Strat.1 Strengthen the formal communication mechanisms between the two chambers to facilitate dialogue and information sharing.
Strat.2 Sustain regular meetings between the leadership of both chambers to discuss overarching legislative strategies, priorities, and challenges.
Strat.3 Foster a culture of mutual respect between members of both chambers, recognising the importance of each chamber’s role in the legislative process
Strat.4 Share research, analysis, and expert opinions between the two chambers to ensure that lawmakers have access to comprehensive information when making decisions.
Strat.5 Strengthen joint committees composed of members from both chambers to collaborate on specific issues, legislation, or investigations. (this is already in the standing order) it should be strengthened.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "The leadership of the House of Representtaives has enhanced protocols for the transmission of bills, resolutions and legislative reports by designating officers between the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Clerk of the Senate to ensure that communications, including official correspondences, committee reports, and joint resolutions, are properly coordinated.
The House of Representatives through its Standing Orders has institutionalized structures for holding meetings between the Speaker of the House, the Senate President, and principal officers of both chambers to facilitate direct communication on legislative priorities, calendar harmonisation, and critical national issues.
The House of Representatives continues to collaborates with the Senate to conduct joint briefings and public hearings on major national issues"
Strat.2 "The House of Representatives has part of its legislative routine has established regular consultative meetings between the Speaker and the President of the Senate, along with their principal officers (majority and minority leaders, whips, and committee chairpersons).
The House of Representatives has leveraged on joint retreats and legislative summits with the Senate, creating platforms for in-depth dialogue on overarching national challenges and shared solutions."
Strat.3 "The House of Representatives is actively coordinating with the Senate to align legislative priorities through joint leadership retreats and harmonised legislative agendas.
The leadership of the House of Representatives reinforces adherence to the code of conduct that encourage respectful discourse, not just within the House of Representatives but in joint sessions and engagements with the Senate."
Strat.4 "The House of Representatives is investing in the capacity of the National Assembly Library and Research Directorate to serve both chambers as a central repository of legislative research, comparative analysis, and expert studies
The House of Representative continues to promotes joint capacity-building initiatives involving Members of both the House and the Senate to foster a shared understanding of legislative issues and enhance the quality of debates and decision-making.
The House of Representatives continues to leverage NILDS as a centre of excellence that provides non-partisan, high-quality research accessible to both chambers of the National Assembly."
Strat.5 "The Standing Orders of the 10th House of Representatives has provided clear guidelines and operational frameworks to standardise how joint committees are convened, how they share responsibilities, and how they report outcomes.
The House of Representatives has prioritised joint committees for complex, cross-cutting national issues such as constitutional amendments, electoral reforms, security sector reforms, and major investigations
The House of Representatives establishes joint secretariats to ensure seamless communication and documentation between both chambers.
The House of Representatives ensures that reports and recommendations from joint committees are systematically considered in plenary deliberations and oversight actions of both chambers."
Inter-Chamber Synergy
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Prioritise bills and issues that require bicameral cooperation and focus on aligning legislative efforts.
Strat.2 Encourage public engagement by both chambers on issues of national importance by creating a feedback mechanism from citizens on the National Assembly website.
Strat.3 Periodically review the effectiveness of inter-chamber synergy strategies and make adjustments as needed to address emerging challenges or opportunities.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "Active collaboration exists — constitutional amendments legally require bicameral cooperation, and leadership of both chambers align priorities here. The budget is a strong example of alignment — both chambers work closely to harmonise timelines, committee reviews, and final passage
Some joint committee activities happen, but not consistently across all issues requiring bicameral action."
Strat.2 The House of Representatives has not yet established an online citizen feedback mechanism on the National Assembly website which functions mainly for static information. Citizens cannot comment directly on bills or motions via the website. Engagement is limited to physical public hearings or social media discussions.
Strat.3 "The House of Representatives (and National Assembly generally) has not yet established a routine, structured, or institutionalised system for periodically reviewing the effectiveness of inter-chamber synergy strategies.
Cooperation between the House and Senate is present, especially on high-profile issues, but adjustments are reactive, informal, and issue-specific, not guided by regular reviews or performance metrics."
Inter-Chamber Synergy
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Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Promote synergy between Committees, especially those with intersecting and coordinate jurisdiction, to promote effectiveness and legislative effectiveness and reduce the ‘silo’ approach to Committee work.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House of Representatives shows instances of committee collaboration, particularly on major national matters requiring unified action.However, no formal policy, structure, or routine practice ensures synergy across committees. The silo approach to committee work largely persists.
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