Week of Parliamentarism is a series of events aimed at fostering ties between the citizens of Serbia and the National Assembly and teaching about the parliament’s work. The various events provide a forum for debate on the involvement of citizens in the democratic process, importance of openness of the parliament as an institution, and different channels of communication between the citizens and their elected representatives.

“Week of Parliamentarism highlights the importance of the parliament as an institution by promoting parliamentary democracy, transparency and opening new communication channels between the citizens and the parliament. This project contributes to the citizens’ awareness of the importance and work of the National Assembly and encourages them to take part because the parliament belongs to all of us equally”, said Maja Gojkovic, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia.

The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia and the Open Parliament initiative invite all interested organisations, institutions and individuals to take part in the Week of Parliamentarism by organising different activities.

Deadline for application is 20 October 2016.

During the first Week of Parliamentarism in Serbia in October 2015, civil society organisations, schools, universities, youth associations, state institutions and individuals organised almost 70 events all over Serbia.

37 partners from 12 cities and almost 4000 Serbian citizens were directly involved in the events during the seven days of the Week of Parliamentarism.

“Partner organisations have been the pillars of the first Week of Parliamentarism without which it would not have been so successful in its very first year. That is why the support and involvement of all interested parties would again be crucial for its success”, said Vukosava Crnjanski of the Open Parliament initiative.

All necessary information about the Week of Parliamentarism and participation in it are available on nedeljapаrlаmеnatаrizma.rs.

The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia and Open Parliament are co-organising the second Week of Parliamentarism with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), UK Embassy in Belgrade, United Nations Development Program and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.