The units are:

  • Studies unit
  • Arabization and Information unit
  • Training unit
  • Consultation and Technical Support unit
     
Studies unit:  
Surveys and analytical reviews of comparative parliamentary workings, e.g.:
  • Structure of parliaments (compositon, membership, mandate, representation, institutional capacity, committee system, assessment of legislative and oversight functions..)
  • Legislative initiatives, quality of legislations, bill drafting
  • Oversight and accountability methods
  • Legislative information systems (LIS) and media in parliaments (library, research services, member’s constituency relationships..)
Arabization and Information unit:  

  • Translating ‘parliamentary’ publications (theory and practice)

  • English/Arabic parliamentary materials (e.g. lexicon)
  • News files on parliament (e.g. weekly English/Arabic newsletter on “What is Up in Egyptian Parliament?”
  • Provide access to knowledge and information on parliamentary development through our website (www.barlaman.org)
Training unit:  
  • Workshops and informative meetings between MPs and experts who provide background and policy oriented papers on contentious issues and bill proposals that are on parliament’s agenda.

  • Training moduels for staff on parliamentary research and technical assistance skills (report writing, legal drafting, budget analysis, time management, agenda setting..)

  • Civic education activities (model parliament, youth parliament, campaigning..)
Consultation and Technical Support unit:  
  • Technical support for MPs
  • Legal Consultancy projects