On August 6, National League for Democracy (NLD) leader Aung San Suu Kyi visited NDI's new Parliamentary Resource Center (PRC) in the capital city of Naypyitaw.

Although not yet officially open, the PRC is attracting the interest of MPs from many parties in the Hluttaw, or parliament. The PRC is designed to provide technical support to members of parliament at this early stage in the country's transition by offering a place where they can conduct research, hold workshops, and receive training. Aung San Suu Kyi is proposing to use the PRC for upcoming training for NLD MPs on the legislative drafting process. The PRC will host other single party trainings as well as organizing visits by international experts whose experience and expertise will be made available to all interested legislators and parties.

NDI's work with parliament is supported by the United States Agency for International Development.

 

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Published Aug. 7, 2013