Parliament Observation, Research, and Reforms

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Parliament Observation, Research, and Reforms

FAFEN initiated its observation of the National Assembly in 2008. In 2011, it expanded its scope to include observation of the Senate and all four Provincial Assemblies. A hallmark of FAFEN’s approach is its unique methodology to assess the performance of legislatures and elected representatives. Through daily, session-wise, annual, and thematic reports on legislative processes and performance, FAFEN provides vital insights to constituents, legislators, political parties, legislative secretariats, and the media. This initiative aims to strengthen citizens’ oversight of parliamentary performance and foster greater accountability among elected representatives.

Parliamentary Observation

FAFEN’s trained observers document the proceedings of the National Assembly, Senate, and Provincial Assemblies, focusing on key indicators of legislative effectiveness, transparency, and representation. FAFEN enables constituents to access timely and accurate information about their elected representatives’ conduct, empowering them to make informed choices.
Daily, session, annual and thematic reports provide detailed insights into legislative efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness, highlighting achievements, challenges, and potential areas for improvement within parliamentary proceedings.

Achievements

Daily and Session Reports

Over 1,500

Thematic Reports

Over 20 reports

Member Scorecards
All Members of the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies

Open Parliament
www.openparliament.pk – bridging the gap between citizens and their elected representatives

Parliamentary Research

FAFEN’s legislative observation reports serve as an essential resource for diverse stakeholders, including constituents, civil society organizations, political parties, and media. By disseminating findings widely, FAFEN encourages constructive dialogue and informed debates on matters of public importance. This engagement fosters accountability, empowers citizens to advocate for transparency, and helps guide meaningful legislative reforms.

Parliamentary Reforms

FAFEN supports parliamentary reforms by providing actionable insights that encourage improvements in conduct and procedures. FAFEN’s direct observation coupled has helped legislators identify areas for reform and contributed to more transparent and responsive legislatures.

Informed Citizenry

Through systematic observation and reporting on parliamentary proceedings, FAFEN ensures that citizens have access to objective information on legislative activities.

Supporting Women Legislators

By assessing legislators’ engagement, productivity, and responsiveness, FAFEN provides insights to promote improvements in parliamentary processes and outcomes, ensuring that legislative bodies fulfil their constitutional roles more effectively.

Improved Legislative Performance

By assessing legislators’ engagement, productivity, and responsiveness, FAFEN provides insights to promote improvements in parliamentary processes and outcomes, ensuring that legislative bodies fulfil their constitutional roles more effectively.

Transparency & Accessibility

FAFEN continues to advocate for transparent and accessible legislative processes, enabling citizens to observe parliamentary proceedings and understand decision-making processes.

Disseminated thematic reports on the performance of women and minority legislators

Open Parliament

A key gap in Pakistan’s parliamentary history is the lack of accessible information about legislators’ work within parliament and its connection to constituents’ needs. FAFEN’s dedicated web portal, built on years of direct observation of the national and provincial assemblies, offers an innovative, comprehensive view of parliament. It aims to serve as a one-stop hub for parliamentary information, collaboration, and a forum for debating and advancing parliamentary reforms.

FAFEN is supported by
Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA)

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