UN ENVOY URGES SIERRA LEONEANS TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADVANCE DEMOCRACY, DEVELOPMENT

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Subject: UN ENVOY URGES SIERRA LEONEANS TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADVANCE
DEMOCRACY, DEVELOPMENT
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UN ENVOY URGES SIERRA LEONEANS TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADVANCE DEMOCRACY,
DEVELOPMENTNew York, Sep 18 2013 7:00PMA senior United Nations
official today called on all Sierra Leoneans to set aside their
differences and work together to advance economic development and
democracy, as the world body prepares to wrap up its mission there
next year.

The UN has been supporting the West African nation since the end of
its civil war in 2002. In light of the significant advances that have
been made over the past decade, the current mission – the UN
Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) – is set to
fully draw down and transfer its responsibilities to the UN country
team by 31 March 2014.

Briefing the Security Council today, the Secretary-General's Executive
Representative and head of UNIPSIL, Jens Anders Toyberg-Frandzen,
reported that the implementation of the mission's transition and exit
strategy is on course.

"We are firmly set to complete a full drawdown on 31 March 2014," he
stated. "At the same time, Sierra Leone has embarked on major
undertakings: the launching of the country's development agenda, or
'Agenda for Prosperity', and a constitutional review exercise."

Mr. Toyberg-Frandzen noted that these undertakings are "ambitious, but
essential" for the country's economic development and democratic
transformation, and in addressing the root causes of the conflict.

"There are already high expectations," he said. "Success in meeting
these expectations and building a prosperous, democratic and peaceful
country is not only the responsibility of the Government or a
particular group, but a shared responsibility of all Sierra Leoneans,
including the country's political parties, civil society, traditional
leaders and others.

"I therefore call on all Sierra Leoneans to set aside their political
differences and group interests, and work together in a spirit of
national unity to promote the development and democratization agenda
of their country."

Sierra Leone, the envoy added, has made significant progress over the
past decade in the consolidation of its hard-won peace and democratic
transformation with the support of the UN and the international
community.

"Sustaining these gains and achieving the country's ambitious
development aspirations would, however, require continued efforts and
commitment at strengthening and empowering [its] democratic
institutions and promoting the rule of law and democratic governance,"
he said.

"In that respect, attention and priority should be given, among
others, to combating corruption, ensuring the professionalism and
independence of the security and justice sectors, and building the
capacity of national institutions, including Parliament, to
effectively play their role."

Guillermo E. Rishchynski, Chair of the Sierra Leone configuration of
the UN Peacebuilding Commission, told the Council that while the
country has made significant progress in recent years, some challenges
will linger. "UN planning reflects these needs, with continued
investment in conflict prevention, security sector reform, and human
rights required," he noted.

"If managed successfully and inclusively, the forthcoming
constitutional review also has the potential to be a transformative
process, especially if it advances equality between women and men and
provides a new basis for mitigating Sierra Leone's 'winner-takes-all'
politics."

Recalling that the Council has requested that the Peacebuilding
Commission review its engagement in Sierra Leone with a view to
scaling down its role, Mr. Rishchynski said that an initial review of
peacebuilding in the country will be conducted in October.

"This exercise will examine progress to date, evaluate outstanding
challenges, and assess areas potentially requiring additional
support," he stated. "These findings will inform a technical mission
to Sierra Leone later in the fall, which will begin to establish the
parameters of the Commission's own transition process."

Mr. Rishchynski said he then plans to conduct a Chair's visit in late
2013 which will provide an opportunity to discuss progress on the UN
transition and the Agenda for Prosperity, as well as to finalize
agreement with the Government on the nature and duration of the
Commission's support.Sep 18 2013 7:00PM
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