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Franklin De Vrieze

@FranklinDVrieze

Head of Practice Accountability at Westminster Foundation for Democracy. Tweets are my own opinions. #StandswithUkraine

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"As an organisation that takes a firm stance against the spread of hate speech online and conducts research into the corrosive effects of mis- and disinformation, ODI has decided to suspend its activity on the platform." Read their statement here: odi.org/en/press/odi-s…


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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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…

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Watch this clip from our second webinar session on public debt management, featuring insights from @JasonBraganza1, Executive Director at @AFRODAD2011 Next up: We'll dive into the importance of active and inclusive civil society oversight. Register at wfd.zoom.us/webinar/regist…


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How can AI enhance citizen engagement in parliamentary processes? Prof. Dr. Jörn von Lucke of Zeppelin University shared insights with WFD’s @FranklinDVrieze Watch them below and explore our AI guidelines for parliaments at buff.ly/403mENC @wi00194 @zeppelin


Fascinating conversation today in Brussels about strengthening new democracy support strategies, debating American, British and EU approaches, with colleagues from @EU_Commission @eu_eeas @FCDOGovUK @USAIDDRG @WFD_Democracy @EPDeu @Carnegie_Europe @eudemocracyhub Thomas Carothers

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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.

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I have made it my personal mission to use the full arsenal of tools at my disposal to constrain the Kremlin. Just this month we have targeted the Evil Corp cyber gang, Russian troops using barbaric chemical weapons, and now Putin's shadow fleet. This is just the beginning.


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


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In latest issue of The Parliamentarian, Rafael Jimenez Aybar & @FranklinDVrieze from @WFD_Democracy ask how can Parliaments develop effective #climatelegislation & implement rigorous oversight mechanisms to achieve intended outcomes? Read online ⬇ issuu.com/theparliamenta…

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


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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➡…

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Very informative and thought-provoking article! @AgoraParl @psa_parl

This summer at a gathering of academics & parliamentarians hosted by @LordNortonLouth I learned about the *many* parliament buildings in Africa designed/funded/built & maintained by the Chinese gov which led me to the important work of @ibkimba thediplomat.com/2024/10/chinas…



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 @WFD_Environment and now published by @CPA_Secretariat 👉issuu.com/theparliamenta…

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In the face of a global debt crisis, stronger oversight in public debt management is crucial. 📢 Join the second of our four-part webinar series with @AFRODAD2011 on 9 October to learn how parliaments can drive sustainable debt governance. Register now at wfd.org/what-we-do/eve…

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

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Happy to announce @WFD_Democracy & @AFRODAD2011's new webinar series on public debt oversight, with @NDI, @openbudgets & @ipf_global ! Learn more about the series: wfd.org/webinar-series… Register for the first webinar on 25 September: wfd.org/what-we-do/eve…

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We're excited to announce @WFD_Democracy & @AFRODAD2011's new webinar series w/ @NDI, @openbudgets & @ipf_global! Learn more about the series: wfd.org/webinar-series… Register for the first webinar on Sept. 25: wfd.org/what-we-do/eve…


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