Providing tools to build resilient democracies.
Democracy Works Foundation seeks to strengthen democratic developmental states we focus on the following institutions:
The Southern African Political Parties and Dialogue (SAPP&D) Programme →
Putting Women and Youth at the Center of Economic Governance →
The Civil Society Participation in Provincial Legislatures (CSPPL) Programme →
The role of opposition parties is critical in determining the level of accountability by governing parties and governments, the effectiveness of public service delivery…
Political parties have been critical to the development of democracy in many African countries. Ideally, they provide a channel for articulating public concerns, linking…
In October 2022, Lesotho held a general election to elect Members of the National Assembly. Like in any other elections, political parties had to…
Political parties have historically been considered imperfect candidates for strategic planning because of the complexity of designing and implementing in the environment in which…
BACKGROUND Sustainable democracy is inconceivable without political parties. Multiparty democracy depends on the existence of well-functioning political parties, a conducive electoral environment and rules…
Sustained economic development requires the inclusion of Lesotho youth The Youth of Africa has been a global topic in recent years. Facing issues like…
In a political and economic ecosystem where women and youth participate meaningfully to achieve sustainable economic development, women and youth-led enterprises must understand government…
Putting Youth and Women at the Centre of Inclusive Economic Growth (PYWEIG) project Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) is a Southern African non-profit organisation focused…
DWF, in partnership with The Federation of Women’s Lawyers of Lesotho (FIDA – Lesotho), is implementing a three and half years project titled “Putting…
Elections are a very important feature in any democracy. Elections give voice to the political will of the people. The right to participate in…