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Activities 2005

Skopje, Macedonia 12-14 January 2005
Regional Roundtable “New Challenges and Objectives”
Participants in the roundtable included members of Parliament and representatives of NGOs from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Serbia, and EWPPP staff. Topics discussed included scheduled activities such as the regional roundtables, trilateral exchange visits, standing conference of Parliaments and NGOs, and publications.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Pristina, Kosovo 7 March 2005
Parliament/Civil Society Team Meeting
Participants in this meeting included members of the Kosovar Parliament and Kosovar NGO representatives. Topics for pending activities were discussed and information on upcoming activities was requested.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Podgorica, Montenegro 18 March 2005
Parliament/Civil Society Team Meeting
Participants in this meeting included members of the three parliaments of Serbia and Montenegro and representatives of Serbian and Montenegrin NGOs. The meeting was held in order to introduce the future activities in the framework of the programme. Topics for activities were proposed and the implementation of the programme was discussed.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Pristina, Kosovo 22 – 24 March 2005
Consultation Visit
Participants included Kosovar parliamentarians from different parties, a former Member of the Dutch Parliament, representatives of the Dutch government in Kosovo and the OSCE. The main topic under discussion was the initiative to draft a law on Parliamentary Inquiry/Investigation.
Aspects and Techniques of Parliamentary Democracy: A programme in support of the national assembly of Kosovo
Tirana, Albania 24 March 2005
Parliament/Civil Society Team Meeting
Participants in this meeting included members of the Albanian Parliament, representatives of Albanian NGOs and EWPPP staff. The planning of forthcoming events in Albania, the Thessaloniki conference, and the trilateral exchange visit were the main topics under discussion.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Belgrade, Serbia 25 March 2005
Parliament/Civil Society Team Meeting
Participants included members of the three Parliaments of Serbia and Montenegro, and representatives of Serbian and Montenegrin NGOs. Under discussion were the topics of upcoming activities and the Thessaloniki Conference.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Skopje, Macedonia 27-29 March 2005
Regional Roundtable “Transparent and Accountable Governance of the Local Authorities”
Participants included members of Parliament from Macedonia and Kosovo, local government officials from Macedonia, representatives of international organizations, NGO representatives from Macedonia and Kosovo, and EWPPP staff. Topics under discussion included decentralization, good governance on the local level, the role of Mayors, and the new Macedonian Municipality.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Athens, Greece 29 March - 1 April 2005
Regional Visit of a delegation from the Assembly of Kosovo to the Hellenic Parliament
Participants included Kosovar parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, members of the Hellenic Parliament, OSCE representatives, and EWPPP staff. Topics under discussion were inter-party relations, the role of the president of the parliament, the role of the opposition, inter-parliamentary cooperation, regional parliamentary cooperation, EU and NATO integration.
Aspects and Techniques of Parliamentary Democracy: A programme in support of the national assembly of Kosovo
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 31 March 2005
Parliament/Civil Society Team Meeting
Participants in this meeting included members of the Parliaments of Bosnia and Herzegovina and representatives of NGOs. The 2005 Action Plan and its objectives were discussed. Discussion topics were suggested and preparations were made for the regional conference in Thessaloniki and the trilateral exchange visit.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Thessaloniki, Greece 14-17 April 2005
Standing Conference of Parliaments and NGOs “Promoting EU standards of good governance and rule of law at the domestic and regional level”
The conference brought together members of parliament and NGO representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, the United Kingdom, an OSCE representative and EWPPP staff. The conference provided the opportunity to discuss issues of concern in the Western Balkan region. The focus was on EU standards of good governance and regional transparency and communication for effective democratic development.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Tirana, Albania 12-16 May 2005
Trilateral Exchange Visit
Participants included members of Parliament and NGO representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia; and EWPPP staff. Topics under discussion were co-operation of Balkan parliaments, European integration, and the relationship between politicians and the media. Meetings were organized with various representatives of the Albanian parliament and the media.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Moscow, Russian Federation 25-28 May 2005
Launching Meeting
The launching meeting brought together the principal actors in the programme – the two partner organisations and advisors – with key officials in Moscow, to get feedback on the current situation in Russia and adapt our short, medium and long-range programme goals accordingly, as well as decide on the specifics of programme implementation.
Federalism and Regional Legislative Assemblies in the Russian Federation
Skopje, Macedonia 27-31 May 2005
Trilateral Exchange Visit
Participants included members of Parliament and NGO representatives from Montenegro, Kosovo, and Macedonia, and EWPPP staff. Decentralization and the role of Parliament, and good governance on a local level were the main topics under discussion.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Skopje, Macedonia 15 June 2005
NGO/Parliament Team meeting
Members of Parliament and NGO representatives from Macedonia participated in this meeting. Under discussion were future activities. It was decided that the main theme for future debate should be decentralization.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Belgrade, Serbia 17 June 2005
NGO/Parliament Team meeting
Members from the Serbian parliament and representatives of Serbian NGOs participated in this meeting. The main topic under discussion was the Roundtable, to be held on 24 June 2005.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 21 June 2005
Regional Roundtable “Liberalization of visa regulations in BiH – experience from the region and EU countries”
Participants included members of Parliament and NGO representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Serbia, and Macedonia, representatives of NGOs from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and EWPPP staff. The main topic under discussion was the liberalization of visa regulations.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Belgrade, Serbia 24 June 2005
In-country Roundtable “Strengthening regional cooperation through the free movement of people”
Participants in this meeting included members of the Serbian Parliament, representatives of Serbian NGOs, members of the State Administration, a member of Parliament from Bosnia and Herzegovina, a representative of an NGO from Bosnia and Herzegovina, a representative of an NGO from Macedonia, OSCE staff and EWPPP staff. Topics included the free movement of people and goods, migration policy, border control, and cohesion of interests of the region.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Podgorica, Montenegro 7 July 2005
NGO/Parliament Team meeting
Members of the Serbian Parliament and representatives of Serbian NGOs participated in this meeting. The main topic under discussion was the preparation for the upcoming regional roundtable. Topics and meetings were suggested.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Podgorica, Montenegro 12-16 July 2005
Trilateral Exchange Visit
The participants included members of Parliament and NGO representatives from Kosovo, Macedonia, and Montenegro, and EWPPP staff. Topics discussed include rules of procedure in parliament, co-operation with NGOs, help for refugees from the war in Kosovo, and the role of local government in developing a municipality.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
The Hague, Netherlands 5-11 September 2005
Working Visit of the Parliamentary Staff of the Future Afghan Parliament to the House of Representatives of the States General of the Netherlands
12 parliamentary staff members visited The Hague and participated in various presentations and workshops, conducted by members of staff of the Dutch parliament and representatives of Dutch ministries. The visit was organized to assist Afghan parliamentary staff to develop knowledge and skills that will improve their effectiveness as they seek to define their roles as full-time members of the parliamentary administration. Participants discussed various elements of parliamentary administration.
Tirana, Albania 19 September 2005
NGO/Parliament Team meeting
This was the first meeting between newly elected members of the Albanian Parliament and representatives of Albanian NGOs and EWPPP staff. The main topic was an explanation of present and past programmes and upcoming activities.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Pristina, Kosovo 22 September 2005
NGO/Parliament Team meeting
Members of the Kosovar Parliament and Kosovar NGOs met to discuss upcoming activities, in particular the upcoming Round Table. It was decided that the topic for this Round Table would be electoral systems, representation and accountability.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans

Activities 2004

Tirana, Albania 18 December 2004
Parliament/Civil Society Team Meeting
Participants included members of the Albanian Parliament, staff from the Albanian Center for Human Rights (ACHR), and EWPPP staff. The purpose of this first meeting was the launching of the new programme. The issues discussed during the meeting included specific activities covering the period December 2004 - December 2005 and all project activities throughout the three year programme.
Legislatures and Citizens: strengthening democratic institutions and civil society in the Western Balkans
Pristina, Kosovo 9-11 December 2004
Workshop IV
This fourth workshop between Dutch and Kosovar MPs was held in Pristina. The workshop focused on the issues suggested following the consultation/assessment visit in November 2004.
Aspects and techniques of parliamentary democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 25-28 November 2004
Third Workshop "Parliamentary Oversight and Transparency"
This workshop brought together representatives from the parliaments of Kyrgyzstan, the Netherlands, the Russian Federation, and Hungary to discuss the February 2005 elections, transparency of parliamentary work, and the decision-making process.
Parliamentary Practice and Procedures in Kyrgyzstan: A programme in support of the Jogorku Kenesh
The Hague, Netherlands 5-9 September 2004
Study Visit of Kyrgyz MPs to the Parliament of the Netherlands
The workshop highlighted the following issues: the electoral system, electoral management in the Netherlands, balancing party loyalty and legislative obligation, parliamentary apparatus, and professionalization of the parliamentary staff. Participants included Krygyz MPs and staff and members and former members of both chambers of the Dutch Parliament.
Parliamentary Practice and Procedures in Kyrgyzstan: A programme in support of the Jogorku Kenesh
Legislatures and Citizens 31 July 2004
Networking Handbook
Through cooperation with its NGO partners in the region, the EWPPP produced a small Networking Handbook at the end of the programme. The book contains key contact names and information from all the parliaments of South-eastern Europe and EU member states.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe
Legislatures and Citizens June-July 2004
Evaluation and Progress Reports
Together with the LCCs and the NGOs, the EWPPP conducted individual country evaluations. This evaluation included the assessment of the other on-going parts of the project, and the regional exchanges, and provides suggestions for further ways of co-operation.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe
Tirana, Albania 9-11 July 2004
Regional Meeting "Programme Continuation"
Participants included representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Netherlands, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro and staff of the East-West Parliamentary Practice Project. Discussion focused on the results of the Legislatures and Citizens programme and ideas for the development of a new regional programme. Some of the recommendations were the formalization of cooperation at the regional level, the organization of a standing regional conference of parliaments and NGOs focusing on good legislative practice, including country teams and a regional team, focusing on the role of parliament and citizens in EU integration, and the coordination of adhoc meetings between NGOs and MPs in the region on specific issues such as, e.g. code of conduct, good legislative standards.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe
Pristina, Kosovo 17-20 June 2004
Workshop III "Role of political parties in Parliament and in the Run-up to elections"
Participants included members and former members of both chambers of the Dutch Parliament and Kosovar Members of Parliament. The workshop highlighted points such as duties and responsibilities towards the electorate, legal personality of the MP, campaign formulation of party policies, negotiating pre-campaign compromises, and post-election attitudes of the political parties.
Aspects and techniques of parliamentary democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo
Tirana, Albania 5-7 May 2004
Public Forum "The culture of dialogue and the role of the opposition"
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe
Issik-Kul, Kyrgyzstan 23-26 April 2004
First Workshop "Increasing the effectiveness of parliament"
This workshop focused on the functioning of the parliament of Kyrgyzstan. Participants included current and former Dutch MPs and 15-20 Kyrgyz MPs and staff. The session topics were the introduction of a parliamentary system, the role and functions of parliaments in democratic governance, the structure of parliament, the role of deputy commissions and factions, key elements of rules of procedures, key elements of parliamentary administration, and parliament-constituent relations.
Parliamentary Practice and Procedures in Kyrgyzstan: A programme in support of the Jogorku Kenesh
Pristina, Kosovo 20-23 April 2004
Consultation Visit III
Consultation between former Dutch MPs and Kosovar MPs and parliamentary staff.
Aspects and techniques of parliamentary democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo
Santpoort, The Netherlands 16-18 April 2004
Working Group Meeting with Representatives of the Assembly of Kosovo in the Netherlands
Representatives from all parties in the Assembly of Kosovo, representatives from the Dutch Parliament, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, and EWPPP staff were present. Discussion focused on the newly established Investigation Committee.
Aspects and techniques of parliamentary democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo
Budapest, Hungary 1-4 April 2004
Final Regional Conference, "Legislatures and Citizens" This final regional conference provided a common conclusion to the programme, Legislatures and Citizens. Participants included representatives of the Parliaments and the civil societies of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania and Serbia, Montenegro, and Kosovo; representatives of the Parliaments of Turkey, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom; representatives of inter-governmental agencies, members of the EWPPP Steering Committee and staff of the East-West Parliamentary Practice Project. Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe
Skopje, Macedonia 25-29 February 2004
Regional Exchange visit of Romanian Delegation to Macedonia
Following the visit of a Macedonian civic and parliamentary delegation to Romania in November 2003, a three-day exchange trip of a Romanian delegation was organised in Macedonia.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe
Sofia, Bulgaria 23-25 February 2004
Public Forum, "Commentary on the law on referendums"
Amendments to the Draft law on referenda were discussed.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe
Moscow, Russia 14-17 February 2004
Wrap-up meeting
The meeting evaluated the completed programme "Federalism and Representation in Russia: New Directions for the Federation Council" and discussed possibilities for future co-operation between EWPPP, ILPP and the Assembly of Parliamentarians.
Pristina, Kosovo 12-15 February 2004
Consultation Visit II
Consultation between former Dutch MPs and Kosovar MPs and parliamentary staff.
Aspects and techniques of parliamentary democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo
Podgorica, Montenegro 6-8 February 2004
Public Forum "The Parliament and civil sector in transition"
Topics discussed included: parliament and civil sector in transition and possibilities for participation of civil sector in legislative activities.
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Activities 2003

Sofia, Bulgaria 1-4 December 2003
Regional Exchange Visit of Montenegrin Parliamentary and Civil Society Delegation
Topics discussed included Bulgaria's future entry into the EU, the relationship between parliament and civil society, civil society's role in draft legislation, NGO funding, the Bulgarian bill on lobbying, the media and its involvement with parliamentary proceedings, draft procedures, political party funding and Plovdiv regional government operations.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Bucharest, Romania 30 November-4 December 2003
Regional Exchange Visit of Macedonian Parliamentary and Civil Society Delegation
Topics discussed included the involvement of MPs and citizens in drafting legislation and on the Romanian law on free access to information. The delegation of Macedonian MPs visited the Romanian Senate, the Romanian Parliament, and the municipality of Brasov; met with local NGO representatives; and participated in the military march on Romania's National Day.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Pristina, Kosovo 17-20 November 2003
Consultation Visit
Consultation between former Dutch MPs and Kosovar MPs and parliamentary staff.
Aspects and Techniques of Parliamentary Democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo.
Moscow, Russia 14-15 November 2003
Fourth Workshop "The oversight of legislation and law-implementing practice as a field of activity of Upper Chambers of Parliament"
Topics discussed included legal foundations of the exercise of oversight of legislation and the implementation of legislation by the upper chamber of the Russian Parliament and of other European parliaments: a comparative analysis, the role of the upper chamber in exercising oversight of the legislation and law-implementing practice, the relations between upper chambers and territorial authorities in exercising oversight of legislation, oversight of legality and implementation of international legal norms in the activity of upper chambers and humanitarian-legal expertise in the system of oversight of legislation and law-implementing practice.
Federalism and Representative power in Russia: New Perspectives for the Council of Federation.
Belgrade, Serbia 23 October 2003
Public Forum "Comments on the Draft Law on Free Access to Information of Public Importance"
Participants included Serbian Parliamentarians, representatives of the OSCE Mission in Serbia, representatives of the Council of Europe, Serbian NGO representatives and Serbian academics.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
The Hague, Netherlands 18-22 October 2003
The second inter-parliamentary workshop "Inter-party and intra-party relations in parliament"
Workshop topics included a comparative overview of the Dutch and Kosovar parliamentary systems, party representation in Parliament, financial transparency in Parliament and the party financing system, and parliamentary oversight of the executive.
Aspects and Techniques of Parliamentary Democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 9-16 October 2003
Needs Assessment/Identification Mission
The highlighted issues were: parliamentary oversight, parties and fractions, relations between parliament and civil society, internal organization of parliament, and the legislative process.
Parliamentary Practice and Procedures in Kyrgyzstan: A programme in support of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Bucharest, Romania 24 September 2003
Public Debate "Financing of political parties and electoral campaigns"
Topics discussed included the importance of disclosure of party financing and the benefits of transparency, legal frameworks and practice in law enforcement and transparency of political financing, disclosure requirements and legislative needs regarding the political parties financing in Romania, the Court of Account's view regarding the political parties financing and monitoring electoral campaigns.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Banja Luka, Republic of Srpska 19-21 September 2003
Visit to the National Assembly
First joint visit of a Croat, Muslim, and Serb Parliamentary delegation to the National Assembly of the Republic of Srpska.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 17 September 2003
Public Forum "Law on protection of rights of members of national minorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina"
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 16-19 September 2003
Regional Exchange Visit of Croatian Parliamentary and Civil Society Delegation
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Tirana, Albania 5-7 September 2003
Regional Working Meeting "Programme Continuation and Follow-up"
Discussion of project implementation and future planning following the regional exchange visits.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Belgrade, Serbia 2-6 July 2003
Regional Exchange Visit of Albanian Parliamentary and Civil Society Delegation
Topics discussed included the division in Parliament between the ruling coalition and opposition and State " Civil Sector relationships.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Podgorica, Montenegro 21-24 June 2003
Regional Exchange Visit of Bulgarian Parliamentary and Civil Society Delegation
Parliamentarians and NGO representatives from Montenegro and Bulgaria exchanged experiences and views on a number of issues related to the work and legislative activity of their respective parliaments.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Saint Petersburg, Russia 20-21 June 2003
Third workshop "The representative functions of upper chambers of Parliaments: Regional Aspect"
Topics discussed included creation of the common economic space, participation of regional executive and legislative bodies of state power in federal law-making, participation by members of the upper chamber in policy-making processes in the regions, the upper chamber as intermediary between the federal executive branch and the bodies of state power of the territorial subjects.
Federalism and Representative power in Russia: New Perspectives for the Council of Federation.
Zagreb, Croatia 17 June 2003
Public Forum "Towards greater tolerance: Reform of the Croatian education system"
Topics discussed included educational reform: the basics of state culture, relations between genders: against stereotypes and intolerance in teaching, how to achieve high-quality education for civil values and human rights, permanent education of teachers, and relations of schools and non-governmental organisations in the process of teaching: widening the authorized circle.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Zagreb, Croatia 16-19 June 2003
Regional Exchange Visit of Bosnian Parliamentary and Civil Society Delegation
Topics discussed included level of achieved cooperation between parliament and civil society.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Tirana, Albania 5-9 June 2003
Regional Exchange Visit of Serbian Parliamentary and Civil Society Delegation
Topics discussed included the Albanian experience with human and minority rights, access to state information, the role of civil society in controlling the Government, relations between Parliament and civil society and regional parliamentary cooperation.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Bucharest, Romania 29 May 2003
Public Forum "The legislative reform of the electoral system in Romania"
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Pristina, Kosovo 8-10 May 2003
The first inter-parliamentary workshop "Inter-party and intra-party relations in parliament"
Topics discussed included relations and cooperation among parties in parliament, distribution of resources among party groups, relations between the party and the public, the role of the opposition, the role of the party leader, the role of the chairman of the parliamentary group, and the procedures for selecting party leaders in parliament.
Aspects and Techniques of Parliamentary Democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina 14 April 2003
Roundtable Debate: Law about national minorities' rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Participation included more than 40 NGOs, representatives of the national minorities, and independent experts.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Pristina, Kosovo 23-28 March 2003
Workshop I preparatory visit
Set up the date and agenda for the first inter-parliamentary workshop between Kosovar MPs and Dutch MPs and former MPs.
Aspects and Techniques of Parliamentary Democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo.
Zagreb, Croatia 17 February 2003
Roundtable Debate: Suggestion for the packet of laws about the responsibility for the amends of the damage caused by terrorist actions
Participants included Parliamentarians, NGO representatives, representatives from foreign embassies, OSCE, European Council, the UN, and journalists.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Moscow, Russia 14-16 February 2003
Second workshop "The representative functions of upper chambers of parliaments"
Topics discussed included conceptions of the representative functions of parliamentary upper chambers in democratic theory and practice, procedures for the selection of members of upper chambers: constitutional norms and practices, constitutional variation in the role of upper chambers in policy making, political representation and status of upper chamber members: constitutional powers and representative roles, the organization of the activity of members of upper chambers and upper chambers as a subject of humanitarian and legal strategy.
Federalism and Representative power in Russia: New Perspectives for the Council of Federation.
Zagreb, Croatia 24 January 2003
Roundtable Debate: Labour Law
Participants included a significant number of NGO representatives, trade-union leaders, Parliamentarians, and numerous journalists.
Legislatures and Citizens: A programme for the parliaments and civil societies of South-eastern Europe.
Pristina, Kosovo 9-12 January 2003
Introductory visit to the Assembly of Kosovo
Official introduction of the programme: Aspects and Techniques of Parliamentary Democracy: A programme in support of the Assembly of Kosovo.

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Activities 2002

The Hague, The Netherlands, 17-20 January 2002
Dutch-Albanian interparliamentary roundtable debate
Parties in Parliament
Tirana, Albania, 22 February 2002
Feedback Meeting between Albanian MPs and NGO representatives
Legislatures and Citizens
Belgrade, Serbia, 27 February 2002
Feedback Meeting between Serbian MPs and NGO representatives
Legislatures and Citizens
Podgorica, Montenegro, 1 March 2002
Feedback Meeting between Montenegrin MPs and NGO representatives
Legislatures and Citizens
Moscow, Russia, 13-16 March 2002
First Preparatory visit to the Federation Council
Federalism and Representation in Russia
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 9-10 May 2002
Feedback Meeting between Bosnian MPs and NGO representatives
Legislatures and Citizens
Prishtina, Kosovo, 15-16 May 2002
Feedback Meeting with newly elected Kosovo MPs
Legislatures and Citizens
Zagreb, Croatia, 11 June 2002
Feedback Meeting between Croatian MPs and NGO representatives
Legislatures and Citizens
Bucharest, Romania, 12 June 2002
Feedback Meeting between Romanian MPs and NGO representatives
Legislatures and Citizens
Moscow, Russia, 19-22 June 2002
Second Preparatory visit to the Federation Council
Federalism and Representation in Russia
Sofia, Bulgaria, 20 July 2002
Feedback Meeting between Bulgarian MPs and NGO representatives
Legislatures and Citizens
Zagreb, Croatia, 10 October 2002
Roundtable Debate on the cooperation between Parliament and civil society in the legislative process
Legislatures and Citizens
Tirana, Albania, 25 October 2002
Roundtable Debate on the cooperation between Parliament and civil society in the legislative process
Legislatures and Citizens
Moscow, Russia, 17-19 October 2002
Interparliamentary workshop on the constitutional status of Upper Chambers and their members
Federalism and Representation in Russia: New Directions for the Federation Council
Bucharest, Romania, 1 November 2002
Roundtable Debate on the cooperation between Parliament and civil society in the legislative process
Legislatures and Citizens
Varna, Bulgaria, 9 November 2002
Roundtable Debate on the cooperation between Parliament and civil society in the legislative process
Legislatures and Citizens
Belgrade, Serbia, 15 November 2002
Roundtable Debate on the cooperation between Parliament and civil society in the legislative process
Legislatures and Citizens
Podgorica, Montenegro, 13 November 2002
Roundtable Debate on the cooperation between Parliament and civil society in the legislative process
Legislatures and Citizens
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 26 November 2002
Roundtable Debate on the cooperation between Parliament and civil society in the legislative process
Legislatures and Citizens
Skopje, Macedonia, 29 November 2002
Roundtable Debate on the cooperation between Parliament and civil society in the legislative process
Legislatures and Citizens
Sofia, Bulgaria, 5-8 December 2002
Mid-Term Regional Conference
Legislatures and Citizens

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Activities 2001

The Hague, 19-23 March 2001
Dutch-Albanian parliamentary workshop
Parties in Parliament
Durres, 27-30 September 2001
Albanian-Dutch parliamentary workshop
Parties in Parliament
Vienna, 17 November 2001
Launching meeting of the programme
Legislatures & Citizens
Zagreb, 29 November - 2 December 2001
Croatian-Dutch-Albanian parliamentary workshop
Parties in Parliament

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Activities 2000

Bucharest, Snagov, 4-6 February 2000
Romanian parliamentary workshop
In the Public Eye: Parliament, the Media and NGOs
Rome - Lisbon, 28 February - 3 March 2000
Parliamentary study tour for Romanian MPs to the parliaments of Italy and Portugal
Sofia, 15-16 May 2000
Bulgarian parliamentary workshop
Regional Development: Partnership and Co-operation
Amsterdam, 19 May 2000
EWPPP's tenth anniversary meeting Concluding a Decade of Change: New and Necessary Strategies for Further Strenghtening Parliamentary Democracy in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe
Warsaw - Malbork, 28 June -2 July 2000
Parliamentary study tour for Ukrainian MPs, mayors and representatives of local government to the parliament of Poland and the regional administration of Malbork Polish Administrative Transformation Since 1989
Plovdiv, 10-11 July 2000
Bulgarian parliamentary workshop Regional and local support to SMEs. The role of parliament, regional administrations and local authorities in creating a favourable environment for business development
Lisbon and Coimbra, 3-8 October 2000
Study tour for Bulgarian Members of Parliament to the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal and to the Regional Administration of Coimbra
Yaremcha, 14-15 October 2000
Ukrainian parliamentary workshop
The Administrative and Territorial Structure of Ukraine: Steps and Directions for Reform
Sofia, 30-31 October 2000
Bulgarian parliamentary workshop
Strengthening Bulgarian Local Finances Using European Experience
Svyatogorsk, 25-26 November 2000
Ukrainian parliamentary workshop
Parliament, Local Self-Government and Citizens: Establishing Channels of Access and Communication

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