The e-Parliament Initiative

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Nicholas Dunlop explains what the 'e-parliament initiative' is. The internet and other electronic forms of communication are being used to allow democratic legislators from around the world to exchange and implement good policy ideas. He argues that as domestic policy agendas converge, parliaments must share best practice, effective solutions and to jointly assess priorities for the future.

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