Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima was first sworn in as Vice President of the Republic of Malawi On 30th May 2014. On 28th June 2020 Dr Chilima was sworn in for his second term as Vice President of the republic of Malawi.
The Parliamentary Network on World Bank & IMF, in partnership with the World Bank, has organised a 90-minute Parliamentary Dialogue Series.
The World Bank Group announced a $30 million grant to help ensure the continuity of crucial education for children. A sharp decline in economic activity, including trade, coupled with a lack of clearance revenues since October 2023, has worsened an already acute fiscal crisis, thus severely impacting the delivery of public services. This grant will … Read more
Aksha Jain/Brussels (Europe) The new digital identity framework will provide EU citizens with cross border digital access to key public services. According to the regulation adopted on Thursday, and already agreed upon with EU ministers, this new Digital Identity Wallet will allow citizens to identify and authenticate themselves online without having to resort to commercial … Read more
The McGill University Parliamentary Governance Program What is the McGill Parliamentary Governance Capacity Building Program about? Why is it necessary? Most professions – doctors, lawyers, teachers – require formal training. We would not put our health in the hands of an unqualified doctor, or attend a college where lecturers weren’t qualified. Yet we expect our … Read more
Geneva (Switzerland). I believe that establishing new and innovative strategies is essential for resolving IPU’s challenges in its pursuit of achieving meaningful peace and sustainable global prosperity. The Rt. Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson The Vision- The world is faced with complex developments, and is being tested by unprecedented multifaceted challenges, ranging from the effects of … Read more
Geneva (Switzerland). The Rt. Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson is a dynamic and committed person, a distinctive politician, a remarkable lawyer, and a distinguished academician, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills throughout her career. Prior to becoming Speaker of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania in February 2022, the post she is holding … Read more
UK Parliament, House of Commons, LONDON (UK). The result of election was announced in the Chamber on 18th October following a ballot of the whole House. Also on the ballot paper were Dame Angela Eagle and Andy McDonald. Mr Byrne takes up the position with immediate effect and will serve until the end of the … Read more
New Delhi, INDIA. On the sidelines of P20 Summit, Indian Parliament Speaker H.E. Mr. Om Birla held bilateral talks with H.E. Mrs. Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Birla thanked Mrs. Matvienko for her contribution in making P20 a success. He … Read more
A set of wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening integrity, independence and accountability, while protecting the free mandate of MEPs, has been adopted over the last months. These measures aim to reinforce integrity and close loopholes to protect the Institution and its Members from attempts to interfere in Parliament’s work. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola … Read more