The forum aimed at strengthening the relationship between CSOs and the National Assembly, fostering ongoing dialogue on legislative, representational and oversight matters, while removing existing barriers between the two parties.
Madi Jobarteh, a human rights activist presented a paper on the nature, scope and dynamics of the National Assembly-Civil Society interface, critical areas of cooperation and responsibilities of both parties.
During the engagement, the Executive Director of TANGO, Ndey S. Bakurin underlined the significance of the forum and emphasised the need for National Assembly Members (NAMs) to be present during the engagement.
“The National Assembly Members should be here. I think the next session of our engagement, NAMs should equally be present not just CSOs in the room. It would have been interesting to have them here so that we hear from the horse’s mouth,” she said.
The chairperson of TAGO, John Charles Njie while delivering his welcoming remarks, emphasised the need for “inclusive legislation.”
The forum was the first edition of the National Assembly-CSO engagement, a forum that is meant to bridge the gap and barriers that exist between the two parties.
The next engagement is expected to be held next month, for another effective interface between the parliament and CSOs.
