Inter-Parliamentary Union
| Stated Purpose |
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)is the international organisation of the Parliaments of sovereign States. As the focal point for worldwide parliamentary dialogue since 1889, the Inter Parliamentary Union works for peace and cooperation among peoples and for the establishment of representative institutions. |
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| Country where based |
Switzerland
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| Organization type |
Intergovernmental Organization
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| Work in the area of governance assesments |
The IPU produces the PARLINE Database on National Parliaments and the Database on Women in National parliaments. The PARLINE database contains information on the structure and working methods of 265 parliamentary chambers in all of the 189 countries where a national legislature exists. The IPU has also produced the Evaluating parliament: A self-assessment toolkit for parliaments, which is available in English, Spanish, French and Arabic. |
| Geographic scope of work |
global (All regions)
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| Area of Governance |
Democracy Electoral Systems Parliament Political Parties
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