Democracy and Political governance (continued)
The key objectives under the theme of democracy and political governance are:
- To prevent and reduce inter and intra-country conflicts;
- To institute constitutional democracy, including periodic political competition and opportunity for choice, the rule of law, a bill of rights and the supremacy of the constitution;
- To promote the protection of economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights as enshrined in all African and international human rights instruments;
- To uphold the separation of powers, including protection of the independence of the judiciary and an effective parliament;
- To ensure accountable efficient and effective public office holders and civil servants;
- To fight corruption in the political sphere;
- To promote and protect the rights of women;
- To promote and protect the rights of children and young persons; and
- To promote and protect the rights of vulnerable groups, including internally displaced persons and refugees.
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