Responding to questions from delegates from South Africa and Malawi about Members’ access to the results of CPA seminars and workshops, Dr Shija told delegates that the CPA publishes
the provision of information via the CPA website so all Members can access the CPA’s growing collection of Commonwealth parliamentary information. He noted as well that his
Questions from delegates about access to in- formation on CPA seminars and workshops on funding were answered by the CPA Secretary- General,during the Plenary.
observed that the Association worked in partnership with some other organizations to help finance some of its activities. He asked whether partnerships could also be used as a source of
Dr Shija replied that the CPA
works with other organizations in the parliamentary strengthening field, such as the World Bank Institute. But it is necessary to check the credentials of any organization
action plans agreed at CPA meetings and a Programmes Booklet is sent to all Branches so Members are made aware of the Association’s contribution to the professional development of MPs and parliamentary staff. Significant advancements are being made in
opening plenary speech and that of the Commonwealth Secretary- General would soon be available to all Members on the CPA website, and Mr Sharma’s speech would also be lodged on the Commonwealth Secretariat website. A delegate from Botswana
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new funds to replace resources he said had been lost due to the severe economic crunch affecting some parts of the globe. Funding for the education and
training of disabled children in Botswana was in short supply, he said.
before formalizing partnerships, he advised. The CPA also regularizes partnerships with reputable organizations through the signing of memoranda of understanding and such proposed arrangements are considered by the CPA Executive Committee.