The first of its kind, the main objective of the programme is to strengthen the capacity of Parliamentarians by equipping them with:
• Greater depth of knowledge of parliamentary practice and procedure
• Increased in-depth and practical knowledge based on accepted theories and international good practices of parliamentary democracy
• An accredited qualification from an internationally recognised university that will benefit participants for life during and after Parliament
Feedback from participants:
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The CPA is indeed a wonderful organisation which continues to expose Parliamentarians to best practices across the globe. The experience was fantastic. Thanks for the exposure, the cultural exchange, the intellectual and practical solutions discussed as Parliamentarians. We will certainly be better-off having attended. A tremendous thanks once more…. LONG LIVE THE CPA…LONG LIVE!” –
Michael Stewart, MP, Jamaica on the CPA Parliamentary Fundamentals Course on Practice and Procedure at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
Commonwealth Parliamentarians on the CPA Parliamentary Fundamentals Course on Practice and Procedure at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa (May 2017)
Commonwealth Parliamentarians from CPA Small Branches on the CPA Parliamentary Fundamentals Course on Practice and Procedure for Small Branches at McGill University, Canada (April 2017)
The CPA programme is interactive and comprehensive, comprising online modules as well as face-to-face contact sessions on-site with our selected partner universities. It develops well-informed, skilled parliamentary leaders, who will go on to contribute to creating strong democratic legislatures that adhere to principles of good governance.