Parliament Partners with World Bank and FCDO to Enhance Legislative Capacity

Parliament Partners with World Bank and FCDO to Enhance Legislative Capacity

The Parliament of Ghana has partnered with the World Bank and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to strengthen the capacity of Members of Parliament and their staff in economic and financial governance. The initiative aims to improve legislative efficiency and oversight.

The project, themed "Building the Capacity of Parliamentarians for Economic and Financial Governance," seeks to enhance MPs' understanding of legislative processes, ensuring accountability and informed decision-making. Officials from the World Bank and FCDO emphasized the importance of continuous development of parliamentary procedures.

The Deputy Majority Leader, Kwaku Ricketts-Hagan, and Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, commended the support from the World Bank and FCDO, describing the initiative as timely and impactful.

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, urged committee leaders to take ownership of the project and ensure its effective implementation.

The project will be officially launched by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, on June 18, 2025, at Parliament House.