Staff from the Public Affairs Sub-division of the Parliament of Ghana participated in a training session under the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project. Funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented in collaboration with The Parliamentary Centre, the session focused on enhancing citizen engagement in parliamentary work, with a special emphasis on women, the poor, and other marginalized groups.
The training introduced participants to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) framework on public engagement, helping them understand its concepts and functions. Discussions centered on how the various departments within the Public Affairs Sub-division can align their work with this framework to better engage diverse citizens.
Through group exercises, participants reflected on their current strategies for engaging women and marginalized groups and identified areas for improvement. They also developed remedial strategies to ensure more inclusive parliamentary outreach.
In today’s digital age, misinformation and disinformation pose significant challenges to parliamentary communication. As part of the training, participants explored strategies for navigating the complex information landscape and combating misinformation within Parliament.
Experts from the Cyber Security Authority Ghana provided insights on best practices for ensuring accurate, transparent, and credible communication in parliamentary engagement. By equipping Public Affairs staff with these skills, ACEPA and its partners aim to strengthen citizen participation in governance and enhance the Parliament of Ghana’s outreach to all sectors of society. This training marks an important step toward ensuring more transparent, inclusive, and responsive parliamentary communication.
