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Conference ends with call for conflict-prevention network

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    A colloquium on peace, social stability and lasting development in Lusophone African countries ended on Friday with a call for the creation of a worldwide network for the promotion of peace and conflict-prevention in Africa.

    The former presidents, researchers and other academics and politicians from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Sao Tome/Principe who participated in the meeting also recommended the devoting of a week to the culture of peace and tolerance.

    The colloquium, held on 7-10 December in Praia, Cape Verde, was organised by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in conjunction with the government and civil society of Cape Verde.

    Participants recommended the creation of public mechanisms to ensure key aspects of good governance such as the independence of parliaments and the judiciary, and the autonomy of central banks.

    Other recommendations related to respect for freedom of expression, strengthening the role of independent media and creating constitutional mechanisms capable of supporting people's participation in decision-making at various levels.

    The colloquium also advocated strengthening the role of traditional authorities in conflict prevention and resolution, the non-politicisation of the armed forces and their involvement in the process of integration and socio-economic development.

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