Martin Chungong

Secretary General, Inter-Parliamentary Union

Martin Chungong, the first African and non-European to be elected as Secretary General of the Inter- Parliamentary Union, has dedicated his professional life to promoting and strengthening democracy worldwide, and is globally recognised as a leader in fostering dialogue and conflict resolution, particularly in countries emerging from conflict or in transition, and in developing programmes that help parliaments become more gender-sensitive, transparent, accountable, representative, and effective democratic institutions.