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Monrovia, Liberia - On October 10th, Liberians went to the polls in large numbers in the hope of further consolidating peace and strengthening their democracy.
In 20 years of work with political parties in more than 50 countries, the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) has seen that successful parties are those that are committed to best practices in outreach to new sectors, transparency, and internal democracy. Effective party engagement with civil society can strengthen all three of these areas as explored in this workbook for party activists and trainers.
In 2017, Kenya passed the Powers and Privileges Act, a landmark law that established a code of conduct for members through the oversight of a legislative Powers and Privileges Committee. Since then, under the leadership of Speaker Justin Muturi, the National Assembly has worked to codify practices on ethics and integrity measures for members and staff of the institution.
With the rapid spread of the Coronavirus across Iraq, the need for gender-focused policy recommendations has become critical now more than ever.
As the representative body of the people, legislatures play a critical role in enacting policies that advance sustainable outcomes. As the world continues to face the impacts of climate change, legislatures must develop resilient institutions and policies to both prepare for and manage possible threats.