IPU Innovation Tracker

The quarterly electronic bulletin from the Centre for Innovation in Parliament

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Issue 23

In this issue, we look at how parliamentarians can engage with citizen science platforms, using the lens of human security. We also gain insights into the artificial intelligence (AI) journey of the House of Commons of Canada, and into how it is putting a human-centred approach first. Additionally, we explore how the Chamber of Deputies of Chile is supporting parliaments in Latin America with AI solutions for parliamentary archiving, having digitally transformed its own archives. This issue also includes updates on Centre for Innovation in Parliament (CIP) hubs and activities.

Innovation Tracker contributions

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Innovation in parliamentary working methods
National Dialogue on Climate Action

Listening to lead: How citizen science and human security can strengthen parliamentary engagement

By applying citizen science tools through the lens of human security, MPs can foster deeper, more productive relationships with constituents – ones built on listening, dialogue and trust. More >>
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West Block, House of Commons Chamber

The AI journey of the House of Commons of Canada

The House of Commons of Canada is navigating the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) with a structured, ethical approach that prioritizes a human-centric framework. As part of its journey, it aims to balance innovation with data protection, fiscal responsibility, and continuous communication with employees and clients. More >>
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Parliamentary premises

From Valparaíso to Latin America: How the AI-driven archives revolution in Chile is transforming parliaments in the region

Following its own success in digitally transforming its archives, the Chamber of Deputies of Chile is taking on a regional leadership role, transferring knowledge and providing technical assistance to parliaments across Latin America, including in Argentina, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay. More >>
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Transforming Parliaments webinar series

CIP updates

Get the latest on upcoming events and activities from the Centre for Innovation in Parliament (CIP) and its hubs. More >>
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Updates from the hubs

Thematic

Parliamentary Data Science Hub

Parliamentary Data Science thematic hub
Innovation tracker | Issue 23 | 26 Sep 2025

Upcoming Transforming Parliaments webinars coordinated by the Parliamentary Data Science Hub:

  • 8 October 2025: Strategic actions towards AI governance. This session will draw on the IPU’s Guidelines for AI in parliaments. Presenters from the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, the Chamber of Deputies of Italy, the Parliament of South Africa and the UK Parliament will share policy approaches, governance frameworks and implementation steps. The discussion will cover challenges and opportunities related to the strategic use of AI in parliamentary contexts. 
Host: Brazil
Parliamentary Data Science thematic hub

IT Governance Hub

ICT governance hub
Innovation tracker | Issue 23 | 26 Sep 2025

Upcoming Transforming Parliaments webinars coordinated by the IT Governance Hub:

  • 22 September 2025: AI use case maps for parliaments. This webinar will explore practical examples of how parliaments are applying AI in their work. Speakers from the Parliament of Austria, the House of Commons of Canada and the German Bundestag will discuss lessons learned and highlight ways to scale initiatives effectively.
  • 5 November 2025: Methodologies for assessing the digital maturity of parliaments. In this webinar, speakers from the European Parliament and the IPU will introduce tools and self-assessment methods for evaluating digital maturity, along with practical examples from different parliaments on their application. This event is designed to support parliaments in planning their digital strategies.
ICT governance hub
Regional

Southern Africa Regional Hub

Southern African hub
Innovation tracker | Issue 23 | 26 Sep 2025

Members of the planning group of the Southern Africa Regional Hub met in early August 2025 to discuss restarting the hub’s knowledge-exchange activities, including through a series of webinars. There was broad agreement on the focus of such activities going forward, namely AI and its adoption in Southern African parliaments – which comes with its own set of opportunities and challenges.

The first event in this series, which was reserved for hub members only, took place on 16 September 2025. It focused on AI-powered transcription. Regional examples were showcased and the IPU’s new quick guide was presented. 

Host: Zambia
Southern African hub

Pacific Regional Hub

Pacific hub
Innovation tracker | Issue 23 | 26 Sep 2025

Under the coordination of the Parliament of Fiji, the Pacific Regional Hub is launching a series of monthly knowledge-exchange webinars on various topics relating to digital transformation. Ahead of this new series, Parliament of Fiji presented its AI capabilities during the Transforming Parliaments series webinar on AI-powered transcription in small parliaments, held on 9 September 2025. Some Caribbean parliaments have also expressed interest in taking part in these webinars, based on their shared contexts and common challenges and opportunities. 

 

 

 


 

 

Host: Fiji
Pacific hub