CLRA is an independent, not-for-profit, non-partisan initiative, which works to support and strengthen Parliament and legislatures so as to realise the values of democratic governance. Through research, advocacy, networking and other allied activities CLRA seeks to promote and reinforce the constitutionally assigned roles and functions of parliamentary institutions.

CLRA enables a positive engagement with the parliament and it seeks to support and enhance Parliament’s capacity to efficiently carry out its functions and responsibilities. This would ensure a greater and active deliberative role in policy and law-making processes, increased capability in oversight functions and more vibrant representative roles, and consequently a more responsive and pro-people system of governance.