Mr Ramatlakane argued that Parliamentarians must use their international bilateral influence to shift the status quo and achieve the redistribution of power and ownership of the international agenda. He further indicated that there should be a collective approach to address the global challenge in multilateral forums and work in collaboration to achieve greater synergy between the IPU and UN on the shared developmental agenda. He further appealed and agreed with the co-rapporteurs that the consolidation of democracy at the global level implies giving more space to the various members of the international community in order to hear their voices and share their concerns, which in turn enlarges the political space given to various civil society actors. This will also allow for the involvement of more developing countries in the decisions being taken at international forums. He concluded by saying that the redistribution of power must be understood as a call for reforms of the funds quota and the governance decision making process in line with nations challenges. 13. Panel on Promoting and practicing good governance as a means of advancing peace and security: Lessons drawn from recent events in the Middle East and North Africa (Subject items to be discussed by the Third Standing Committee)