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IPU CONCERNED ABOUT ONGOING EFFORTS TO SILENCE MPS

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has again expressed concern about continued human rights violations against MPs worldwide and the lack of respect for their parliamentary immunity.

During its January 2017 session, IPU’s Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians adopted decisions on the cases of 227 MPs from 16 countries. Over 100 MPs are from just three countries, Malaysia, Nicaragua
and Turkey.

Over 400 Commonwealth Parliamentarians attend the 62nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference on the theme of ‘A Collaborative Commonwealth: Unity, Diversity and Common Challenges

Delegates at the 62nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.

The 62nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference took place from 11-17 December 2016 in London, United Kingdom, hosted by the CPA Headquarters
Secretariat. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference is the annual conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). The main
conference theme for 2016 was: ‘A Collaborative Commonwealth: Unity, Diversity and Common Challenges’.

CPA Press Release

The Secretary General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Mr Akbar Khan is visiting the
Isle of Man Branch of the CPA and Tynwald, the Island’s Parliament, for a two day visit. For more news, read the attached document below.
 

European Union Financed Support to The National Assembly Project trains Members of The Committee on Local Governance, Housing And Chiefs’ Affairs on The Housing Situation In Zambia

The Chairperson of the Committee on Local Governance, Housing and Chiefs Affairs, Hon Maxwell Kabanda, MP, officially opened a two-day’s workshop which was held from 26th to 27th January at Protea Hotel Lusaka Tower, Lusaka. This workshop was organized by the European Union Support to the National Assembly Project team as one of their key interventions to enhance the capacity of four selected Committees of Parliament in the area of Public Finance Management.

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IPU e-Bulletin No. 8

IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong and IPU President Saber Chowdhury look back at 2016 and at the challenges ahead in 2017. Read more

IPU congratulates President Adama Barrow of The Gambia on election victory

Geneva, 20 January 2017

European Union financed Support to the National Assembly Project trains Members of the Committee on Economic Affairs, Energy and Labour on the implementation of Public Private Partnerships in Zambia.

Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament, Honourable Gary Nkombo, MP, who was acting Chairperson of the Committee on Economic Affairs, Energy and Labour, implored Members of the Committee to understand the implementation of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) policy in Zambia as the Committee engages stakeholders during the upcoming meetings.

 

European Union financed Support to the National Assembly Project trains Members of the Budget Committee on Subsidies, Fiscal Decentralisation and the Budget Process

Chairperson of the Budget Committee Hon. Mwalimu Simfukwe says major strides have been made to enhance the role of Parliament in the Budget Process through the various reforms taking place in the National Assembly.

He said this when he officially opened the Capacity Enhancement Training Workshop for Members of the Budget Committee that was held at Intercontinental Hotel, in Lusaka, from 14th to 15th January, 2017.

January, 2017 Commonwealth Newsletter

The Commonwealth has released its Newsletter for the month of January, 2017. For more news, read the attached document below.

President Brahim Ghali of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) Pays Courtesy Call on Speaker Matibini

Hon. Dr. Patrick Matibini with His Excellency Mr Brahim Ghali President of Sahrawi Arab Republic

President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), His Excellency Mr Brahim Ghali paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Justice Dr Patrick Matibini, SC, MP, and at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, 9th January 2017.

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