ARUSHA, Oct. 11 -- THE 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, which concluded in Arusha on Friday, has called on parliaments worldwide to strengthen good governance, accountability and public participation to build trust in institutions and ensure equal development opportunities for all.

The commitment is outlined in the Arusha Communiqué, jointly presented by Tanzanian parliamentarian Dr Damas Ndumbaro and Bangladeshs Jahrat Chowdhury, who urged legislatures to make governance more inclusive, transparent and responsive to citizens needs.

The communiqué stresses that effective governance and empowered communities are essential for strengthening democracy, protecting human rights and promoting sustainable development....