Live Broadcast of Palestinian Legislative

Council Sessions

Period: July 2005 - June 2006

 

In July 2005, Ma'an Network began broadcasting the PLC sessions in cooperation with Al- Quds Educational TV in Ramallah. The sessions can be seen live on all Ma'an Network TV stations.

Televising the PLC sessions is a way to increase the accountability and transparency of the legislative process. Beyond promoting the role of law, this process also informs the general Palestinian public about the role of this political body, therein educating the general public on the important functions of the legislative body. This project also aimed to hold the elected officials accountable to their constituents, thereby allowing the power of the masses to influence politics in a more tangible way.

This project is funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative through Search for Common Ground.