DWF hosting a Regional Symposium on Water and Energy in Johannesburg
Southern Africa is a region with great potential. The region, however, faces a number of critical challenges- among them, serious water and energy challenges…
Deepening Democratic Culture
Our Democracy Spaces program contributes to deepening democratic culture.
In young democracies democratic practice is often not embedded in culture. Elements exist, historically, traditionally but are often not carried across cultures or populations. Investing in democratic culture must be seen as an activity that is always ongoing, that is never ‘finished’. Old democracies show us time and again how important it is to continue to invest in democratic culture.
Democracy Works Foundation believes that in order to strengthen democratic culture it is important to invest in critical thinking, dialogues and exchanges of ideas to foster freedom of speech. We believe it is equally important to provide platforms for the open exchange of ideas and to help build a culture of consensus and peaceful settlement of differences.
AU Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance →
CSO Capacity Building for Credible Local Elections→
Inclusive Policy Development and Dialogue Programme →
State of Democracy Debates →
Political Cafes →
Lectures →
A Guide to the African Charter on Democracy Elections and Governance
The construction of democracies that work underpinned by good governance, respect for human rights, the protection of civil and political freedoms, and respect for…
The role of civic tech in consolidating democracy in Africa
January 2022 will mark the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) – an instrument that…
A STRATEGIC REFLECTION ON THE STATE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Democracy Works Foundation hosted a virtual conference Building Resilient and Inclusive Democracies, through Political Parties to share and reflect on the findings of the…
Introducing the CivicTech Fund Africa: Supporting democratic governance through civic participation
Together with its consortium members, including DWF, the Charter Project Africa launched the CivicTech Fund on November 30, 2021. The launch event, held online…
Press Release: Zambian Women and Youth Movements present Manifestos to August 2021 Elections Presidential Candidates
As political parties and candidates step up their election campaigns to canvas votes, this week Zambian Women and Youth Movements launched and presented their…
WhatsApp a powerful tool: virtual civil society oversight, capacity building
In March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced cabinet’s plans to put South Africa on lockdown as part of the government’s efforts to reducing the…
Social pacts more vital than ever as state lacks capacity
Social partners involved in SA’s social dialogue have not been diverse enough, and so decisions often do not have broad societal buy-in. Social pacts…
Civil Society Organisations and Provincial Legislatures build bridges on digital platforms
Introduction The aim of the Civil Society Participation in Provincial Legislature (CSPPL) Project is to connect Provincial Legislatures and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). The…
DWF public participation programme supports LifeLine Northern Cape
Life Line Northern Cape (Life Line NC) is a community organisation based in the Sol Plaatje local municipality in Kimberly. Life Line NC is…