Parliament- Civil Society Organization (CSO) collaboration strategy launched
A strategy document for the collaboration between the Parliament of Bhutan and the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) was jointly launched today by Hon’ble Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon’ble Chairperson of the National Council, Ms. Paola Pampaloni and Mr. Matio Ronconi from European Union, Ms. Leena R. Tamang from IDEA and the Dr. Rinzin Rinzin representing CSOs of Bhutan. The launch was also attended by the Chairpersons of the Parliamentary Committees, officials from Helvetas Bhutan, CSOs and the Secretariat Staffs of the Parliament.
The strategy document recognizes the significance of CSOs in the transformation process of the country. The strategy aims to promote collaboration between the Parliament of Bhutan and Bhutanese civil society through the establishment and strengthening of channels already defined in the Assembly and the Council’s Strategic Development Plans (SDPs). The focus of the collaboration will be on the areas of legislation, representation and oversight through CSO participation in roundtable discussions, committee meetings/consultations, public hearings, petitions and an annual Parliament-CSO meeting.
The strategy document has been developed through a consultative approach by the Parliament of Bhutan under the Project “Nyamdrel” and is fully funded by the European Union.
Prior to the launch of the strategy document, the Deputy Managing Director of the European External Action Service, Mrs. Paola Pampaloni and the team made a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Speaker.
Please find the Parliament- Civil Society Organization (CSO) collaboration strategy below...
