Listen to and download more of the podcast series here. Sarkawt Shamsulddin discusses why he decided to join government, the individuals he consulted during the decision-making process, and how he engages with his constituents. Sarkawt is a member of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, elected in 2018. Prior to joining government, Sarkawt was a journalist and…
The World Movement for Democracy is excited to announce the launch of our new Crossover Initiative, supported by its online hub. Civil society activists who transition from advocacy to government positions face many challenges as they try to lead democratic reforms. To help support their efforts, we have gathered numerous one-of-a-kind resources on our website…
Commonly, when members of civil society move into the government, they are considered outsiders, especially those who are appointed and not democratically elected. In a way, that is true. When you are inside a government, which you won with a strong electoral mandate, there was no alternative but to respect the presidential authority and, subsequently,…
The report summarizes the challenges they faced, the strategies they developed, and the lessons they learned while in government. It was produced by the World Movement for Democracy.