Irgov.org
Title
Institute for Representative Government (IRG)
Description
ABOUT IRG
The Institute for Representative Government (IRG) was established in 1988 by a group of former Members of Congress as an independent, bipartisan, non-profit organization to provide high level, professional exchange programs for parliamentarians from developing or newly-established democracies. With this vision, legislators from emerging democracies could come to the United States, learn how government operates on the national and state levels, and interact with current and former lawmakers.
In a typical IRG program, a group of 10 foreign parliamentarians comes to the U.S. to meet with Members of Congress and state legislatures and their staffs. They also meet with officials in government agencies at the federal, state, and local level and with non-governmental organizations. The study mission is designed to emphasize a particular topic of importance to that country, such as the role of committees, government transparency, or economic development.
Since its inception, the IRG program has involved more than 50 visitations and brought to the U.S. more than 550 foreign parliamentarians. The Institute conducts four or more study missions each year. Funding for IRG's programs comes from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Contact
- stephen jarrett
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- washington District of Columbia
- United States 20036
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- +1.2027285630
Additional Information
External Links
- Alexa: Irgov.org
