Our programme of transition from military to civilian rule has not been without its difficult moments.

Obasanjo s election marked the return of civilian rule.

The election effected the final transfer from military to civilian rule following the military coup in 2005.

As soon as that task has been completed the country will be returned to civilian rule.

Among them I might mention the ruling creating a national commission on penal and civil legislative reform.

Under the terms of the sentence, the Civil Guards were ordered to pay compensation of 500,000 pesetas to the complainant.

We affirm our commitment to returning the country to civilian rule after addressing these inherent weaknesses.

In this respect, good governance, education and basic infrastructure building are the essential ingredients for the foundation of a civil society.

Successful transitions from military to civilian rule in Turkey, Spain, and elsewhere partly reflected sustained American and European support.

In Uganda, as part of the restoration of democratic civilian rule, the Constitutional Commission has already produced a draft constitution.

A strong civil society that monitors and demands more of its leaders is vital to improving Africa s governance.

Upon conviction, the Civil Guards lodged an application for pardon with the Vizcaya Provincial Court, with the request that the sentence should not be carried out until a decision had been reached on their request for a pardon.

It is time to help civil society in this area build a world where peace, not warfare, is the rule.

The army grabbed power in 2014, but its leaders promised to restore civilian rule once electoral and political reforms were implemented.

Democratization Because concepts such as civil society, decentralisation, peaceful conflict management and accountability are often used when defining the concept of good governance, the definition of good governance promotes many ideas that closely align with effective democratic governance.

As military rule became the norm in Africa in the 1970 s, northern army officers imposed an authoritarian and predatory mode of governance on the country, a vicious grip that was loosened only when a resurgent civil society forced them to return to the barracks in 1999.

Aware of the crucial importance of the active involvement and contribution of civil society in processes of governance that affect the lives of people,

Over the last decade, improving governance and fighting corruption has been seen as a high priority by governments, civil society, the private sector, and the international community.

The popular vote was hailed as an important step in the country s transition from military to civilian rule, and the economy has made impressive strides under President Thein Sein s civilian government.

The expected entry into force on 27 August 1993 of a new Constitution and transition from military to civilian rule would enhance democratic development thus creating favourable conditions for more effective implementation of the Convention.

2.2 The author states that during his detention and even thereafter, until the transition from military to civilian rule, no judicial investigation of his case could be initiated.

The fragile political structure that began to be erected following the resumption of civilian government in 2008 is now shaking.

According to that ruling, none of the legal provisions contained in the Civil Code was unconstitutional, and therefore contrary to the principle of non discrimination.

The new constitution eliminated the so called authoritarian enclaves by subordinating the armed forces to civilian rule and removing their designated senators from Parliament.

In its judgement of 30 September 1998, the Supreme Court decided to reduce the Civil Guards' prison sentence to one year.

States Members of the United Nations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and civil society organizations are increasingly focusing on the need to improve the quality and effectiveness of governance.

The second scenario is an Islamist regime Morsi negotiates with SCAF a transition to civilian rule Islamists continue to dominate a restored parliament and the new constitution establishes a theocratic state.

(iv) Guaranteeing mechanisms for consultations with and the contribution of civil society in processes of governance and encouraging cooperation between local authorities and non governmental organizations

Judging on the basis of Pakistan, and much of the rest of the Muslim world, periods of (corrupt) civilian rule will alternate with cleansing military coups.

It is important to recall the sensitization carried out by some vibrant members of the civil society in Nigeria prior to the return of democratic rule in 1999.

She wondered whether the law provided for secular marriage and, if not, whether the Government planned to institute such a provision.

Zardari s sudden return fueled speculation about his future, but, more importantly, about the future of civilian rule in Pakistan.

Now, this is my favorite civil defense slide, and I I don't want to be indelicate, but this he's no longer in office. We don't really care, OK.

By April 1992, as civilian rule returned, 16 major political parties had been recognized 12 major political parties were active in 2004.

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Moreover, Sein initiated a dialogue with Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and the leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD), about a transition to civilian rule.

One measure of the quality of governance in over 150 countries is provided by Transparency International, an organization dedicated to strengthening civil society in the fight against government corruption.

The Internet, however, also empowers citizens with new tools and tactics to hold their elected officials accountable, increase transparency in government, and promote broader and more diverse civic engagement.

Recognizing also the crucial importance of the active involvement and contribution of civil society in ensuring that good governance practices benefit all people, including members of vulnerable and marginalized groups,

A further requirement, and one dictated by good governance , is that the government should consult with, promote the participation of, accept criticism from and establish an ongoing relationship with civil society groups.

Recognizing also the crucial importance of the active involvement and contribution of civil society in ensuring that good governance practices benefit all people, including members of vulnerable and marginalized groups,

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