape.
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The front cover of the English and the Indonesian versions of policy brief on the domestication of women in Indonesian politics