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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