Chief Executive @WFD_Democracy working to establish legitimate and effective multi-party democracy around the world. Opinion is personal, values are universal.
London, England
Joined January 2013
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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 wfd.org/story/budgeting-all-….
#DemocracyCan
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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
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
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: devex.com/news/opinion-democ…
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.
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It’s launched! New UK White Paper on International Development setting out our approach to tackle extreme poverty and climate change
#DevelopmentWhitePaper #UKAid
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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
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
Two outstanding diplomats - we all benefit from their understanding and guidance as Ukraine secures its victory and deepens its democracy @FCDOHumanRights @WFD_Democracy
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.
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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 👇
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Woohoo ❤️❤️
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
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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 👇
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Recruiting two Governors for @WFD_Democracy - we need you!
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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
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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
Many congratulations to @RichardGrahamUK on your CMG in the new years’s honours list. An honour for @WFD_Democracy too.
I remember when @AndrewmitchMP created @icai_uk - arguably needed even more now so hope you'll consider applying to lead it - apply-for-public-appointment…
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📣NEW TODAY: Our strategy 2022-25!
Drawing on 30 years of experience, our strategy outlines how we'll work towards our vision of a world where freedom and democracy thrive and inclusive and accountable governments serve people fairly and effectively.
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ALT WFD's Strategy 2022-25