Discusses capacity needs assessment in the parliament. It also shows how to identify capacities needed both at MPs and staff level to be able to effectively deliver and also the gaps that exist between desired and existing ...

The presentation discussed what a budget is, the objectives of budgeting, the budgeting process, and the stakeholders. It also addresses the asymmetry of information, the budget cycle and accountability.

The presentation discussed Parliaments in Society, classical notions of Representation, citizens, Constituencies and Infrastructure of Outreach. It also discussed stakeholders, Responsiveness, and Social Accountability ...

This presentation focuses on the Powers of the National Assembly in relation to treaties, confirmation of Executive Appointments and conferment of additional functions on Federal Executive Bodies.

The paper defines Total Quality Management, the principles and the tools used for total quality management.

The report captured the details of the 2013 Appropriation Bill Retreat for Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Appropriation/National Planning/Finance/Public Accounts. It discusses the technicalities of the ...

The presentation focuses on the Role of the Legislature, the context of Legislative Research, and the objectives of Legislative Research. It goes further to explore Legislative work & resource requirements, Research Methods ...

The paper discusses report writing in general, language, format and characteristics of a good research report.

The continuous challenges of infrastructure in Nigeria over the decades have been a concern to policymakers. It is more worrisome when one considers the huge expenditure that has been incurred on infrastructural development, ...

The paper focuses on the roles the committee clerks play to enhance citizens participation in the Legislative process.

This paper discusses the roles that committees play in chamber proceedings. It addresses issues such as membership, roles of the committees in plenary, bills referrals to committees and issues of public hearing as a way ...

The presentation addressed the meaning and importance of public hearing, as well as the role of public hearing in the law making process.

The presentation discusses the role of the Parliament in the budget process, the challenges they face and also suggested the way forward

The paper discusses the parliamentary role in the budget process, the challenges faced and suggested strategies for improvement.

Definition of speech and reports, types of speeches, and objectives of speech writing/delivery. It also explores speech/audience/subject relationship and Speech writing techniques.

The paper discusses what is Legislative Drafting is, what the policy process is, the legislative drafting process and the five stages of legislative drafting.

The paper focuses on the goal of Parliamentary Capacity Development Programs as a way to enhance the capacity of parliamentarians to effectively perform their functions (oversight, representation and lawmaking) in order ...

The paper discusses the concept of Legislative Oversight and its relevance in the National Assembly. It talks about what capital projects are, why they are needed and the steps to bring them into existence, as well as the ...

The presentation discusses policy analysis, the relevance of policy analysis and the critical elements to conduct sound policy analysis (and design/implement sound policies)

The presentation focuses on a policy brief as a summary of research work and findings prepared for a superior authority and for the purpose of taking policy decisions. It also discusses memoranda, how it is used in an ...