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Dr. William F. Shija Secretary-General The Commonwealth, the CPA  and Parliamentary Democracy
The Commonwealth from 1948 to Today A voluntary association of independent sovereign states … consulting and  co-operating in the common interests of  their peoples and in  the promotion of international understanding and  world peace.
The Commonwealth Mission A Voluntary Organization Based on Consensus 53 Sovereign Nations –  Nearly Two Billion People Common Heritage in Language, Culture, Law and Education No Constitution or Charter
Commonwealth Membership Criteria Connection with an existing member country Comply with Commonwealth values, principles and priorities Accept Commonwealth norms and conventions
Singapore Declaration of Commonwealth Principles (1971) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Harare Commonwealth Declaration (1991) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Millbrook Commonwealth Action  Programme (1995) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Commonwealth (Latimer House)  Principles (2004) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The CPA: A Community of Parliamentarians
CPA Branches in Nine Regions
Mission Statement Promotes Parliamentary Knowledge and Understanding Seeks Good or Best Practice Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference  Communiqués To promote the advancement of parliamentary democracy by enhancing knowledge and understanding of democratic governance and by building an informed parliamentary community able to deepen the Commonwealth’s democratic commitment and to further co-operation among its Parliament and Legislatures “ Solution-Seeking” Organization
The CPA Structure Branch Delegations (approx. 650 Members)  Officers of the Association (5) CWP Chairperson  (1) Regional Representatives  (30) Regional Secretariats (9) National, state, provincial, territorial Parliaments and Legislatures (over 180) CPA Officials, Members and Branch Secretaries  Secretary-General and staff (14)  General Assembly Executive Committee Regions Branches Members Secretariat
Strategic Plan 2008-2012: Areas of Work ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],The Secretary General’s Mission Generate Knowledge and Expertise Create Products and Literature Promote a Common Understanding and Position Make a Global Contribution
The CPA Secretariat
The CPA Secretariat: Key to Organogram ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Communications and Research Administration and Finance
CPA Finance Income, mainly from annual Branch membership fees, totaling  £ 2.2 million in 2007. Most of the fees are returned to the Branches in services. Membership fees based largely on size of Branch’s delegation entitlement to the annual conference. Central expenditure of £2.5 million in 2007.
Communication Process From Members  attending the General Assembly  to all Members  in respective Branches Between Regions  and Branches Between Members  in each Region and each Branch Twinning arrangements  (e.g. Malawi and Scotland, Tasmania and Samoa) Vertical Communication Horizontal Communication Horizontal Communication Other
Communication Issues General Assembly to Members in Branches Branch Meetings & Motions in the House Dates & Invitations to Regional Meetings Topics designed to share Comparative Studies Sharing and Cultural Exchange Gender Issues Parliamentarians and Constituents/ Civil Society / Media / Gender Between Parliamentarians and the Public Between Parliaments Between Members Between Regions
Information Services ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Communications Instruments and Products Reach and Effectiveness E-mail Radio, Television & Video Systems The Documentary Publications Electronic Media Direct Communication
The CPA and the Public Basic Research The CPA Centennial Celebration in 2011 Taking the message to the people The 53rd Annual Conference Documentary in India Future Regional Conference Documentaries
[object Object],[object Object],Programmes and Outreach
Dr William F. Shija, CPA Secretary-General ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A Community of Parliamentarians

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Cpa Presentation June 2008

  • 1. Dr. William F. Shija Secretary-General The Commonwealth, the CPA and Parliamentary Democracy
  • 2. The Commonwealth from 1948 to Today A voluntary association of independent sovereign states … consulting and co-operating in the common interests of their peoples and in the promotion of international understanding and world peace.
  • 3. The Commonwealth Mission A Voluntary Organization Based on Consensus 53 Sovereign Nations – Nearly Two Billion People Common Heritage in Language, Culture, Law and Education No Constitution or Charter
  • 4. Commonwealth Membership Criteria Connection with an existing member country Comply with Commonwealth values, principles and priorities Accept Commonwealth norms and conventions
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10. CPA Branches in Nine Regions
  • 11. Mission Statement Promotes Parliamentary Knowledge and Understanding Seeks Good or Best Practice Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference Communiqués To promote the advancement of parliamentary democracy by enhancing knowledge and understanding of democratic governance and by building an informed parliamentary community able to deepen the Commonwealth’s democratic commitment and to further co-operation among its Parliament and Legislatures “ Solution-Seeking” Organization
  • 12. The CPA Structure Branch Delegations (approx. 650 Members) Officers of the Association (5) CWP Chairperson (1) Regional Representatives (30) Regional Secretariats (9) National, state, provincial, territorial Parliaments and Legislatures (over 180) CPA Officials, Members and Branch Secretaries Secretary-General and staff (14) General Assembly Executive Committee Regions Branches Members Secretariat
  • 13.
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  • 17. CPA Finance Income, mainly from annual Branch membership fees, totaling £ 2.2 million in 2007. Most of the fees are returned to the Branches in services. Membership fees based largely on size of Branch’s delegation entitlement to the annual conference. Central expenditure of £2.5 million in 2007.
  • 18. Communication Process From Members attending the General Assembly to all Members in respective Branches Between Regions and Branches Between Members in each Region and each Branch Twinning arrangements (e.g. Malawi and Scotland, Tasmania and Samoa) Vertical Communication Horizontal Communication Horizontal Communication Other
  • 19. Communication Issues General Assembly to Members in Branches Branch Meetings & Motions in the House Dates & Invitations to Regional Meetings Topics designed to share Comparative Studies Sharing and Cultural Exchange Gender Issues Parliamentarians and Constituents/ Civil Society / Media / Gender Between Parliamentarians and the Public Between Parliaments Between Members Between Regions
  • 20.
  • 21. Communications Instruments and Products Reach and Effectiveness E-mail Radio, Television & Video Systems The Documentary Publications Electronic Media Direct Communication
  • 22. The CPA and the Public Basic Research The CPA Centennial Celebration in 2011 Taking the message to the people The 53rd Annual Conference Documentary in India Future Regional Conference Documentaries
  • 23.
  • 24.
  • 25. A Community of Parliamentarians