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Arab Parliaments: Parliamentary Outreach: Research & Publications
A Guide to Legislative Research on the Internet: An Introduction to Parliamentary and Policy Oriented Web Sites
[ English ].
2000
[brief description]
A guide published by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) providing information on methods to use the internet for legislative research. It provides a list of search engines and websites on a diverse set of topics including constitutions, legislature, general research, ethics, and international treaties.
Constituency Handbook: For Members of Parliament
[ English ].
1996
[brief description]
The handbook is intended for parliamentarians in Malawi to assist them in working more effectively with their constituents. It includes methods for constituency outreach and contact information of individuals and organizations in Malawi.
Constituency Relations: A Two-Way Street, A Workshop for Members of the Palestinian Legislative Council
[ English ][ Arabic ].
1997
[brief description]
This document is a report of the workshop held by NDI in Palestine in 1996 titled "Constituency Relations: A Two - Way Street". The goal of the workshop was to discuss the different methods and tactics available to develop effective relations with the public despite shortages in resources.
Freedom of Information and Access to Government Record Laws Around the World
[ English ][ Arabic ].
2006
[brief description]
This guide, published by the freedominfo.org, is a part of a series of continuous survey of the freedom of information and access to government record laws around the world.
Guidelines for the Content and Structure of Parliamentary Web Sites
[ English ][ French ].
2000
[brief description]
The booklet contains the complete text of the guidelines as well as the accompanying IPU Council resolution which was unanimously adopted in May 2000 in Amman. The booklet is addressed primarily to Webmasters, information technology experts and all those working in the field of parliamentary information and involved in planning and realization of parliamentary Web sites. The Guidelines should be of particular interest to those parliaments that are currently embarking on Web-related projects.
Legislature and Constituency Relations
[ English ].
2000
[brief description]
A UNDP-MAGNET technical series publication. The report discusses the importance of legislative constituency relations, the key issues and challenges faced by legislatures in developing countries with regard to the legislative-constituency relations and the activities and structures to enhance these relations, such as reforming the electoral systems, opening the legislature to the public, public hearings, strengthening civil society groups, civic education, etc.
Lobbying Parliament: A Guide for NGOs
[ Arabic ].
2005
[brief description]
This guide, published by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) provides an introduction to various approaches and techniques for lobbying parliament. It includes an overview of lobbying campaigns, tactics for lobbying individual members of parliament and party caucuses, and guidelines for preparing a written submission to a parliamentary committee.
Parliament and Access to Information: Working for Transparent Governance
[ English ].
2004
[brief description]
This report explains how implementing effective freedom of access to information helps increase the flow of information to the people, improve the performance of parliaments and media outlets in their respective democratic duties and strengthen the societies in which we all live.
Parliament and the Media: Building an Informed Society
[ English ].
2003
[brief description]
This report is issued by the World Bank Institute (WBI) and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) that are seeking to urge Parliaments and their Members to champion the protection of the media in support of good governance and democracy.
Public Opinion, Terrorism and the Jordanian Security Sector
[ English ].
2008
[brief description]
This study aims to analyze the relations between the different branches of the Jordanian state, civil and military based on a compilation of surveys and public polls.
The Parliament Press in Egypt 2000 – 2003: A Mechanism for increasing Awareness of the Legislative Institution
[ English ].
2005
[brief description]
This study raises a number of questions that seek to give depth to the debate on the role of the parliamentary press. The analysis in this paper focused on a period from 2000 to 2003, which includes a national parliamentary election round in 2000. This election has seen some new phenomena that have left their mark on parliamentary life thereafter.
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