CPA STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2025
Strategic Objectives 1
Strengthen the capacity and maximise the effectiveness of Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff and enable mutual learning. • The CPA’s core mandate is to promote parliamentary democracy. We will continue to connect, develop and support Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff to fulfil their democratic functions and aid the implementation of the enduring values of the Commonwealth. • By fostering an enabling environment for dialogue, cooperation and mutual learning for Parliamentarians and officials, we will provide the tools for our members to build their capacity and in turn strengthen the governance of political institutions. • The principle of mutual learning lies at the heart of the CPA’s new Parliamentary Academy which will play a central role in the delivery of this strategic objective.
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Protect and uphold the independence of Parliaments, the principle of the separation of powers and broader human rights as set out in the Commonwealth Charter through strong, strategic partnerships. • The CPA plays a vital role in promoting and advancing the Commonwealth Charter, through our capacity-building programmes, awareness-raising communications and through the actions of our membership. We will continue to emphasise the key values of the Commonwealth throughout our work and will collaborate closely with the Commonwealth Secretariat, Commonwealth Accredited Organisations and other external partners to uphold the independence of Parliaments. • We will work to increase our visibility as a vocal champion of the Commonwealth Charter, particularly with regards to good governance, the Commonwealth Latimer House Principles and the protection of human rights.
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