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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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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
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 ⬇️
www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...
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 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/
Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/
October 5, 2025 at 7:41 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 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/
Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/
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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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
www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...
September 22, 2025 at 3:54 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
www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...
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
www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...
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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Read more about CPA Scotland here ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/directory/sc...
September 17, 2025 at 3:27 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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Read more about CPA Scotland here ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/directory/sc...
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 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...
This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments
Access the digital edition online at ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...
September 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...
This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments
Access the digital edition online at ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...
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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Download & read the CPRS/CWP report ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/media/gtiomy...
September 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/media/gtiomy...
Download & read the CPRS/CWP report ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/media/gtiomy...
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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He emphasised the need for democratic resilience, peace and stability.
Read more about The Gambia and the CPA ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/directory/ga...
August 14, 2025 at 10:23 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 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/directory/ga...
He emphasised the need for democratic resilience, peace and stability.
Read more about The Gambia and the CPA ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/directory/ga...
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.
Read more ⬇️
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Read more ⬇️
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August 13, 2025 at 11:34 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.
Read more ⬇️
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Read more ⬇️
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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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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
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 ⬇️
issuu.com/theparliamen...
This International #YouthDay read in the CPA’s Journal about how the Parliament of Pakistan is engaging youth, from internships to research projects ⬇️
issuu.com/theparliamen...
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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 ⬇
www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...
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 ⬇
www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...
August 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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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 ⬇
www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...
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 ⬇
www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...
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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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 ⬇️
fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto...
August 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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 ⬇️
fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto...
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 ⬇️
fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto...
Read updates from the CPA and #Commonwealth Parliaments including:
61st CPA Canada Regional Conference
British Parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka
Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with Commonwealth Accredited Organisations
and much more ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...
61st CPA Canada Regional Conference
British Parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka
Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with Commonwealth Accredited Organisations
and much more ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...
August 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Read updates from the CPA and #Commonwealth Parliaments including:
61st CPA Canada Regional Conference
British Parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka
Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with Commonwealth Accredited Organisations
and much more ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...
61st CPA Canada Regional Conference
British Parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka
Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with Commonwealth Accredited Organisations
and much more ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...
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The CPA Secretary-General also met with Speaker Hon. Alban Bagbin from the Parliament of Ghana to discuss their shared priorities
The CPA Secretary-General also met with Speaker Hon. Alban Bagbin from the Parliament of Ghana to discuss their shared priorities
July 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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The CPA Secretary-General also met with Speaker Hon. Alban Bagbin from the Parliament of Ghana to discuss their shared priorities
The CPA Secretary-General also met with Speaker Hon. Alban Bagbin from the Parliament of Ghana to discuss their shared priorities
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Speaker Hon. Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli discussed the unique challenges that Tuvalu faces as a small jurisdiction, particularly around independence of Parliamentary processes
Speaker Hon. Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli discussed the unique challenges that Tuvalu faces as a small jurisdiction, particularly around independence of Parliamentary processes
July 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Speaker Hon. Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli discussed the unique challenges that Tuvalu faces as a small jurisdiction, particularly around independence of Parliamentary processes
Speaker Hon. Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli discussed the unique challenges that Tuvalu faces as a small jurisdiction, particularly around independence of Parliamentary processes
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Speaker Hon. Thoko Didiza looked ahead to later in the year when South Africa will be hosting the P20 (G20 for Parliamentary Speakers) and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum
Speaker Hon. Thoko Didiza looked ahead to later in the year when South Africa will be hosting the P20 (G20 for Parliamentary Speakers) and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum
July 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Speaker Hon. Thoko Didiza looked ahead to later in the year when South Africa will be hosting the P20 (G20 for Parliamentary Speakers) and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum
Speaker Hon. Thoko Didiza looked ahead to later in the year when South Africa will be hosting the P20 (G20 for Parliamentary Speakers) and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum
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Speaker Hon. Nelly Mutti outlined how Zambia is working to increase representation of women, persons with disabilities and young people in Parliament
Speaker Hon. Nelly Mutti outlined how Zambia is working to increase representation of women, persons with disabilities and young people in Parliament
July 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Speaker Hon. Nelly Mutti outlined how Zambia is working to increase representation of women, persons with disabilities and young people in Parliament
Speaker Hon. Nelly Mutti outlined how Zambia is working to increase representation of women, persons with disabilities and young people in Parliament
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This morning the CPA delegation met with Speaker Hon. Johari Abdul from the Malaysian Parliament, where they discussed the upcoming CPA, @ipuparliament.bsky.social & @UNDP Conference on "The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI" ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/events/the-r...
This morning the CPA delegation met with Speaker Hon. Johari Abdul from the Malaysian Parliament, where they discussed the upcoming CPA, @ipuparliament.bsky.social & @UNDP Conference on "The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI" ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/events/the-r...
July 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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This morning the CPA delegation met with Speaker Hon. Johari Abdul from the Malaysian Parliament, where they discussed the upcoming CPA, @ipuparliament.bsky.social & @UNDP Conference on "The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI" ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/events/the-r...
This morning the CPA delegation met with Speaker Hon. Johari Abdul from the Malaysian Parliament, where they discussed the upcoming CPA, @ipuparliament.bsky.social & @UNDP Conference on "The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI" ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/events/the-r...
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Yesterday the Secretary General met with a delegation from Sri Lanka led by Hon. Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. They discussed the Parliament's women’s and disability caucuses & their work on post-conflict reconciliation
Yesterday the Secretary General met with a delegation from Sri Lanka led by Hon. Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. They discussed the Parliament's women’s and disability caucuses & their work on post-conflict reconciliation
July 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Yesterday the Secretary General met with a delegation from Sri Lanka led by Hon. Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. They discussed the Parliament's women’s and disability caucuses & their work on post-conflict reconciliation
Yesterday the Secretary General met with a delegation from Sri Lanka led by Hon. Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. They discussed the Parliament's women’s and disability caucuses & their work on post-conflict reconciliation
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It's the final day of the IPU UN 15th World Conference of Speakers of parliament, and the CPA delegation have continued to have a series of productive bilateral meetings.
It's the final day of the IPU UN 15th World Conference of Speakers of parliament, and the CPA delegation have continued to have a series of productive bilateral meetings.
July 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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It's the final day of the IPU UN 15th World Conference of Speakers of parliament, and the CPA delegation have continued to have a series of productive bilateral meetings.
It's the final day of the IPU UN 15th World Conference of Speakers of parliament, and the CPA delegation have continued to have a series of productive bilateral meetings.
A CPA delegation is in Barbados for a Benchmarks self-assessment. Hon. Arthur Holder, Speaker of the National Assembly, said:
"This timely exercise will ensure this Chamber it is fit for purpose to face the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond." ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/b...
"This timely exercise will ensure this Chamber it is fit for purpose to face the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond." ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/b...
July 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A CPA delegation is in Barbados for a Benchmarks self-assessment. Hon. Arthur Holder, Speaker of the National Assembly, said:
"This timely exercise will ensure this Chamber it is fit for purpose to face the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond." ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/b...
"This timely exercise will ensure this Chamber it is fit for purpose to face the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond." ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/b...
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The CPA Secretary General met with Hon. Arthur Holder, Speaker of the Barbados House of Assembly, and discussed the ongoing CPA Benchmark visit to Barbados and the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, due to be held in Barbados in October 2025 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/
The CPA Secretary General met with Hon. Arthur Holder, Speaker of the Barbados House of Assembly, and discussed the ongoing CPA Benchmark visit to Barbados and the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, due to be held in Barbados in October 2025 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/
July 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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The CPA Secretary General met with Hon. Arthur Holder, Speaker of the Barbados House of Assembly, and discussed the ongoing CPA Benchmark visit to Barbados and the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, due to be held in Barbados in October 2025 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/
The CPA Secretary General met with Hon. Arthur Holder, Speaker of the Barbados House of Assembly, and discussed the ongoing CPA Benchmark visit to Barbados and the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, due to be held in Barbados in October 2025 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/
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The CPA Secretariat delegation also met with the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament to discuss shared priorities
The CPA Secretariat delegation also met with the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament to discuss shared priorities
July 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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The CPA Secretariat delegation also met with the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament to discuss shared priorities
The CPA Secretariat delegation also met with the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament to discuss shared priorities
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It's day 2 of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Some highlights from yesterday include the CPA delegation's meetings with Hon. Filimone Jitoko, Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, who will be providing remarks later on his country's priorities.
It's day 2 of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Some highlights from yesterday include the CPA delegation's meetings with Hon. Filimone Jitoko, Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, who will be providing remarks later on his country's priorities.
July 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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It's day 2 of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Some highlights from yesterday include the CPA delegation's meetings with Hon. Filimone Jitoko, Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, who will be providing remarks later on his country's priorities.
It's day 2 of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Some highlights from yesterday include the CPA delegation's meetings with Hon. Filimone Jitoko, Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, who will be providing remarks later on his country's priorities.
Nominations close soon for the 2025 Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the year Awards.
Learn more about the Awards below, and submit your examples of inspiring Parliamentary leadership before 7 August 2025 ⬇️
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Learn more about the Awards below, and submit your examples of inspiring Parliamentary leadership before 7 August 2025 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/c...
July 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Nominations close soon for the 2025 Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the year Awards.
Learn more about the Awards below, and submit your examples of inspiring Parliamentary leadership before 7 August 2025 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/c...
Learn more about the Awards below, and submit your examples of inspiring Parliamentary leadership before 7 August 2025 ⬇️
www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/c...
A CPA delegation is in Geneva for the Inter-Parliamentary Union and United Nations' 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.
Hear from CPA Secretary-General on what he's looking forward to throughout the week ⬇️
Hear from CPA Secretary-General on what he's looking forward to throughout the week ⬇️
July 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A CPA delegation is in Geneva for the Inter-Parliamentary Union and United Nations' 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.
Hear from CPA Secretary-General on what he's looking forward to throughout the week ⬇️
Hear from CPA Secretary-General on what he's looking forward to throughout the week ⬇️