Publication: Parliamentary Strengthening : The Case of Ghana

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2004-06
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2004-06
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Stapenhurst, Frederick C.
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This paper examines the World Bank Institute's (WBI's) first multiyear capacity enhancement program in the field of parliamentary strengthening. Seven lessons have emerged: (a) strong domestic political support is necessary, (b) parliamentary strengthening activities should complement broader governance reform efforts, (c) training activities should be integrated into broader parliamentary capacity-building initiatives, (d) training activities need to reflect the evolving parliamentary agenda, (e) a nonpartisan approach is essential, (f) activities must connect with the administrative structure of parliament, and (g) parliamentary committees benefit enormously from direct interface with international organizations, among others, the World Bank and Parliamentary Centre.
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Stapenhurst, Frederick C.. 2004. Parliamentary Strengthening : The Case of Ghana. Capacity Enhancement Briefs; No. 8. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/30ced926-5229-597c-bcdb-7846b1c011c7 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.
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