Given the primary functions of parliaments and the central role they play in countries’ development efforts, they are often inadequately staffed and equipped and therefore unable to support sustained use of evidence in parliamentary debate and decision-making.
In sub-Saharan African countries, many parliaments must contend with weak institutional systems, structures and capacities – among other factors. Strengthening evidence systems for better and quality debate and decision-making, must therefore remain a priority for both scholars and practitioners.
The publication is a collection of reflections from parliamentarians and practitioners. Read reflections from AFIDEP’s Dr. Rose Oronje’s reflections on page xxii. Access the full publication here: https://bit.ly/3MH9X1X
Authors: Linda Khumalo, Caitlin Blaser Mapitsa, Cardice Morkel, Steven Masvaure and Matshidiso Kgothatso Semela (eds). 2022. African Parliaments Volume 2. Stellenbosch: African Sun Media.
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