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‘Cameroon has always been committed to peace, democracy and the prosperity of its people, values which are equally upheld by the Commonwealth. Under my stewardship the country has witnessed great strides in democracy and the respect of human rights, moving from the single party to multi-party politics since 1990. The recent creation of a national commission of human rights and an independent elections organ (Elections Cameroon) are testimony of the progress we have made.’ Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon Strategic Objectives The National Assembly of Cameroon is implementing three broad-based strategic objectives in its 2010-2014 strategic plan, namely: • To streamline the institutional, legal and regulatory framework of the National Assembly with special focus on the restructuring and the organisation of parliament • To strengthen the operational capacity of the National Assembly • To develop human resources along result-based principles Promotion of Good Governance Parliament regularly seeks to promote good governance by holding members of government accountable to the parliament via verbal questions. Prior to scrutiny of the year’s budget, the Finance Committee of the National Assembly holds a working section with the Audit Bench of the Supreme Court. The National Assembly has an Executive Committee on good governance. MPs are members of the National Commission on Human Rights and Freedoms. They sit in the National Council for Decentralisation. Parliament has given its total support of the President of the Republic who is resolute on fi ghting corruption and embezzlement of public funds. Parliamentary Democracy The National Assembly of Cameroon works to maintain and enhance cooperation between parliaments and inter-parliamentary organisations to increase its impact on various areas of activities. The National Assembly is a member of the following inter-parliamentary organisations: • Inter-Parliamentary Union • Commonwealth Parliamentary Association • ACP-EU Parliamentary Assembly • Pan-African Parliament • CEMAC Parliament • Union of African Parliaments • French-Speaking Parliamentary Association • NEPAD • Lake Chad Basin Commission Contact Secretary General Tel: +237 22 23 40 70 Fax: +237 22 23 60 40 • +237 22 22 09 79 www.assemblenationale.cm


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