Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

In his View article for the latest issue of The Parliamentarian, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretary-General, Stephen Twigg reports on the developments regarding the CPA’s Legal Status and looks ahead to both #CHOGM in Samoa and the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #67CPC in New South Wales, Australia. Read online or download a copy of the Journal ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gQ57wEzv

Last week #Commonwealth Parliamentarians from across Africa met in Arusha, Tanzania to discuss pressing global issues such as climate change, youth unemployment and food insecurity at the 53rd CPA Africa Regional Conference. Read more here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e2_vdfxm

In the latest issue of The Parliamentarian, the UK Minister for the Commonwealth, Lord Ray Collins of Highbury looks ahead to CHOGM 2024 in Samoa and writes about rebuilding partnerships in the #Commonwealth to tackle shared challenges together. He writes: "The Commonwealth is a unique platform for cooperation with the Global South as we reset relationships across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. More than 60% of people living in Commonwealth countries are under 30 and this UK Government is committed to investing in supporting young people throughout the Commonwealth." Read article online or download the latest issue ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eWXj87yQ [Image credit: Africa Food Systems Forum/Rwanda Development] The Commonwealth Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Ahead of #CHOGM2024 in #Samoa, the latest issue of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments, features the Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa who reflects on the first time that a Pacific Island country will host the biennial Commonwealth event later this month. Read her statement ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eg6sD8gv 📸 Government of Samoa The Commonwealth

Out now! The latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of Commonwealth Parliaments examines the convening power of the #Commonwealth Featuring articles & case studies from #Samoa, the #UK, #Australia, #Pakistan, #Zambia, #Scotland, #Wales, #Cyprus, #Anguilla, #India, #TheBahamas, #Canada, #TheGambia, #StHelena and #Uganda Read online or download the latest issue ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gQ57wEzv

Out now! The latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of Commonwealth Parliaments examines the convening power of the #Commonwealth ahead of the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa and the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in New South Wales. Ahead of CHOGM 2024, the Prime Minister of Samoa and the new UK Minister for the Commonwealth reflect on the first time that a Pacific Island country is hosting the biennial event and the opportunity to rebuild partnerships to tackle shared challenges together. This issue of The Parliamentarian also contains case studies and expertise on many different topics including: - Examining the parliamentary responses to environmental resilience in small jurisdictions - A number of Commonwealth Parliaments are marking special anniversaries this year and this issue features the 100th anniversary of the National Assembly of Zambia as well as the 25th anniversaries of The Scottish Parliament and the Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament). - Parliament of Australia's House of Representatives marks the 30th anniversary of its parallel Committee chamber known as the Federation Chamber. - A Member from Anguilla House of Assembly asks what is the nature of good governance in small jurisdictions? - The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) writes about the role that Parliamentarians have in maintaining an effective international maritime framework. - A parliamentary expert examines the world’s largest democratic election in India earlier this year. - The Bahamas provides a case study showing the importance of parliamentary autonomy over financial and administrative affairs. - A Member of the Parliament of Canada writes about the challenges facing women in undertaking parliamentary leadership roles. - Two experts from Western Australia and Ontario examine why political deepfakes are harming democracy and how Artificial Intelligence is impacting on Parliaments. - The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) ask how can Parliaments develop effective climate legislation and implement rigorous oversight mechanisms? You can access the digital/e-version of The Parliamentarian online at: https://lnkd.in/gtbuYvt

News from the CPA and Commonwealth Parliaments (September 2024) Our monthly round-up of the latest news, events and activities with the CPA and in Parliaments and Legislatures around the #Commonwealth. This edition includes: - 46th Regional Conference of the CPA Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region at the Parliament of #Guyana - 12th #Commonwealth Youth Parliament at New Zealand Parliament - Governor of New South Wales becomes CPA Vice-Patron ahead of 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference hosted by the Parliament of NSW - CPA hosts Parliamentary Academy Residency Programme at Parliament of Malaysia - 10th CPA #India Regional Conference takes place in New Delhi - Parliament of #Eswatini undertakes CPA Democratic Benchmarks assessment - 6th UK Overseas Territories Forum oversight of public finances and good governance with Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK) - Royal visit marks 25 years of The Scottish Parliament - Queensland Parliament hosts Australia’s First Deaf Youth Parliament Read the bulletin online ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/edXnxgig

King Charles III, Patron of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, and Queen Camilla were welcomed by CPA Scotland Branch President and Presiding Officer, Rt Hon. Alison Johnstone, MSP and the First Minister of Scotland, Rt Hon. John Swinney, MSP to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament today The royal couple met with Members of Parliament, parliamentary staff, local heroes and Scottish Youth Parliament representatives. #ScotParl25 The Scottish Parliament  Scottish Youth Parliament  Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK)

A delegation from Commonwealth Parliamentary Association International Headquarters met with the Parliament of Eswatini this week as part of a CPA Benchmarks self-assessment. The CPA’s Recommended Benchmarks for Democratic Legislatures provide a framework for excellence in Commonwealth parliamentary and legislative practice. Read about the visit here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eE9w9xyZ

This International Week of Deaf People #IWDP, read our blog on the Queensland Parliament Deaf Youth Parliament, the first event of its kind in Australia ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ertEKC8d