Global lawmakers at IPU pledge to restore public trust and strengthen democracy
Global lawmakers at the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania adopted the Arusha Communiqué to address declining public trust and democratic backsliding. The declaration emphasizes transparency, accountability, and alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 16.
Why it matters
It represents a coordinated international effort to reinforce democratic institutions against modern threats like technological disruption and economic inequality.
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LAWMAKERS from across the world have formally adopted the Arusha Communiqué, a landmark declaration committing parliaments to restoring public trust, combating corruption and safeguarding democratic institutions against emerging global challenges.
The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), hosted by the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania in Arusha. The gathering also marked significant leadership developments within the global parliamentary organisation, including the election of Barrister Jahrat Adib Chowdhury to the IPU Executive Committee, representing the Asia-Pacific Group.
Dr. Damas Ndumbaro, Chairman of the Tanzanian IPU Parliamentary Group, also made significant contributions to the assembly’s deliberations.
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