【國際交流】民主亞洲的新篇章！CCW 與 Verité Research 正式簽署合作備忘錄

【國際交流】民主亞洲的新篇章！CCW 與 Verité Research 正式簽署合作備忘錄

我們非常榮幸宣布，2025年7月3日，公民監督國會聯盟（Citizen Congress Watch, Taiwan）與來自斯里蘭卡的知名智庫 Verité Research 在台北正式簽署合作備忘錄（MoU）！
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這不只是一紙協議，而是一項 以亞洲為舞台、以民主為目標 的長期承諾。

🔍 我們為什麼要合作？

作為各自國家的國會監督組織（Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations, PMOs），我們都堅信：透明、可信賴的國會是民主制度的根基。然而，面對亞洲甚至全球日益嚴峻的民主倒退挑戰，PMOs 不該只是各自為政，而是應該聯手、串連，集思廣益，形成區域支持網絡。

🌐 我們準備做什麼？

CCW 與 Verité Research 承諾，將在未來幾年內推動以下合作：
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1️⃣共同啟動亞洲國會監督網絡（Asian PMO Network）：邀集亞洲各地致力於國會透明、問責與公民參與的組織，建立彼此學習、交流與行動的長期平台。
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2️⃣ 發展「亞洲國會透明度指標」：針對資訊公開、立法透明、公民參與等面向設計區域共通的透明度評量架構，並定期發佈報告，提升區域內國會的改革動能與比較基礎。
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3️⃣促進國際連結與政策倡議：透過與國際 NGO、開放政府夥伴關係（OGP）等平台合作，將亞洲 PMOs 的觀察與建議帶入全球民主治理討論之中。

4️⃣共編研究與出版品：針對國會監督的最佳實務、法規制度、策略路徑進行比較研究，並出版具國際視野的參考資料。
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💬 這次簽署也要特別感謝 Verité Research 執行長 Dr. Nishan de Mel 博士，受外交部邀請來台訪問之際，特別親自造訪 CCW。完成簽署 MoU，
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📸 這不僅是一次儀式，而是亞洲民主合作向前邁進的重要一步。未來，我們會持續邀請更多國家與組織加入這場公民監督的串連行動，一起守護亞洲民主的未來。
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📍 地點：台北 · CCW 辦公室
📅 日期：2025年7月3日
✍️ 簽署代表：Dr. Nishan de Mel（Verité Research） & 謝東儒理事長（CCW）

​📢 A New Chapter for Democratic Asia! CCW and Verité Research Sign Memorandum of Cooperation 🤝

We are proud to announce that on July 3rd, 2025, Citizen Congress Watch (Taiwan) and the renowned Sri Lankan think tank Verité Research officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Taipei!
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This is more than a symbolic agreement—it is a long-term commitment with Asia as our stage and democracy as our shared goal.

🔍 Why are we working together?

As Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations (PMOs) in our respective countries, we believe that a transparent and trustworthy parliament is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. In the face of growing democratic backsliding across Asia and the world, PMOs should not work in isolation—we must connect, collaborate, and form a regional support network to defend democratic values.

🌐 What are we setting out to do?

CCW and Verité Research are committed to advancing the following areas of cooperation in the coming years:
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1️⃣ Launch the Asian PMO Network – A regional platform for organizations across Asia dedicated to parliamentary transparency, accountability, and citizen participation, enabling long-term learning, exchange, and action.
2️⃣ Develop the Asia Parliamentary Transparency Index – A regionally aligned framework to assess openness in areas such as information disclosure, legislative transparency, and civic engagement, with regular reports to drive reform and enable cross-country comparison.
3️⃣ Promote international linkages and policy advocacy – Collaborate with international NGOs and initiatives like the Open Government Partnership (OGP) to amplify the voice and impact of Asian PMOs in global democratic governance conversations.
4️⃣ Co-author comparative research and publications – Produce studies on best practices, institutional frameworks, and strategic pathways in parliamentary monitoring, generating resources with global relevance and regional insight.
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💬 We especially thank Dr. Nishan de Mel, Executive Director of Verité Research, who made a special visit to CCW during his Taiwan trip at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The idea was to discuss future cooperation, but with great enthusiasm, we decided to sign the MoU immediately.
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📸 This was not just a ceremonial moment—it marks a significant step forward for democratic cooperation in Asia. Going forward, we will continue to invite more countries and organizations to join us in this growing civic alliance to defend and advance democracy across the region.
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📍 Location: CCW Office, Taipei
📅 Date: July 3rd, 2025
✍️ Signatories: Dr. Nishan de Mel (Verité Research) & Jeffrey Tung-Ru Shieh (Chair, CCW)