The series of uprisings that took place in the MENA region since the beginning of 2011 have introduced some reforms related to parliamentary oversight. Building on this important momentum, and according to the by-laws of Parliamentary Network, the MENA Chapter of the Parliamentary Network will act as a platform for parliamentarians from the region to exchange knowledge and experiences on best practices, and push for legislation to tackle pressing development challenges.
The MENA Parliamentary Network chapter represents a platform for dialogue, exchange and action among regional parliamentarians and World Bank and IMF regional staff. The objective of the platform is to provide members with the space, network and resources to reflect and share experiences on best practices for tackling the region’s common and most challenging issues. The creation of the MENA Parliamentary Network will strengthen the relationship between regional parliaments and the WB and the IMF by facilitating a continuous exchange regarding their respective engagements within the region.
The countries represented in the Regional Chapter are Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia.
Find out more about the annual Chapter Meetings:
MENA Chapter Launch, 1-2 December 2016, Tunis, Tunisia
Second Meeting of the MENA Regional Chapter, 7-8 November 2017, Rabat, Morocco