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The CPA is an international community of around 180 Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures working together to deepen the Commonwealth’s commitment to the highest standards of democratic governance.

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Watch highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Malaysia Parliament joint Conference on the Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI

Hear from Parliamentarians and experts on the lessons they'll be taking back to their jurisdictions after the Conference:

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Highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Parliament of Malaysia joint Conference on Responsible AI
Highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Malaysia Parliament joint Conference on the Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI, which took place in Kuala Lumpur from 28-30 November. The…
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November 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
How can governments ensure that their public projects are good value for money, that spending is economic and efficient and that the public know where their money is going? Listen to our latest podcast with Hon. Juan Watterson from the Isle of Man here ⬇️
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November 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
In this episode, we’re joined by Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and one of the youngest to ever hold the role.

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Redefining Representation: Hon. Mmabatho Tembe on Youth, Leadership & Public Service in South Africa - Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth
In this episode, we’re joined by Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and one of the youngest to ever hold the role. Her story charts a compelling rise – from…
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October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This week, the 68th #Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #68CPC will be hosted by the Parliament of Barbados under the theme of 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner'

Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇️
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October 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
With only one week to go until the #68CPC find out more about our general workshops, with topics such as:

➡️ Climate change and its threats to global health
➡️ Enhancing democracy through digitisation
➡️ Strengthening institutions to support semocracy

And much more ⬇️
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Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
The CPC workshops are an opportunity for Parliamentarians and global experts to discuss major political and parliamentary issues. Topics for the 68th CPC include multilateralism, technology, climate…
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September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The 68th #Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #68CPC will be hosted by Parliament of Barbados 🇧🇧 next week under the theme of 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner'

Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/
Event Hub - 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) is due to take place from 5 to 12 October 2025 in Bridgetown, Barbados
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September 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
NEW CPA PODCAST

This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’ speaks to Hon. Donna Skelly from Legislative Assembly of Ontario to discuss #womeninpolitics & the role of the 'modern' #Commonwealth

🎧Listen on your favourite platform
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September 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The Chairperson of the CPA Executive Committee, Hon. Dr Christopher Kalila, MP (Zambia) visited the Scottish Parliament for CPA Scotland's AGM.

Read more about CPA Scotland here ⬇️
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September 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Members of Parliament from the federal and state level in India met for the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Regional Conference in Bengaluru, India from 11 to 15 September 2025.

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Parliamentarians discuss governance and public engagement at 11th CPA India Regional Conference
Parliamentarians from across India convened in Bengaluru to discuss governance and public engagement at the 11th CPA India Regional Conference from 11 to 15 September 2025
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September 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
This #InternationalDayOfDemocracy, learn about how MPs can effectively engage with the public through new citizen science tools in our blog by Denis Naughten, former Member of Dáil Éireann.

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Listening to lead: How citizen science and human security can strengthen parliamentary engagement
By applying citizen science tools through the lens of human security, MPs can foster deeper, more productive relationships with constituents - ones built on listening, dialogue and trust.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
How can Parliamentarians preserve democracy in the face of misinformation, polarisation and apathy?

This #InternationalDayOfDemocracy listen to our podcast on democratic transition with Professor Maya Tudor & H.E Danny Faure, former President of the Seychelles ⬇️
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Democratic Transition: with H.E Danny Faure, former Seychelles President, and Professor Maya Tudor, University of Oxford - Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth
Democracy is in retreat across the globe. To try to understand why, we talked to His Excellency Danny Faure, former President of the Seychelles and Professor Maya Tudor, Professor of Politics and…
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September 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Out now! Latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments

This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments

Access the digital edition online at ⬇️
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September 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New research report highlights activities relating to Women’s Political Participation in the #Commonwealth including establishing quotas, creating women’s political networks & enacting electoral reforms

Download & read the CPRS/CWP report ⬇️
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September 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🎙️ New episode of Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth:

In partnership with ‘Human Coined’, finance expert Geoff Dubrow speaks with Tuvalu 🇹🇻 MP Hon. Seve Paeniu about the unique role of Public Accounts Committees in small jurisdictions

Listen here ⬇️
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August 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This week Parliamentarians from across Africa met in Banjul, The Gambia to attend the 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference on the theme of ‘Strengthening democratic governance and resilience in Africa: tackling conflicts, economic shocks & climate change.’

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Commonwealth Parliamentarians discuss strengthening democratic resilience at 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference
Commonwealth Parliamentarians convene in Banjul, The Gambia to discuss strengthening democratic resilience at 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
At the opening ceremony of the CPA Africa Regional Conference yesterday, delegates were welcomed by H.E Adama Barrow, President of the Gambia.

He emphasised the need for democratic resilience, peace and stability.

Read more about The Gambia and the CPA ⬇️
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August 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Delegates were welcomed to the CPA Africa Regional Conference by the CPA Chairperson & Secretary-General, Chairperson and Vice President of the CPA Africa Region & Speaker of The Gambia National Assembly and President of the CPA Africa Region.

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August 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The theme of International Youth Day 2025 highlights the unique role of youth in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals #SDG.

Read how SDG training helped to bridge the generational divide in Malaysia in this article in The Parliamentarian ⬇️
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The Parliamentarian: 2024 Issue Four – How are Parliaments becoming modern & inclusive Legislatures?
This digital issue of The Parliamentarian addresses the many varied issues facing the CPA’s membership. Topics featured include: intergenerational solidarity in Malaysia; migration and human traffick
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August 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This International #YouthDay, listen to our podcast with Hon. Shrimati Nayana Motamma, the youngest woman in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, legal professional and trailblazing Dalit woman redefining Indian politics.

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Intersectional Power: The Politics of Identity with Shrimati Nayana Motamma - Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth
In this episode, we sit down with Hon. Shrimati Nayana Motamma, the youngest woman in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, legal professional and trailblazing Dalit woman redefining Indian politics.…
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August 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Parliamentarians from across the CPA Africa Region are gathering in The Gambia for the 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference. The Conference will be opened tomorrow by H.E Adama Barrow, President of The Gambia

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CPA Africa Region
The CPA Africa Region is the largest region, comprising of 63 Legislatures, ranging from Tanzania and The Seychelles to Ghana and The Gambia.
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August 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
NEW PODCAST: Hear from one of the world’s youngest MPs Hon. Eve Borg Bonello and youth leaders from Turks & Caicos 🇹🇨 and Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 on barriers to youth in politics, what real representation looks like & what gives them hope for the future. #InternationalYouthDay
The future of politics: International Youth Day roundtable - Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth
In this episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’, the CPA spoke with three young people shaping the future of politics.  Hon. Eve Borg Bonello MP became one of the world’s…
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August 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
With increasing political polarisation, how can Parliaments bridge the democratic divide?

This International #YouthDay read in the CPA’s Journal about how the Parliament of Pakistan is engaging youth, from internships to research projects ⬇️
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August 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, through its research, publications & knowledge sharing approach, seeks to capture & disseminate diverse experiences of parliamentary democracy from across the #Commonwealth

Visit our website to learn more ⬇
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August 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The CPA is joining the Fantasy Premier League (FPL)!

This is an open invite to all Premier League fans to get a little competitive and connect with Commonwealth colleagues around the world. Join using the link below or with the invite code f128r8 ⬇️
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August 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Only 2 days left to submit your nominations for the CPA Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards for 2025.

Submit your nominations with examples of outstanding Parliamentary leadership here ⬇️
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Introducing the Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards
Learn about the Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards. The Awards aim to recognise and highlight inspirational and active Parliamentarians for excelling in their field. The awards are open…
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August 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM