Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development?

World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development is a forum to gather parliamentarians around the world which is initiated by of the Republic of Indonesia. The Forum discusses matters related to sustainable development issues and efforts of parliaments around the world to address the issue. The World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development will be held on 6-7 September 2017 in Bali - Indonesia.

 

2. What is the purpose of the World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development?

World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development is a forum which initiates a multi-disciplinary dialogue among Members of Parliament and all stake holders and it aims to:

• increase understanding of the parliament on sustainable development patterns
• enhance understanding the parliamentary mechanisms that exist in the mainstreaming of sustainable development issues
• build networks between parliaments
• establish a forum to share best practice in dealing with the issue of sustainable development

 

3. Is the World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development an organization?

World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development is not an organization yet, it is a forum, which is planned to be held annually to initiate dialog between Members of Parliament and all stake holders around the world.

 

4. How is the structure of organization of World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development?

World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development will be held for the first time in Bali, Indonesia and the discussion will be divided into three sub themes in accordance with the dimensions of sustainable development, and related activities.

 

5. Who is the leader of World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development now?

World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development is initiated by the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia. Therefore, Indonesia will take an active role in this first conference

 

6. Does World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development have Statute or Rules of Procedure?

World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development has the form of a forum and it has a working methods.

 

7. How many times World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development has been held?

World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development will be held on 6-7 September 2017 and it will be the first Conference.

 

8. What is the output of the 2017 World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development in Bali?

The output of the 2017 World Parliamentary Forum on Sustainable Development is a declaration that constitutes as a summary of policy analysis, experience and best practices from various countries and various sectors related to sustainable development.

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