Parliament Watch aims to increase citizen involvement in the legislative process: MDN
24 Sep 2012, 12:37 PM
Mariyath Mohamed
Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) has beta-launched its ‘Majlis Watch’ website, although the site remained password protected at time of press.
MDN Executive Director Fathimath Ibrahim Didi told Minivan News today that the project and its website are meant to provide a platform allowing citizens to more conveniently get involved in the legislative process. The website will also provide updates about the events at parliament on a more timely manner than the annual reports currently being released by the NGO.
“Through the website, you can access draft bills which the parliament is working on. This will give citizens a chance to submit comments and concerns. In future, we will highlight bills we are working on each week, so as to increase efficiency,” Didi said.
MDN has also released its Parliament Watch report, an analysis of the work of the parliament for the year from March 2011.
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