Constitution Transformation Network
The Constitution Transformation Network connects research, practice and advice to support constitutional governance and constitution making in a rapidly changing, globalised world.
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About CTN
The Constitution Transformation Network brings together researchers and practitioners to explore the phenomenon of constitutional transformation.
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Newsletters
ConTransNet produces a biannual newsletter providing updates on the activities of our members, as well as reflections on constitutional transformation issues generally.
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Contact us
Contact ConTransNet or individual team members.
Featured content
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Constitutional INSIGHTS
The Constitutional INSIGHTS series is jointly produced by International IDEA and the Constitution Transformation Network, to capture insights from the Melbourne Forum on Constitution Building in Asia and the Pacific in an accessible and practice-oriented format.
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Constitutional Design
The Constitution Transformation Network policy paper series on constitutional design.
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Inclusion and Participation
The Constitution Transformation Network policy briefs series on inclusion and participation.
The Constitution Transformation Network has worked with partner organisations on a range of projects providing research, analysis and advice and facilitating workshops and seminars to share knowledge and experiences in constitutional transformation.
Current Projects
Completed Projects
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Decentralised Governance Arrangements In Papua New Guinea
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Making and Changing Governments in Pacific Parliamentary Systems
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Strengthening Democracy in the Pacific through Active Citizen Engagement
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Managing Deadlines: Constitution making in Chile 2021-22
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Constitutional change in Palestine: Courts, Gender and Constitution-making
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The Bougainville referendum and beyond: Transition and Institution-Building
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Australia-ASEAN Women in Constitution-Building Capacity Development Program
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First Peoples’ Treaties with Victoria: Jurisdiction
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Constitutional Implementation for Sustainable Peace
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Constitution making and implementation in Somalia: Working with the Melbourne Somali Diaspora
About the Melbourne Forum
The Melbourne Forum brings together scholars and practitioners from across Asia and the Pacific to share experiences and perspectives on pressing constitutional issues, regionally and globally.
The Forum is organised jointly by the Constitution Transformation Network and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). Annual meetings are hosted by local partners in different states and are organised around a key theme, often complemented by a special session on constitutional developments in the host state. The Melbourne Forum Community now comprises over 110 specialists from over 30 countries who have participated in meetings of the Forum.
The Melbourne Forum uses a distinctive methodology that enables wide-ranging discussion and open, mutual exchange of ideas between regional participants. By sharing information about each other’s constitutional experiences, the Forum provides reliable insights into the operations of constitutional government across one of the most diverse regions of the world, further enriching global knowledge and understanding. The knowledge and ideas from each Forum meeting are published in annual Reports and a series of accessible briefs, Constitutional INSIGHTS.
Connections Across Asia and the Pacific
This interactive map displays the host countries of various forums and the origins of the participants. Click on a host country to see a list of forums in the panel on the left-hand side. This allows you to explore where forums were held and see the geographic diversity of the participants. The map serves as a tool to visualise the global reach and engagement of the Melbourne Forum, making it easier to identify connections across Asia and the pacific.