A Parliamentary Network Chapter brings together a group of parliamentarians who are committed to the network’s mission and principles. Chapters can be national or regional and can help to strengthen the position of parliamentarians among development stakeholders.

Parliamentary Network chapters facilitate regular interaction between local parliamentarians and staff in World Bank country offices, including consultations on Country Assistance Strategies, Public Expenditure Reviews, and World Bank policies and individual projects.

In developing countries, this level of engagement -- as well as the Parliamentarians in the Field program -- has proven invaluable in improving country ownership and involvement in the poverty-reduction process.

The creation of new chapters must be approved by the Board and requires the participation of at least five parliamentarians per country. For more information on launching a national or regional Parliamentary Network chapter, refer to the chapter creation notice.