The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & International Monetary Fund (the PN) was initially founded in 2000 as an independent, non-governmental organization providing a platform for Parliamentarians from over 140 countries to advocate for increased accountability and transparency in development cooperation. The Network is the only parliamentary organization principally focused on the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. Its main goals are to raise awareness and strengthen the understanding of the work of IFIs among parliamentarians; provide them with a channel to engage with the World Bank and IMF and inform them on their legislative priorities on behalf of their constituents; encourage parliamentarians to be more pro-active and make their voice heard on the subject of aid, development financing, and macroeconomic issues, both in their countries and international forums. The Network has over 1000 parliamentarians in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, supported by its international secretariat and guided by its Board, currently made up of nine (9) Members of Parliament. Jeremy Lefroy MP, UK us is the Chairman of the Network. Membership of the Network is free of charge.