Open Parliament to achieve Citizens’ Engagement and Promote Inclusiveness (Inclusion of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the Media

The principles of Open Parliament, which is to promote transparency, accessibility and citizens’ engagement in parliamentary processes will be pursued by the Senate. The Senate will strive to be open and transparent with decision making processes with citizens, given access to parliamentary legislative hearings, documents and information.

The Senate will encourage citizens’ participation in its proceedings, opening up to public hearings, civil society briefings and media engagement. The peculiar needs of persons with disability will be taken into account at all times.

The Senate will hold regular Sectoral and Thematic meetings with citizens and relevant stakeholders on various national issues over which it has legislative powers.