Japan Parliament Debates Pension Reform, Passes Cyber Defense Bill

Japan Parliament- National Diet of Japan

Japan’s parliament has begun official deliberations on public pension reform legislation, while also passing a controversial cyber defense bill aimed at strengthening the nation’s digital security posture.

Maldives Parliament Impeaches Two Supreme Court Judges

Maldive parliament People's Majlis president

Maldives Parliament impeached two Supreme Court judges, intensifying a political crisis linked to President Muizzu’s anti-defection measures.

G7 Summit, 2024 Italia: G7 Leaders’ Communiqué, The Official Statement of G7 leaders

the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) @ G7 Italia, 2024 @ Borgo Egnazia (Fasano) in Apulia (Italy) on June 13-15, 2024.

G7 Summit, 2024 Italia: G7 Leaders’ Communiqué, The Official Statement of G7 leaders

IMF: MD Kristalina Georgieva Calls for Strong EU Budget to Navigate Global Challenges

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva

An EU Budget for a Global EuropeKeynote Address by Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2024.

WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF/ WBG Spring Meetings, 2024 @ Washington DC

IMF WBG Spring Meetings

WEF: World Economic Forum on IMF WBG Spring Meetings on global growth and financial stability & announcements on funding initiatives.

World Bank: Parliamentary Dialogue Series for Gender Strategy 2024-2030 Consultation

IMF World Bank Parliamentary Network

The Parliamentary Network on World Bank & IMF, in partnership with the World Bank, has organised a 90-minute Parliamentary Dialogue Series.

World Bank: Delivery of Essential Education Services in Gaza

World Bank Group Statement on Gaza

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

Canada: Building Capacity for Parliamentarians, McGill University Parliamentary Governance Program

Interview with Rick Stapenhurst, Associate Professor and Director, Parliamentary Research and Training

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

UK Parliament: Rt Hon Liam Byrne, MP now the Chair of the Business and Trade Committee

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

G20: 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting culminates in Marrakech, Morocco

The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting, Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG)

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