The donation will strengthen the Legislative Reference Library for Angolan parliamentarians.
Democracy depends upon a strong parliament.
IRI's outstanding legislative program, coupled with strong support from socially responsible corporations as Texaco, will help nurture democracy in Angola. Through its program in Luanda, IRI has worked to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Angolan parliament. Through training sessions with all political parties, IRI has been teaching politicians how to operate effectively in a democratic society. Texaco's contribution to the IRI program demonstrates that support for rebuilding Angola must involve the private sector as well. Texaco's pledge marks it as a corporation with an admirable sense of social responsibility and one committed to Angola for the long-term.