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From December 5-7, 2023, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Pristina, Kosovo to implement a Technical Assistance Consultancy (TAC) with the Assembly of Kosovo’s professional staff and Members of Parliament (MPs). This exchange covered effective member services, communication strategies, knowledge management, technology integration, digital optimization, relations between support agencies and legislators, and good practices for building institutional trust with key parliamentary stakeholders.
On October 30, 2023, HDP sent a letter to Secretary of State Blinken in support of Kosovo’s democracy after the recent escalation of tensions with Serbia. Without sustained U.S.
The House Democracy Partnership (HDP) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken to share grave concerns regarding continued efforts to undermine democracy in Guatemala, specifically the peaceful transition of power to President-elect Bernardo Arévalo. As we quickly approach the expiration of legal protections for political parties on October 31, when the election period concludes, HDP fears further deterioration in democratic practices and rule of law in Guatemala. This letter urges the U.S.
From October 18-20, 2023, the House Democracy Partnership engaged with the National Assembly of The Gambia to conduct a Technical Assistance Consultancy (TAC) focused on strengthening parliamentary committee functions. The TAC engaged with National Assembly Members (NAMs), including assembly leadership and leadership of several committees, as well as with committee staff and civil society representatives, to highlight the best practices of committees and the roles that members and parliamentary staff hold.
In Viña del Mar, Chile, HDP hosted a regional legislative exchange with women legislators from across Latin America. The discussion focused on women’s political leadership in parliament and women’s economic empowerment.
From September 5-8, 2023, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) facilitated the participation of six Members of Parliament (MPs) from partner legislatures in the 2023 Open Government Partnership Summit in Tallinn, Estonia. The Summit focused on transparent governance and included panel discussions, workshops, and sessions on open government initiatives, e-governance, anti-corruption, and engagement with civil society organizations.
As August recess winds down, we would like to provide you with an update highlighting recent and upcoming activities of the House Democracy Partnership. It has been a busy year with excellent programming across the globe including in Indonesia, Peru, Moldova, Kenya, Chile, North Macedonia, Iraq, Armenia, South Korea, and beyond. Of course, we have also been welcoming legislative delegations right here in Washington, DC!
From August 29-31, 2023, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a Women’s Economic Empowerment Legislator Forum in Viña del Mar, Chile. This event brought together 22 legislators from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, and Peru. Among the notable attendees was Former U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy.
From June 28 to June 30, 2023, the House Democracy Partnership traveled to Yerevan, Armenia to conduct a technical assistance consultancy (TAC). The event involved Members of Parliament from Armenia’s parliamentary factions, along with NDI and HDP delegates, including former U.S. Congress members and democracy development experts. Activities included discussions on challenges faced by MPs in engaging with constituents, presentations on U.S. and proportional representation systems, and dialogues on tools for effective constituent engagement.
From May 15-17, 2023, the House Democracy Partnership, facilitated by the International Republican Institute (IRI), visited Jakarta, Indonesia, to conduct a technical assistance consultancy (TAC) with more than 32 professional staff members from five committees and commissions of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). The discussions centered on topics such as environmental governance, citizen engagement, parliamentary research, and legislative oversight. The HDP delegation included Dr.