Innovative Solutions for Turbulent Times The Urgent Need for Climate Finance
The Global Parliamentary Forum on the side lines of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings engages legislators in a dialogue on matters related to development and the global economy with their parliamentary peers, World Bank Group and IMF management, and other stakeholders. It serves as a platform to set the context around
Find out moreThe Parliamentary Network is a global platform for parliamentarians from over 160 countries with over 2000 members to advocate for increased accountability and transparency in International Financial Institutions and multilateral development financing. A Parliamentary Network Chapter brings together a group of parliamentari
Find out moreIt’s clear that we will not achieve climate targets without the full and proactive participation of the financial sector. In Canada, this sector massively supports high-emitting industries with billions of dollars in direct funds. For example, Export Development Canada supported the fossil fuel industry with between 8
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Welcome to the Parliamentary Network
The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF provides a platform for parliamentarians from over 140 countries to advocate for increased accountability and transparency in International Financial Institutions and multilateral development financing. Since 2000, the Network engages legislators to address development and macroeconomic challenges among other topics, in their home countries and abroad. Directed by a Board elected by their peers, the Network is an independent, non-governmental organization with a secretariat in Paris. Membership is free and open to all elected parliamentarians who hold a current mandate. Members represent themselves and their constituents, not their countries, parliaments or governments.
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Welcome to the Parliamentary Network! This platform provides a space for parliamentarians from World Bank and IMF member countries to come together, to share experiences and ideas, and advocate for increasing global action to end poverty and drive inclusive growth. This site hosts articles, publications, video, and information about upcoming events. Please join us!
Liam Byrne MP
Our Mission
The Parliamentary Network’s mission is to provide a platform for parliamentarians around the globe to advocate for increased accountability and transparency in International Financial Institutions and multilateral development financing.
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The Parliamentary Network works with a variety of partners – including international financial institutions, civil society networks, development agencies, parliamentary associations, policy think-tanks and academic institutions – to support parliamentarians in their demand for increased aid accountability and transparency.
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