The development challenge that the project is addressing is the limited capacities in Fiji Parliament to discharge its mandate in relation to legislation, oversight and representation.

The project seeks to provide support to Fiji Parliament to become more effective and efficient through strengthening the work of its committees related to legislation and oversight, building the capacities of legislators and professionalism of staff, as well as improving outreach and citizen engagement. 

It will be guided by the corporate plan and strategic vision and mission of the Parliament. To achieve the aims of a well-functioing modern parliament, the project will focus on capacity development of parliamentary actors, including Members of Parliament and staff. 

It will involve, among others trainings, placements, manuals, standard operating procedures, needs assessments, civil society organisations and citizen engagement, and the inclusion of minorities and marginalised groups, including women and youth.

What we do

• Enhance committees' capabilities to carry out their legislative and oversight functions, including skills to ensure that the Sustainable Development Goals and development issues are mainstreamed across Parliament's work, including gender mainstreaming. 
• Increase the capacity of Members of Parliaments and staff and improve professionalism to fulfil their obligations, benefitting from exposure to other parliaments through South-South-Triangular cooperation. 
• Expand parliamentary outreach and citizen engagement to include traditionally excluded groups, such as women and youth, and reach remote areas.

Related documents

• Project Brochure