On #CommonwealthDay 2026 yesterday - #Commonwealth Parliaments joined young people for the annual day of celebration Read about some of the activities across the #Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's nine Regions & many Parliaments to celebrate the day ⬇ www.cpahq.org/news/2026_03...

Out now! Latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments Access digital edition online at ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

The CPA Environmental Impact Fund supports projects in CPA Branches that adhere to environmental best practices & reducing their carbon footprint If your Parliament has a project that aligns then apply for funding by 28 February 2026 Find out more ⬇ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/f...

Last week, 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference took place in Karachi, Pakistan hosted by Provincial Assembly of Sindh with more than 20 national & state Parliaments across both Regions Read more & download the Karachi Declaration ⬇ www.cpahq.org/news/2026_02...

Today, 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference hosted by Provincial Assembly of Sindh in Pakistan opened bringing together delegates from more than 20 national & state Parliaments across both Regions to support inter-parliamentary dialogue

A team from the CPA and ParlAmericas are in Jamaica for a Post-Election Seminar. The programme builds off of engagement with the Jamaican Parliament, including a CPA Benchmarks exercise in 2025. Read more about CPA Jamaica Branch here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/directory/ja...

VIDEO: India Parliament's Sansad TV spoke to Stephen Twigg, CPA Secretary-General about democracy & development at 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of the #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026 hosted by @LokSabhaSectt last week Watch the interview ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9mx...

The 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of the #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026 was inaugurated today at the historic Parliament of India by the Prime Minister of India, Hon. Shri Narendra Modi & attended by 61 Speakers from 45 Parliaments @ipuparliament.bsky.social @narendra-modi.bsky.social

This week, Speakers meet in India for 28th Conference of Speakers & Presiding Officers of #Commonwealth #CSPOC2026 This will be the fourth time that the Parliament of India has hosted the CSPOC Conference having previously hosted in 1971, 1986 and 2010.

Parliamentarians have increasingly been discussing the Commonwealth’s colonial legacy, and how best to address these issues for the future. Read our CPA blog article, which explores these issues and the discussions taking place ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

Does Artificial Intelligence pose a threat to democracy? Listen to the latest episode of our podcast, where we spoke with AI Safety Asia about capacity building in AI, democracy, and different systems of knowledge. www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

Watch highlights from the CPA, IPU, UNDP, Malaysia Parliament joint Conference on the Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI Hear from Parliamentarians and experts on the lessons they'll be taking back to their jurisdictions after the Conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG1_...

How can governments ensure that their public projects are good value for money, that spending is economic and efficient and that the public know where their money is going? Listen to our latest podcast with Hon. Juan Watterson from the Isle of Man here ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

In this episode, we’re joined by Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and one of the youngest to ever hold the role. www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

This week, the 68th #Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #68CPC will be hosted by the Parliament of Barbados under the theme of 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner' Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/

With only one week to go until the #68CPC find out more about our general workshops, with topics such as: ➡️ Climate change and its threats to global health ➡️ Enhancing democracy through digitisation ➡️ Strengthening institutions to support semocracy And much more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/cpc-w...

The 68th #Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference #68CPC will be hosted by Parliament of Barbados 🇧🇧 next week under the theme of 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner' Visit the 68th CPC Hub for the latest conference news & workshop information ⬇ www.cpahq.org/68-cpc/

NEW CPA PODCAST This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’ speaks to Hon. Donna Skelly from Legislative Assembly of Ontario to discuss #womeninpolitics & the role of the 'modern' #Commonwealth 🎧Listen on your favourite platform www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

The Chairperson of the CPA Executive Committee, Hon. Dr Christopher Kalila, MP (Zambia) visited the Scottish Parliament for CPA Scotland's AGM. Read more about CPA Scotland here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/directory/sc...

Members of Parliament from the federal and state level in India met for the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Regional Conference in Bengaluru, India from 11 to 15 September 2025. Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_09...

This #InternationalDayOfDemocracy, learn about how MPs can effectively engage with the public through new citizen science tools in our blog by Denis Naughten, former Member of Dáil Éireann. Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

How can Parliamentarians preserve democracy in the face of misinformation, polarisation and apathy? This #InternationalDayOfDemocracy listen to our podcast on democratic transition with Professor Maya Tudor & H.E Danny Faure, former President of the Seychelles ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

Out now! Latest edition of The Parliamentarian, the Journal of #Commonwealth Parliaments This issue features a wide range of topics relevant to today’s Parliaments Access the digital edition online at ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

New research report highlights activities relating to Women’s Political Participation in the #Commonwealth including establishing quotas, creating women’s political networks & enacting electoral reforms Download & read the CPRS/CWP report ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/media/gtiomy...

🎙️ New episode of Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth: In partnership with ‘Human Coined’, finance expert Geoff Dubrow speaks with Tuvalu 🇹🇻 MP Hon. Seve Paeniu about the unique role of Public Accounts Committees in small jurisdictions Listen here ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

This week Parliamentarians from across Africa met in Banjul, The Gambia to attend the 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference on the theme of ‘Strengthening democratic governance and resilience in Africa: tackling conflicts, economic shocks & climate change.’ Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_08...

At the opening ceremony of the CPA Africa Regional Conference yesterday, delegates were welcomed by H.E Adama Barrow, President of the Gambia. He emphasised the need for democratic resilience, peace and stability. Read more about The Gambia and the CPA ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/directory/ga...

Delegates were welcomed to the CPA Africa Regional Conference by the CPA Chairperson & Secretary-General, Chairperson and Vice President of the CPA Africa Region & Speaker of The Gambia National Assembly and President of the CPA Africa Region. Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/where-we-wor...

The theme of International Youth Day 2025 highlights the unique role of youth in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals #SDG. Read how SDG training helped to bridge the generational divide in Malaysia in this article in The Parliamentarian ⬇️ issuu.com/theparliamen...

This International #YouthDay, listen to our podcast with Hon. Shrimati Nayana Motamma, the youngest woman in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, legal professional and trailblazing Dalit woman redefining Indian politics. www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

Parliamentarians from across the CPA Africa Region are gathering in The Gambia for the 54th CPA Africa Regional Conference. The Conference will be opened tomorrow by H.E Adama Barrow, President of The Gambia 🇧🇼🇨🇲🇸🇿🇬🇲🇬🇭🇰🇪🇱🇸🇲🇼🇲🇺🇲🇿🇳🇦🇳🇬🇷🇼🇸🇨🇸🇱🇿🇦🇹🇿🇺🇬🇿🇲 Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/where-we-wor...

NEW PODCAST: Hear from one of the world’s youngest MPs Hon. Eve Borg Bonello and youth leaders from Turks & Caicos 🇹🇨 and Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 on barriers to youth in politics, what real representation looks like & what gives them hope for the future. #InternationalYouthDay

With increasing political polarisation, how can Parliaments bridge the democratic divide? This International #YouthDay read in the CPA’s Journal about how the Parliament of Pakistan is engaging youth, from internships to research projects ⬇️ issuu.com/theparliamen...

1/ The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, through its research, publications & knowledge sharing approach, seeks to capture & disseminate diverse experiences of parliamentary democracy from across the #Commonwealth Visit our website to learn more ⬇ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

The CPA is joining the Fantasy Premier League (FPL)! This is an open invite to all Premier League fans to get a little competitive and connect with Commonwealth colleagues around the world. Join using the link below or with the invite code f128r8 ⬇️ fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto...

Only 2 days left to submit your nominations for the CPA Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards for 2025. Submit your nominations with examples of outstanding Parliamentary leadership here ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/c... www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zbs...

Read updates from the CPA and #Commonwealth Parliaments including: 61st CPA Canada Regional Conference British Parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka Commonwealth Secretary-General meets with Commonwealth Accredited Organisations and much more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...

1/ It's the final day of the IPU UN 15th World Conference of Speakers of parliament, and the CPA delegation have continued to have a series of productive bilateral meetings.

A CPA delegation is in Barbados for a Benchmarks self-assessment. Hon. Arthur Holder, Speaker of the National Assembly, said: "This timely exercise will ensure this Chamber it is fit for purpose to face the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond." ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/b...

1/ It's day 2 of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Some highlights from yesterday include the CPA delegation's meetings with Hon. Filimone Jitoko, Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji, who will be providing remarks later on his country's priorities.

Nominations close soon for the 2025 Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the year Awards. Learn more about the Awards below, and submit your examples of inspiring Parliamentary leadership before 7 August 2025 ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/what-we-do/c...

A CPA delegation is in Geneva for the Inter-Parliamentary Union and United Nations' 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Hear from CPA Secretary-General on what he's looking forward to throughout the week ⬇️

Parliamentarians and a CPA delegation are in Geneva for the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Listen to our podcast episode with the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Pakistan, where he discusses AI, climate change & creating an inclusive Assembly ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

CPA news: Over 100 #Commonwealth MPs & Parliamentary Clerks examine parliamentary democracy & issues affecting modern Parliaments this week at 61st CPA #Canada Regional Conference hosted by National Assembly of #Québec @assnatqc.bsky.social Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...

La 61e Conférence régionale canadienne de l’Association parlementaire du Commonwealth s’est conclue hier à l’Assemblée nationale du Québec. Merci à toutes les délégations pour leur collaboration essentielle! #APC #PolCan #PolQC

This month, Clerks and Parliamentary officials from across the #Commonwealth were hosted by New Zealand Parliament for a CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency. Watch highlights below ⬇ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMr...

Last week, a team from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association met with the Parliament of Vanuatu as part of a CPA Democratic Benchmarks self-assessment exercise Read more ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/news/2025_07...

This week, 61st CPA #Canada Regional Conference takes place in Québec with Canadian Speakers & Members of Parliament hosted by @assnatqc.bsky.social Plus #Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Canadian Regional Conference Find out how we work with CPA Canada Region www.cpahq.org/where-we-wor...

In this video, Clerks and officials from Parliaments across the Commonwealth speak about their experiences at the recent CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency hosted by the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMr...

New Vacancy: Communications and Office Administrator at the #Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Role requires motivated, hard-working & organised individual. Permanent role with competitive salary & opportunity for travel Apply by 30 July 2025 ⬇ www.cpahq.org/get-involved...