Given the lack of research on PMOs, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and World Bank Institute (WBI) undertook a joint project to: 1) identify PMOs worldwide and collect basic information regarding their activities; 2) document good practices in parliamentary monitoring, and; 3) suggest recommendations for the international donor community regarding PMOs. To meet these objectives, the project conducted a survey of PMOs, analyzed their websites and other outputs, and interviewed a range of individuals at organizations involved in conducting or supporting parliamentary monitoring activities.

http://www.ndi.org/files/governance-parliamentary-monitoring-organizations-survey-september-2011.pdf