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
Capital Hill, Washington DC (USA). Each year, before a joint session of Congress, the president fulfills his or her constitutional duty to “from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” The ceremony that we … Read more
Capital Hill, Washington DC. Jan 25, 2024 Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: The Committee received a referral from the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) regarding allegations that Representative Jamaal Bowman may have willfully or knowingly given a false … 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
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
Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) 13-14 October 2023 New Delhi, India JOINT STATEMENT We, the Speakers of Parliaments of the G20 Members met at the Ninth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in New Delhi on 13-14 October 2023. 1. We acknowledge the role of G20 as the premier global forum for international economic cooperation, and … Read more
Namaskar! On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I extend a hearty welcome to all of you at the G-20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit. This summit, in a way, is a ‘Mahakumbh’ or massive congregation of different parliamentary practices from around the world. All the delegates like you are experienced in the working style of different parliaments. … Read more
Marrakech, Morocco, 13th October 2023 The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the Indian Presidency was held during 12-13 October 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco, on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG). After the previous meetings in Bengaluru, Washington DC and … Read more