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[...] approach 2020, to make Côte d’Ivoire an emerging nation, reconciled with itself and with other nations and united by republican values; a modern State that respects the independence of the judiciary and will combat impunity and ensure the promotion of merit and competence.

On the basis of the Singaporean experience of merit-based public administration and the Moroccan example of the necessity of human capital development for local governance, and the many experiences of UNDP in facilitating public-service adaptation for local-level development (for example in Nepal, Rwanda, Somalia, Ghana and South Africa), two conclusions were drawn: first, that local governance has played an important role in facilitating the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and can serve as a veritable implementation vehicle for the post-2015 development agenda; and second, that citizens’ engagement, including the appropriate and innovative use of information and communication strategies, has the power to strengthen [...] [...]

[...] recommit, even in difficult financial times, to realising a world without anti-personnel mines, where the rights of all are respected and where all women, girls, boys and men can live in dignity and prosperity.

[...] to realize the positive impact of diversity, respect for human rights, [...]

[...] [...] potential for the full exercise of his or her personality and citizenship; (b) to develop a new political culture grounded in proactive participation and action to strengthen the power of the people; (c) to develop individuals on the basis of a geohistorical approach aimed at instilling awareness of their nationality and sovereignty; (d) to promote respect for human dignity and training [...] [...]

provision of day and residential facilities, there is a need to enhance the self-reliance and self-esteem of people with disabilities and to facilitate their integration into the community through active employment assistance and promotion of their sporting talents.

[...] to external users, the Committee also set down criteria guaranteeing respect for the Organization’s [...] [...]

A society in which all girls and boys, women and men live together in dignity, safety, mutual respect, harmony and social justice; thrive in an enabling environment in which they are able to achieve their full potential, in full enjoyment of their human rights, are equal partners in taking decisions to shape [...] [...]

[...] [...] forecasts are respected, enabling the Government to achieve its [...]

[...] [...] international law, for only respect for the law would change [...] [...]

As part of the follow-up to the Durban Conference, UNESCO will also reinforce its cooperation with the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, the intergovernmental working group on the Durban follow-up, the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent and the group of independent eminent experts4 appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to follow-up the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.

Reform of the international financial institutions should include measures to ensure that they complied with the Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the various international human rights treaties, that their policy proposals did not compromise the capacity of States to meet their human rights obligations and that they made more room for lowincome and other developing countries, so as to enhance their credibility.

Several delegations expressed their condolences for the untimely demise of Mr. Kensaku Tamaki (Japan), former member of the Commission, highlighting his contribution to the work of the Commission.

[...] [...] In order to ensure respect for the fundamental rights of deaf and deaf-blind persons and the full and unhindered exercise of those rights, [...] [...]

[...] [...] will boost their self-esteem and thus facilitate their [...]

Mr. Yeo outlined the key principles of governance for the establishment of a strong public administration in Singapore: (a) adopting pragmatism towards group freedoms with an eye on social harmony, and the mixed use of market and State-led approaches in economic and industrial policymaking; (b) avoiding a culture of dependency through public policies that encourage multi-stakeholder saving schemes funded by employee wages and employer contributions; (c) evaluating the purpose of policy and the relevance of institutions on a regular basis; (d) embracing a holistic approach to government and promoting inter-agency coordination and cooperation; (e) promoting honesty, transparency and intolerance for corruption and reducing incentives for corrupt behaviour; and (e) emphasizing human capital development through a focus on meritocracy and continuous learning.

For example, our mortality rates for infants and children under five per 1,000 live births have fallen by 29 per cent since 1990, while His Majesty’s promotion of women to numerous leadership positions in our society has provided a meritocratic example, founded on the basic principle of equality.

[...] [...] reprisal; the power of expulsion must, moreover, be exercised in accordance with the principles of good faith, proportionality and justice, while respecting the fundamental rights of the persons concerned.

[...] [...] and achieve a mutually acceptable solution that promotes respect for the rights [...] [...]

The AU Chairperson further noted that the current situation, which also calls into question respect for the AU principle on pre-existing borders, had poisoned relations between the two [...] [...]

The representative of Turkey underlined the following points: (a) the organization, Centre Europe-tiers monde had been failing to adhere to the basic principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the basic requirements set out in Council resolution 1996/31 by disrespecting the territorial integrity and political unity of Turkey; (b) the organization had been undertaking unsubstantiated and politically motivated allegations against Turkey; (c) the organization had been inciting and condoning acts of terrorism against States Members of the United Nations, which is prohibited under international law; (d) the organization had become a propaganda vehicle of the terrorist organization PKK/Kongra-Gel; and (e) the organization had not taken into consideration earlier statements of Turkey regarding the need to uphold its obligations and responsibilities under the Charter and Council resolution 1996/31.

[...] [...] throughout southern Lebanon in parallel with the withdrawal of the Israeli Defense Forces, ensuring respect for the Blue Line and assisting the Lebanese Armed Forces in ensuring that the area between [...] [...]

[...] [...] parties must also respect the rights of indigenous peoples to their culture [...] [...]

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