Very little research has been conducted on how parliamentary oversight is undertaken in small countries and jurisdictions or across the southern African region (excluding South Africa). This groundbreaking book fills that void, providing rich insights into how oversight works in these countries.

Featuring an expert group of scholars and practitioners, the […]

This Discussion Paper and Conference Report was written and researched by Kevin Deveaux, with assistance and inputs from Tim Baker & Dila Pant. All opinions and conclusions in the paper are those of the author and are not necessarily those of UNODC or the United Nations.

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This brief provides an overview of the background, drivers, enablers and the impact of hate speech and identifies strategies to counter it, with a focus on the role of parliaments as a positive force for change. Of particular relevance are the concrete actions parliaments can take to address and mitigate […]

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the work of parliaments worldwide. Measures intended to curb the spread of the virus posed novel challenges to parliaments in fulfilling their essential lawmaking, oversight, and representation roles. To reflect on lessons learned during the pandemic and provide recommendations for building more resilient institutions in preparation […]

This action kit is a practical tool for unpacking gender responsive budgeting (GRB) and engaging parliaments and parliamentarians in strengthening scrutiny and oversight of gender responsive budget formulation, execution, and evaluation. As a result of their interventions, the budget process can be more participatory, inclusive, and effective. This publication is directed […]