P R O G R A M M E OV E RV I EW
Programme Overview On 3, 5 and 7 May 2021, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Headquarters Secretariat in collaboration with the National Assembly of Belize delivered a three-day induction programme for new and returning Members and Senators of the Parliament. The CPA Post-Election Seminar was delivered online using Zoom video communication software. The programme saw the contribution of highly experienced and knowledgeable Presiding Officers, Parliamentarians, Clerks and expert speakers from across the globe. Throughout the three-day programme, Parliamentarians participated in a wide range of sessions that not only focused on enhancing their knowledge and expertise on matters relating to parliamentary practice, but also provided them with skills to strengthen their democratic responsibilities in the new parliamentary term. The Seminar was opened by the Hon. Valerie Woods MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Carolyn Trench-Sandiford, President of the Senate and Stephen Twigg, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
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