Promoting democracy and good governance and strengthening State administration

We recognize respect for the rules of democracy, for human rights and good economic and financial governance.

Democracy is the underlying imperative for human security, social integration and good governance.

Democracy and good governance should be strengthened in countries that have not experienced crises.

There is a growing convergence of views about democratization, human rights and good governance.

Another challenge in any peacebuilding process lies in the area of democratization and good governance.

The broader commitments to democracy, human rights and good governance must also be discharged.

It should also be noted that it is the lack of democracy and good governance that leads to terrorism.

It is our sincere hope that democracy and constitutional rule will be promptly restored in Burundi.

The Liberian people had begun the process of establishing democracy, accountability, good governance, respect for human rights and popular participation.

Regional stabilization implies support for the AU in its efforts to consolidate democracy and good governance.

On the political front, developments in Africa are very encouraging for the growth of democracy and constitutional governance.

Political organization, autonomy and local government

We also fully support the decision to establish a democracy fund to promote democratic practice and good governance as the surest guarantor of human rights.

And all of these conflicts are compounded by power games and bad or less than democratic governance.

For its part, the US has sponsored a number of specific actions to promote democracy and good governance in the region.

For our part, shouldering our responsibility will mean working to strengthen democracy and good governance, peacebuilding and fighting against blind violence and terrorism.

We believe that there is a need for better coordination and greater focus of the international community's efforts on promoting democracy and good governance.

Sustainable development, including poverty alleviation, was enhanced by democracy, good governance and public participation.

These include the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2004), the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance (2007), and the Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa (2002).

local governance, and also development.

Welcoming the continued commitment made by the States members of the Community to deepen democracy, human rights, good governance and sound economic management,

Nevertheless, coups, whether violent or peaceful, are the antithesis of democratic institutions, and military rule can last a long time.

We also welcome new and innovative initiatives on financing and good governance, including the global Democracy Fund, the French initiative and others.

Collectively, they voted against Musharraf and religious extremists, and in favor of democracy, the rule of law, and good governance.

The importance for the sustainability of development efforts of good governance, well functioning democratic institutions and full respect for human rights and the rule of law cannot be underestimated.

Recalling their commitment to build, consolidate and strengthen democratic institutions founded on accountability, transparency, good governance and the rule of law,

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The world must heed the needs of Africa, but Africa must also face up to its responsibilities by strengthening democracy, good governance and the rule of law.

The METAGORA (Measuring Democracy, Human Rights and Governance) project, under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, measures the human rights situation of indigenous peoples.

Acknowledging that democracy contributes to the realization of all human rights and that there is a close link between democracy and good governance on the one hand and economic development and poverty alleviation on the other,

Acknowledging that democracy contributes to the realization of all human rights and that there is a close link between democracy and good governance on the one hand and economic development and poverty alleviation on the other,

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local governance, and also development.

(c) Encouraging the study, in schools and universities, of democracy, human rights, good governance and the functioning of public administration, political institutions and civil society organizations

Minorities and self determination and autonomy

Democracy, good governance and the rule of law

Good governance is gaining ground.

Decentralization, social mobilization and local governance

6. Welcomes the partnership agreement concluded recently between the United Nations Democracy Fund and the Inter Parliamentary Union, and looks forward to growing cooperation in the realm of democracy and good governance

There is a strong connection among security, development and respect for human rights, democratic values and good governance in everything that we are now attempting with a view to reforming the Organization.

V. Human rights, democracy and good governance

Millions of Pakistanis delivered a clear message at the polls. Collectively, they voted against Musharraf and religious extremists, and in favor of democracy, the rule of law, and good governance.

Defeating the scourge of terrorism in the 21st century mandates a collective and interdependent effort, with the United Nations best suited to be at the forefront of the promulgation and promotion of democracy, good governance, and human rights.

African countries have committed themselves to the promotion of democracy and good governance, including economic governance, as espoused by the African leaders, including in the African Peer Review Mechanism.