(d) Promoting popular participation in local governance and implementing decentralization programmes (an aspect of democratic reform)

Both sides will also discuss victims rights, rural development and the participation of FARC in Colombia s democratic process.

Small farmers, for their part, are required to be organized in cooperatives or other groups that allow democratic participation.

More than anything, good industrial relations allow for worker participation, a key democratic principle supported by all groups in civil society.

Emphasizing also that the full participation of everyone in democratic societies fosters and enhances the struggle against poverty, inequities and discrimination,

In other words, the international community should address the root causes of conflicts, such as poverty and lack of democratic participation.

Emphasizing also that the full participation of everyone in democratic societies fosters and enhances the struggle against poverty, inequities and discrimination,

Participant at a seminar on Promoting Greater Political Participation by the National Democratic Institute (NDIUSA) and the Kenya Education Centre for Women.

New Forum demanded a dialogue about democratic reforms, with the aim, together with the largest possible participation from the population, of 'reshaping' society.

Mr. AN (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) I want to make two points, the first point concerning the nuclear issue and the participation over the nuclear issue.

For example, whereas the Islamists had essentially focused on political themes, highlighting participation, inclusiveness, and democratic reforms, the recent election campaigns witnessed a rhetorical shift to economic aspirations.

The changes led to a more democratic political system, one that guarantees public participation in political life in order to create a more transparent, accountable system of government.

The resolution recognizes that volunteerism builds strong cohesive communities, encourages participation in the democratic process and reduces social tensions by forging a common view, and it encourages further support.

NGOs were not always in a position to verify all allegations beyond a doubt. Nonetheless, their participation and the information they provided were very important in any democratic country.

States are urged to adopt measures facilitating the effective participation of all persons, including people of African descent, in a free and democratic society governed by the rule of law.

Underlines the urgent need to establish an equitable, transparent and democratic international system to strengthen and broaden the participation of developing countries in international economic decision making and norm setting

9. Underlines the urgent need to establish an equitable, transparent and democratic international system to strengthen and broaden the participation of developing countries in international economic decision making and norm setting

9. Underlines the urgent need to establish an equitable, transparent and democratic international system to strengthen and broaden the participation of developing countries in international economic decision making and norm setting

Turnout for the parliamentary election was 40 , which puts Poland near the bottom in voter participation among the democratic nations of the world, and about 25 30 below the European average.

Democratic participation is the best way to integrate people into society and make them feel that their opinions count, regardless of whether they have formal citizenship and thus the right to vote.

The participation from 1998 to 2002 in the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo set the stage for this deterioration by draining the country of hundreds of millions of dollars.

(b) The broad participation in the parliamentary elections held during February and March 2000, which expressed the true commitment of the Iranian people to the democratic process in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Stressing also the importance of full respect for the freedom to seek, receive and impart information, including the fundamental importance of access to information to democratic participation, to accountability and to combating corruption,

Stressing also the importance of full respect for the freedom to seek, receive and impart information, including the fundamental importance of access to information, to democratic participation, to accountability and to combating corruption,

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(b) The broad participation of the electorate in the presidential elections held in June 2001, which expressed the true commitment of the Iranian people to the democratic process in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Unlike India, which was born with a democratic constitution, China has not yet found a way to channel the demands for political participation (if not democracy) that tend to accompany rising per capita income.

Its work on gender equality in democratic governance and post conflict situations also reflected a holistic approach, supporting women's civil rights, political participation and leadership capacity in post conflict reconstruction, for example in Afghanistan.

Such benchmarks could really make a difference. We need only compare the impressive level of female participation in the parliament of Afghanistan with the much poorer results in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Recognizing that the equal participation of all individuals and peoples in the formation of just, equitable, democratic and inclusive societies can contribute to a world free from racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,

Emphasizing that poverty, inequalities and discrimination constitute major threats to democracy and inhibit the full and effective enjoyment of human rights and the participation of all citizens in the democratic processes in every society,

Joint Verification Teams, with the participation of the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda and the facilitation of MONUC and the African Union, have been established in Goma and Bukavu.

4. Welcomes the establishment of the East Timor National Council as an interim step towards a democratic legislative institution as well as the appointment of a joint cabinet to increase Timorese participation in the Administration

If globalization is to work for everyone, decisions about how to manage it must be made in a democratic and inclusive manner with the participation of both the perpetrators and the victims of the mistakes.

Although we recognize the steps that have been taken towards democratic reform, we believe that Kosovo's authorities should do more to ensure effective participation in governmental structures by minorities, and especially by the Serb minority.

The participation of women in conflict prevention and resolution is no longer narrowly defined as a matter of gender equality and no longer confined to a perspective of human rights, democratic practices or social justice.

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