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CDI Training Workshop for Bougainville Parliament
At the request of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Peniai, CDI orgainsed a training workshop for Members of the Autonomous Bougainville Government House of Representatives. The focus of the training was on the role of parliamentary committees with an emphasis on engaging the community through committee work. The workshop was held in Buka, Bougainville Autonomous Region on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 June 2007.
The aim of the workshop was to assist the House of Representatives with ensuring that its parliamentary committees can perform their proper roles. Members gained a greater appreciation of the value of parliamentary committees as a means of 'taking Parliament to the people', thus enabling them to be better informed about community views; of providing a bridge between Members' constituents' concerns and the broader community interest; of promoting public debate; and of scrutinising the Executive and contributing towards better government through a more informed administration and policy making process.
Mr Peter Loney, former Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Legislative Assembly of Victoria, convened the workshop on behalf of CDI. He was assisted by:
- Mr Tim Barnett - MP for Christchurch Central and Chief Government Whip, Parliament of New Zealand;
- Mrs Taeasi Sanga - Clerk of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands;
- Mr Warren Cahill - Project Manager, Parliamentary Strengthening Project, National Parliament of Solomon Islands;
- Mr Quinton Clements - Deputy Director, CDI; and
- Mr Luke Hambly - Executive Officer, CDI.
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