We advance democracy globally, guided by international conventions and agendas, with the rule of law and political participation at the heart of our work.

Bureaucracy, eroding trust, and rigid structures are putting public administration under strain. We help administrations around the world to develop and adapt, with digitalisation as a cornerstone of this transformation.

Raising taxes forms the foundation for financing any state. We support partner governments in establishing fair, transparent, and reliable budgeting and taxation systems as well as applying International Public Financial Management Standards

We foster development partnerships with countries, extending support down to subnational governments to strengthen local governance and service delivery.

Women and girls are the largest disadvantaged population group at 50 per cent. Crises and conflicts reinforce or cement existing gender inequalities. In addition, transnational anti-gender movements are calling progress into question.