Checks and Balances in Action: Strengthening Accountability through Parliamentary Oversight in OSCE Region
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Parliamentary oversight keeps government power in check. It helps the public see how decisions are made and builds trust. In a time of polarization and strong executives, this role matters more than ever.
This webinar highlights why oversight should be a daily habit, not an afterthought. We’ll share practical examples from across the OSCE region and discuss what helps parliaments do this work well—clear rules, the right tools, and the will to use them.
We’ll also present ODIHR’s new publication, Parliamentary oversight of the executive in the OSCE region. It maps how oversight works in law and in practice—from committee inquiries to the powers of individual MPs—and points to approaches that travel well between countries.
Objectives
- Raise awareness about the importance of parliamentary oversight in ensuring executive accountability and democratic governance
- Present key findings and good practices from ODIHR’s new comparative study on parliamentary oversight mechanisms across OSCE participating States
- Call upon OSCE national parliaments to strengthen legal frameworks, resources, and political will for effective parliamentary oversight
Agenda
11:00-11:10 Opening remarks
11:10-11:40 Good practices and lessons learned in the OSCE space
11:40-11:50 Presentation of the new ODIHR publication Parliamentary oversight of the executive in the OSCE region
11:50-12:00 Closing remarks
Registration
All interested participants need to register their participation at the following link.
Once registered, participants will receive a Zoom link to their e-mail address.
The event will be held online, via Zoom, in English only. It will be recorded and will be available on the OSCE/PA YouTube channel.
We especially encourage to join:
- Members of national parliaments of OSCE participating States and parliamentary staff, particularly those engaged in oversight activity
- Members of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and relevant staff
- Delegations of OSCE participating States
- Representatives of OSCE executive structures and field operations
- Experts and practitioners working on parliamentary oversight and democratic accountability in international organizations
- Academics, researchers, and civil society representatives focused on oversight, transparency, and democratic governance
- Advocates for inclusive and accountable governance across the OSCE region
Contact
If you have any questions about the content, registration or participation, please contact Dinara Dildabekova at Dinara.Dildabekova@odihr.pl.