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Most of the publications listed below can be ORDERED ON-LINE until the stock lasts. Whenever applicable, you can access the order form by clicking on the cover of the periodical.
Some publication have an electronic version made available by clicking the coresponding language.
IPU STRATEGY 2012-2017
Adopted by the Governing Council of the IPU
in October 2011 with an overall title "Better parliaments, stronger democracy", IPU Strategy for 2012-2017 charts the course for IPU development in the next five years and serves to garner resources and support for the accomplishment of its objectives. Ultimately, the strategy will help Members build an IPU that is universal, dynamic and effective and able to advance democratic culture, values and institutions through cooperation among parliaments.
The publication can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat
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Published: 2011
Available languages: English, French, Spanish and Arabic
Price: Free of charge
PDF Version
English (951 Kb), French (978 Kb), Spanish (1024 Kb) and Arabic (1334 Kb)
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ANNUAL REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION
The IPU Activities Report offers a summary of the salient events and meetings. Richly illustrated with photographs, this publication provides a vital overview of the activities of the world organisation of parliaments. The final section covers more institutional aspects such as financial records, the composition of the standing committees and the list of members.
The publication can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat
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Published: Annually
Available languages: English and French
Price: Free of charge
Interactive PDF Version
2010: English (1.17 Mb) and French (1.36 Mb)
2009: English (974 Kb) and French (983 Kb)
2008: English (2119 Kb) and French (1030 Kb)
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PANORAMA OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
The Panorama, the first issue of which appeared in 2006, offers a revealing snapshot of the major electoral events of the preceding year. It provides an eight-page overview of the year's direct parliamentary elections, illustrated by graphics on the situation of parliaments in the world, voter turnout, power shifts and women 's representation. The brochure also presents key statistics from the IPU's database on national parliaments, PARLINE, accompanied by brief thematic narratives. Quick and easy to read, the Panorama contains a wealth of information for parliamentarians and staff, journalists and students alike.
The publication can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat
IPU INFORMATION BROCHURE
The new IPU information brochure, in colour and illustrated by many pictures, showcases the dynamism and diversity of the organization's work, and highlights the unique niche occupied by the IPU among international political organizations.
This publication can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat
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Published: Annually
Available languages: English, French, Spanish and Arabic
Price: Free of charge
PDF Version:
English (2911 Kb),
French (2891 Kb),
Spanish (2880 Kb),
Arabic (2714 Kb)
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WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT: THE YEAR IN PERSPECTIVE
The annual brochure provides an overview and analysis of progress made and setbacks encountered by women in parliament further to elections and renewals held over a year. Produced every year on the occasion of International Women's Day (8 March), it presents data on women in national parliaments, regional and world trends, information on women presiding officers and women candidates. It also analyses mechanisms aimed at supporting women's access to parliament. The brochure is short and easy to read, providing a snapshot on the situation of women in parliaments worldwide.
The publication can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat.
THE WORLD OF PARLIAMENTS - QUARTERLY REVIEW OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION
The Review, which replaces the IPU Bulletin, serves as a vehicle for the proposals of its member parliaments with respect to international cooperation and matters that directly concern the citizenry. It features an interview with a Presiding Officer of Parliament, a substantive article on IPU's activities, interviews, an item on parliamentary developments in the world, a historical focus on the individuals and events that have left their mark on IPU history, and international press cuttings referring to the IPU.
An electronic version of "The World of Parliaments" appears on the IPU Web site.
The last Review, as well as some past editions, can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat.
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Published: Quarterly
Available languages: English and French
Price: Free of charge until 10 copies, SF. 2.- for
each additional copy
Web and PDF Version:
English and French
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IPU ASSEMBLY AND RELATING MEETINGS - RESULTS
This publication reports on the work of the Inter-Parliamentary Union on the occasion of its statutory meetings. It summarises the proceedings of the Assembly - the plenary policy-making body - and of its plenary Standing Committees, and contains the resolutions and decisions adopted as well as the voting results. It also summarises the proceedings of the session of the Governing Council - the plenary governing body - and of its subsidiary organs. It presents the resolutions, decisions, reports and other documents adopted and summarises the proceedings of three bodies linked to the Council: the Executive Committee, the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, and the Meeting of Representatives of Parties to the CSCM process.
The last report, as well as some past editions, can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat.
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Published: Twice a year
Available languages: English and French
Price: Free of charge
PDF Version: English, French
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CHRONICLE OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
Published annually since 1967, the Chronicle of Parliamentary Elections reports on all direct parliamentary elections held in the given calendar year. It contains information on the electoral system, the background and outcome of the elections as well as election statistics. This information is also available in the IPU's PARLINE database, from which the contents of the Chronicle are extracted.
This Chronicle, as well as past editions, can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat.
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Published: Annually
Available languages: English and French (The 2006 edition in French is out of print)
Price: SF 35.- (SF 24.50 for IPU members)
PDF Version:
2010 : English (2.53 Mb), French (2.82 Mb)
2009 : English (1.02 Mb), French (1.10 Mb)
2008 : English (1.21 Mb), French (1.34 Mb)
2007 : English (1.54 Mb), French (1.66 Mb)
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WORLD DIRECTORY OF PARLIAMENTS
The World Directory of Parliaments is published annually and provides basic information on national parliaments. This information includes their composition, last renewal date, President/Speaker, Secretary General/Clerk and contact details.
The most up-to-date information is available in the IPU's PARLINE database (PARliaments-on-LINE), from which the contents of the Directory are extracted.
This publication can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat.
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Published: Annually
Available languages: Bilingual (English and French)
Price: Free of charge
PDF Version:
2011 : English & French (1 Mb)
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INTER-PARLIAMENTARY BULLETIN
Discontinued in 2001, the Bulletin was the official organ of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and appeared twice-yearly in English and French. It contained detailed information on all IPU Conferences and other meetings and events, as well as articles on the work of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments, book reviews on parliamentary or constitutional issues, and information on the development of National Groups.
Its "Parliamentary Developments in the World" section contained reports on significant new legal provisions which have affected the establishment, structure, powers or working methods of national legislatures or the status of their members.
The stock having been exhausted, this publication is no longer available.
SUMMARY RECORDS OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF IPU ASSEMBLIES
The Inter-Parliamentary Union holds two statutory Assemblies annually, for each of which English and French versions of the Summary Records of the proceedings are published.
The last Summary, as well as some past editions, can be ordered from the IPU Secretariat.
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Published: Twice a year
Available languages: English and French
Price: SF 30.- (SF 21.- for IPU members)
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LIST OF BOOKS AND ARTICLES CATALOGUED
Stopped in 2002, the annual List of Books and Articles Catalogued contains references to numerous books and articles from periodicals on all aspects of parliamentary or constitutional law received or purchased by the Library of the Inter-Parliamentary Union every year. The works listed cover countries, international assemblies and parliamentary organizations.
The stock having been exhausted, this publication is no longer available.
WORLD-WIDE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF PARLIAMENTS
Volumes of the triennial World-Wide Bibliography of literature relating to parliamentary institutions were published until 1992, and are still available. They contain hundreds of pages giving references to books and articles all over the world.
The Bibliography has a country-by-country general index, an analytical index in which the works are classified into 16 categories embodying all aspects of parliamentary law and life; and an author's index.
The stock having been exhausted, this publication is no longer available.
CONSTITUTIONAL AND PARLIAMENTARY INFORMATION
This review is published twice a year in English and French by the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP), a consultative body of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
The review contains monographs on the organisation and functioning of Parliaments, comparative reports of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments, as well as, whenever possible, texts of new national Constitutions and Standing Orders of Parliaments.
Subsription to this review can be obtained from the French Co-Secretary of the ASGP.
Published: Twice a year
Available languages: English and French
Price: SF 40.- (annual subscription - 2 issues) or SF 25.- (each issue).
PDF Version: English and French
  
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