مجلس الشورى السعودي : بعض المداخل لحوكمة تطويرية

Abstract EN

This study attempted-through analytical method, which combines both institutional and organizational methods-to investigate and evaluate the experience of the Saudi Shura Council (SSC) during the period 1993-2020.

This was done through examining the Shura Council response to the Parliamentary Governance requirements and indictors such as representation, accountability, transparency, as well as supervision, and monitoring mechanisms.

The study reaches several conclusions, including first, there is a concrete will among the Saudi leaders for developing the performance and the efficiency of the SSC: in terms of representation through appointing 30 women, while in terms of legislation some articles were amended which enhance the legislative capacity of the SSC manifested in issuing resolutions instead of recommendations.

With regards to supervision and accountability, the study concluded that the mechanisms (such as written questions, investigation and enquiry committees) followed in other councils are not practiced and are replaced by other mechanisms such as National Anti-Corruption Commission.

The transparency of SCC has been questioned as well by many, even though the SCC has established its well- design and managed website and some of its meetings are TV broadcasted.