One of the most important strategies of PPD is to work with the parliamentarians to achieve its goals by bringing about positive transformations in the legislation and policy formulation as well as in the socio-political and cultural arena. As all of us are aware, Parliamentarians command considerable authority in legislation and policy formation while being deeply entranced in socio-political and cultural set-up of the countries, thus bridging between the leadership and people. Commitment of politicians to the ICPD Goals and MDGs as well as other emerging challenges in health, population and sustainable development is vital in addressing them successfully.

H.E. Liow Tiong Lai, Minister of Health Malaysia
delivering Opening Speech in the meeting

PPD Executive Director Mr. Harry Jooseery took the privilege of his participation in the 24th Asian Parliamentarians’ Meeting on Population & Development organized by AFPPD in Kuala Lumpur from 26-28 April 2008 to conduct extensive advocacy and networking campaign among the parliamentarians, many of whom were from PPD’s Asian member states. Many of the parliamentarians were convinced that South-South Cooperation is the most important modality to address these challenges and achieve the desired goals.

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