DOCSLIB.ORG

The UN Constitutional

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The UN Constitutional THE UN CONSTITUTIONAL I A Newsletter on United Nations Issue 4 Constitutional Support Spring 2015 IN THIS ISSUE “The UN Constitutional” team is pleased to publish the fourth issue of its The UN Constitutional team comes newsletter featuring articles by constitutional experts, reports from the field, from the following agencies: and a digest of recent constitutions-related publications. UN Dep. of Political Affairs (DPA) UN Dep. of Peacekeeping Operations This spring issue includes one exclusive interview with the current President of (DPKO) the Libyan Constitutional Drafting Assembly. Our two feature articles deal with Office of the High Commissioner for the challenges facing constitutionalism in Africa, as well the historical roots of Human Rights (OHCHR) constitutional Sharia. In addition, this issue presents experiences from 10 UN UN Development Programme (UNDP) field missions/offices, as well as updates from Headquarters. UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) “The UN Constitutional” is a manifestation of the collective desire of 6 UN UN Women entities to raise awareness of constitutional issues and themes, share information, and strengthen the provision of constitutional assistance. INTERVIEW: FEATURED: FEATURED: Ali Tourhani, President of History of Constitutional Constitutionali sm in Africa: the Libyan Constitutional Law in the Sharia Legal the Challenge of Reform for Drafting Assembly (p.2) System (p.4) Undemocratic Purposes (p.6) UPDATES FROM THE FIELD & HQ (p.7) Burkina Faso p.8 Sierra Leone p.12 Central African Republic p.9 Somalia p.13 Grenada p.9 Tanzania p. 14 Liberia p. 10 Yemen p. 15 Libya p.11 Headquarters p.17 READER’S DIGEST (p.18) RESOURCES ON CONSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANCE SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER www.constitutionmaker.un.org (UN System personnel only) [email protected] The UN Constitutional – Issue 4 Issue 2013 1 INTERVIEW: DR. ALI TARHOUNI PRESIDENT, LIBYA CDA Interview with Dr. Ali Tarhouni President of the Libya Constitutional Drafting Assembly Questions by UNDP/UNSMIL Activists take part in a rally calling for Libyan unity. July 2012 (Credit: Iason Athanasiadis/UNSMIL) measures; (vii) local governance; and leaders, women’s groups, academics, Q.The CDA published a first (viii) the financial system, including experts and youth groups amongst draft constitution on its website natural resources. others, all of whom were thankfully in December 2014. Congrat- willing to make the often long journey ulations. Can you explain how In the first few months, in addition to to give us their input and share their the CDA conducted its work? our internal discussions, we wanted work. to be proactive in reaching out to the A.There were a number of phases public, to encourage their parti- The CDA members also attended cipation and to hear for ourselves workshops in Libya and outside leading to the work that has been their aspirations for the constitution. focusing on different topics such as produced so far. Shortly after the The CDA travelled across the country human rights, revenue sharing and CDA’s first meeting in April 2014, it to villages, towns and cities, for a local governance, amongst others. elected the office of the presidency, number of open town-hall meetings. organized its internal regulations and Unfortunately by July 2014, due to In total, the committees conducted agreed on the constitutional road the escalating security situation, the around 300 meetings and published map. outreach tour and the viability of their initial work on the CDA’s website visiting all parts of the country were on 24 December 2014. We then formed eight thematic no longer possible, as some areas committees and mandated each to became conflict zones. Following the release of the initial concentrate on developing different work of the committees on 24 chapters. The committee themes To ensure the consultation process December 2014, CDA members went were: (i) the form of the state and its continued, we established a mechan- back to each of their constituencies to basic components; (ii) the form and ism to receive written proposals and discuss the drafts with stakeholders. system of governance; (iii) the direct them to the relevant com- They conducted different meetings, judiciary, including the Constitutional mittee. We have also kept our doors workshops and social media consul- Court; (iv) independent constitutional open at our base in Beida, hosting tations in order to collect feedback bodies; (v) the army and police; (vi) meetings with different groups, from the public on these outputs. rights and liberties, plus transitional engaging with CSOs, community The UN Constitutional – Issue 4 Issue 2013 2 INTERVIEW: DR. ALI TARHOUNI PRESIDENT, LIBYA CDA Dr. Ali Tarhouni is a member of the Libyan What has been the most Q. Constitutional Drafting Assembly. During the first interesting and/or challenging CDA session, on 21 April 2014, he was elected the aspect of chairing the CDA? President of the CDA by a simple majority vote of its members. Born in Libya, Tarhouni studied economics at A. Chairing the CDA has allowed the University of Libya, until fleeing the country in me to feel connected to the whole of 1973. He was stripped of citizenship, sentenced to Libya, because not only do the CDA death in absentia, and put on a government hit list members represent the majority of in 1981. After immigrating to the United States, Libya, but as part of my work I meet Tarhouni continued his studies, earning a master's degree (1978) and a Ph.D. (1983) from Michigan Libyans from all across the country State University. From 1985 until the outbreak of who want to share their thoughts on the Libyan revolution, he was a popular senior the constitution and the hopes they lecturer in business economics at the University of Washington Michael G. Foster have for it. They remind me of how School of Business where he won numerous teaching awards. much faith the Libyan people are putting in us to deliver and also of After the Libyan revolution in 2011, Tarhouni was named to head both the oil and the responsibility we the CDA now finance ministries of the National Transitional Council, an opposition council bear. formed to coordinate anti-Gaddafi elements during the Libyan revolution. Tarhouni was also named as Deputy Prime Minister on 2 October 2011 after acting in the position for several months. Afterwards, he succeeded Mahmoud Jibril as acting The biggest challenge is to keep the Prime Minister, a role which ended with the election of Abdurrahim El-Keib. institution of the CDA above the current political struggles and ensure with some of their representatives to However as the CDA must remain we remain focused on the objective hear their specific demands. In non-partisan, and keep itself and its of producing a constitution that all December 2014, we established a activities separate from the current Libyans feel represents them and consensus committee, whose main political bodies, it has had very little ensures their hopes and dreams of a mandate is to define the concept and engagement with parliamentarians. better future. I’m reminded every mechanism of consensus with differ- hour, every day of how challenging it ent representatives of the Amazigh. is to draft a constitution for this The constitutional roadmap country that is divided and in the Q. midst of a civil war. calls for the CDA's draft, event- Q.How has the CDA engaged ually, to go to public referendum with the different stakeholders is this possible in the current Q.What were some of the more who are interested in the consti- political climate? If not, what do tutional process – for example, you think should or will happen difficult issues the CDA had to parliamentarians, civil society next with the constitution-making resolve? And how did the CDA go organizations, academics and the process? about achieving consensus? general public? Is more public consultation envisioned? A. There is still every intention A. Early on, one of the most that once the CDA delivers a draft difficult issues that we worked hard A. The CDA has always been Constitution there will be a refere- to resolve was how to ensure the willing and is in fact proactive in ndum. We have great hope that the participation of the Amazigh, Tebu engaging with all of civil society. As current political turmoil will not and Twareg communities, as they previously mentioned, alongside the continue much longer and that a initially chose to boycott the constitu- outreach to the cities that we held resolution will be found. In the tional elections. We succeeded in early on, we have ensured our doors meantime, we are continuing on the bringing on board the communities of were open to any of the civil society roadmap we have outlined and Tebu and Twareg. stakeholders interested in sharing focusing on completing our mandate their work, offering feedback or of delivering a draft constitution that We took steps to find a resolution to requesting information. is ready for a national public the Amazigh issue, including meeting referendum. The UN Constitutional – Issue 4 Issue 1–December 2013 3 INTERVIEW: DR. ALI TARHOUNI PRESIDENT, LIBYA CDA opinions. It will hopefully provide a society representatives and by Q.In what ways can the CDA valuable opportunity for Libyans to helping make the process more and constitution making process address their aspirations and inclusive and participatory. The UN contribute to positive resolution concerns, which in turn will create has also taken a leading role in the of the conflict? stronger social cohesion. co-ordination of the international community’s efforts to support the Once passed, the constitution will CDA. A.Libya is going through a difficult become the basis on which issues would be dealt with, as it will equally However unfortunately because of the period, which has adversely impacted protect the rights of the population.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • February 21, 2014
    A Week in the Horn 21.2.2014 News in Brief South Sudan’s Cessation of Hostilities’ Agreement under pressure Somali Prime Minister’s visit to Ethiopia Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide Eritrea’s continued extortion of the 2% Diaspora Tax Growth and development are the reality of the Somali Regional State not “silence and pain” False allegations and the reality of the private press in Ethiopia News in brief African Union Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide was launched on Thursday (February 20) at the African Union in Addis Ababa under the theme of “Remember, Unite, and Resolve.” The event, remembering the victims and aiming to revitalize Africa‟s commitment of the „never again‟ campaign against genocide in Africa, was organized by the Department of Political Affairs of the AU Commission and the Rwandan Embassy, and attended by Ethiopian government officials, the AU Commission, the diplomatic community, international organizations, and the Rwandan community in Addis Ababa. (See article) Ethiopia Prime Minister Hailemariam held talks with Sudan President Omar al-Bashir in Mekelle on Tuesday this week (February 18) during the celebrations marking the 39th anniversary of the establishment of the Tigrean People‟s Liberation Front. Discussions covered ways to strengthen bilateral trade, opening border crossings and activation of joint economic and trade committees. President Al-Bashir donated the airplane used by the late Prime Minister Meles and his colleagues to fly from Khartoum to Addis Ababa in May 1991 to the TPLF. Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed paid a three-day official visit to Addis Ababa at the end of last week (February 14 to 16), accompanied by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Transport and Aviation, and Information.
    [Show full text]
  • Constitution Building: Constitution (2013) a Global Review
    Constitution Building: Constitution Building: A Global Review (2013) A Global Review Constitution Building: A Global Review (2013) Constitution building: A Global Review (2013) provides a review of a series of constitution building processes across the world, highlighting the possible connections between these very complex processes and facilitating a broad understanding of recurring themes. While not attempting to make a comprehensive compendium of each and every constitution building process in 2013, the report focuses on countries where constitutional reform was most central to the national agenda. It reveals that constitution building processes do matter. They are important to the citizens who took part in the popular 2011 uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa seeking social justice and accountability, whose demands would only be met through changing the fundamental rules of state and society. They are important to the politicians and organized interest groups who seek to ensure their group’s place in their nation’s future. Finally, they are important to the international community, as peace and stability in the international order is ever-more dependent on national constitutional frameworks which support moderation in power, inclusive development and fundamental rights. International IDEA Strömsborg, SE-103 34, Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 8 698 37 00, fax: +46 8 20 24 22 E-mail: [email protected], website: www.idea.int Constitution Building: A Global Review (2013) Constitution Building: A Global Review (2013) Edited by: Sumit
    [Show full text]
  • Constitution Of
    Constitutionalism and Democratic Governance in Africa: Contemporary Perspectives from Sub-Saharan Africa Morris Kiwinda Mbondenyi (LLD, LLM (UNISA), LLB (Moi)) Senior Lecturer in Law, Africa Nazarene University Tom Ojienda (LLD (UNISA), LLM (Kings College), LLB (Nairobi)) Associate Professor of Law, Moi University with the assistance of Thuto Moratuoa Hlalele Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria 2013 Constitutionalism and democratic governance in Africa: Contemporary perspectives from Sub-Saharan Africa Published by: Pretoria University Law Press (PULP) The Pretoria University Law Press (PULP) is a publisher at the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, South Africa. PULP endeavours to publish and make available innovative, high-quality scholarly texts on law in Africa. PULP also publishes a series of collections of legal documents related to public law in Africa, as well as text books from African countries other than South Africa. This book was peer reviewed prior to publication. For more information on PULP, see www.pulp.up.ac.za Printed and bound by: ABC Press Cape Town To order, contact: PULP Faculty of Law University of Pretoria South Africa 0002 Tel: +27 12 420 4948 Fax: +27 12 362 5125 [email protected] www.pulp.up.ac.za Cover: Yolanda Booyzen, Centre for Human Rights Photograph: ‘Nothing is set in stone’ by O.F.E. on Flickr ISBN: 978-1-920538-14-9 © 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD AND DEDICATION ix CONTRIBUTORS xiii PART I: GENERAL THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES Introduction to and overview of constitutionalism
    [Show full text]
  • Topic 4: - the Development of Somalia
    TOPIC 4: - THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOMALIA TIMELINES FOR SOMALIA’S DEVELOPMENT: ANCIENT ERA TO PRESENT Ancient c. 2350 BC: The Land of Punt establishes trade with the Ancient Egyptians. 1st century AD: City states on the Somali coast are active in commerce trading with Greek, and later Roman merchants. Muslim era 700–1000: City states in Somalia trade with Arab merchants and adopt Islam. 1300–1400: Mogadishu and other prosperous Somali city-states are visited by Ibn Battuta and Zheng He. 1500–1660: The rise and fall of the Adal Sultanate. 1528–1535: Jihad against Ethiopia led by Ahmad ibn Ibrihim al-Ghazi (also called Ahmed Gurey and Ahmed Gran; "the Left-handed"). 1400–1700: The rise and fall of the Ajuran Sultanate. late 17th – late 19the century: Sultanate of the Geledi (Gobroon dynasty). mid-18th century – 1929: Majeerteen Sultanate also known as Migiurtinia. 1878–1927: Sultanate of Hobyo. Modern era 20 July, 1887 : British Somaliland protectorate (in the north) subordinated to Aden to 1905. 3 August, 1889: Benadir Coast Italian Protectorate (in the northeast), unoccupied until May 1893. 1900: Mohammed Abdullah Hassan spearheads a religious war against foreigners and establishes the Dervish State. 16 March, 1905: Italian Somaliland colony (in the northeast, central and south). July, 1910: Italian Somaliland becomes a crown colony. 1920: Mohammed Abdullah Hassan dies and the longest and bloodiest colonial resistance war in Africa ends. 15 January, 1935: Italian Somaliland becomes part of Italian East Africa with Italian Eritrea (and from 1936, Ethiopia). 1 June, 1936: The Somalia Governorate is established as one of the six governorates of Italian East Africa.
    [Show full text]
  • Interim Constitutions: Peacekeeping and Democracy-Building Tools
    Interim Constitutions Peacekeeping and Democracy-Building Tools PolicyPaper October 2015 International IDEA at a glance What is International IDEA? The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is an intergovernmental organization with a mission to support sustainable democracy worldwide. The objectives of the Institute are to support stronger democratic institutions and processes, and more sustainable, effective and legitimate democracy. What does International IDEA do? The Institute’s work is organized at global, regional and country level, focusing on the citizen as the driver of change. International IDEA produces comparative knowledge in its key areas of expertise: electoral processes, constitution building, political participation and representation, and democracy and development, as well as on democracy as it relates to gender, diversity, and conflict and security. IDEA brings this knowledge to national and local actors who are working for democratic reform, and facilitates dialogue in support of democratic change. In its work, IDEA aims for: • Increased capacity, legitimacy and credibility of democracy • More inclusive participation and accountable representation • More effective and legitimate democracy cooperation Where does International IDEA work? International IDEA works worldwide. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, the Institute has offices in Africa, the Asia-Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. Interim Constitutions Peacekeeping and Democracy-Building Tools Lead author Kimana Zulueta-Fülscher
    [Show full text]
  • Five Challenges in Somalia's Game of Thrones
    DIIS POLICY BRIEF OCTOBER 2015 Somali elections in 2016 FIVE KEY CHALLENGES IN SOMALIA’S GAME OF THRONES The security situation and infighting between RECOMMENDATIONS clans and politicians in Somalia have made it impossible to carry out the planned full-scale ■ Develop better models to engage productively elections in August 2016. More realism must with questions of clans. guide expectations of Somalia in the short and ■ Maintain pressure on the offices of the President medium-term. and the Prime Minister to clarify and consolidate roles and responsibilities. Somalia is at a critical juncture. The current ■ Maintain a strong focus on existing and emerging government’s mandate is ending and a constitutional interim administrations, including Puntland. referendum and elections are planned for August 2016. In 2012, when President Hassan Sheikh ■ Establish a better understanding of how to engage Mohamoud took office, it was clear that ending in security matters beyond al-Shabaab. conflict and building state institutions were Sisyphean ■ Ensure that the humanitarian situation does not tasks. In the course of the last few months, it has turn into a crisis, which would undermine progress become increasingly apparent that there are made. Working explicitly with the question of clans in Somalia constitutes a considerable and unavoidable dilemma “It’s the pinnacle of democracy that everyone who is eligible votes to elect, but there is a big gap between there and where we stand. There are different phases and different models for elections, but we have not yet agreed on a format to transition in 2016.” President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, July 2015 unreasonable expectations of what the government state-building and reconciliation.
    [Show full text]
  • United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia Unsom
    UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION IN SOMALIA UNSOM Briefing to the Security Council by Ambassador Nicholas Kay, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia 11 March 2014 [AS DELIVERED] Madam President, Members of the Council, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to brief the Council from Mogadishu today and for your continued support to Somalia’s peace-building and state-building. I am on the ground in Mogadishu and not with you in New York due to the intensity of events at this moment. I hope you understand. Madam President The best hope for peace and stability in Somalia, the Horn of Africa and beyond remains a united, secure and federal Somalia. This is achievable. Somalia can reach its goal of an agreed constitution, a nation-wide electoral process and increased security by 2016. But times are tough, and in the short term may get tougher. Insecurity in Mogadishu poses challenges for Somalis, the UN and the international community. 2014 is a crucial year. It is marked, I would say, by security and political challenges, which will be overcome if the Federal Government of Somalia and international partners remain united and if both accelerate delivery of their mutual commitments. Madam President As I speak, an expanded AMISOM and the Somali National Army (SNA) are prosecuting a renewed offensive against Al Shabaab, made possible by UN Security Council Resolution 2124. It will be the most significant and geographically extensive military advance since AMISOM started, and there have already been notable successes. I pay tribute to the commitment and sacrifices made by AMISOM and its police and troop contributing states.
    [Show full text]
  • Solidifying the Somali State: Puntland's Position and Key Priorities
    Africa Programme Transcript Solidifying the Somali State: Puntland’s Position and Key Priorities HE Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas President, Puntland State of Somalia Chair: Dr Michael Walls Director of Research and Senior Lecturer, Development Planning Unit, University College London 24 October 2014 The views expressed in this document are the sole responsibility of the speaker(s) and participants do not necessarily reflect the view of Chatham House, its staff, associates or Council. Chatham House is independent and owes no allegiance to any government or to any political body. It does not take institutional positions on policy issues. This document is issued on the understanding that if any extract is used, the author(s)/ speaker(s) and Chatham House should be credited, preferably with the date of the publication or details of the event. Where this document refers to or reports statements made by speakers at an event every effort has been made to provide a fair representation of their views and opinions. The published text of speeches and presentations may differ from delivery. 10 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LE T +44 (0)20 7957 5700 F +44 (0)20 7957 5710 www.chathamhouse.org Patron: Her Majesty The Queen Chairman: Stuart Popham QC Director: Dr Robin Niblett Charity Registration Number: 208223 2 Solidifying the Somali State: Puntland’s Position and Key Priorities Introduction This document is a transcript of a meeting held at Chatham House on 24 October 2014, which examined Puntland’s relationship with Somalia, and how this may change over the next three years. There have been a number of positive developments from Puntland in recent years.
    [Show full text]
  • 3243 Tel.: (251-11) 5513 822 Fax: (251-11) 5519 321 Email: [email protected]
    AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIÃO AFRICANA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, P.O. Box: 3243 Tel.: (251-11) 5513 822 Fax: (251-11) 5519 321 Email: [email protected] PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL 462nd MEETING ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA 16 OCTOBER 2014 PSC/PR/2.(CDLXII) REPORT OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION ON THE SITUATION IN SOMALIA PSC/PR/2.(CDLXII) Page 1 REPORT OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION ON THE SITUATION IN SOMALIA I. INTRODUCTION 1. The present report is submitted pursuant to the relevant decisions of Council. It provides an update on the main developments that took place in Somalia during the period under review, the implementation of the mandate of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and other related issues. The report concludes with observations on the way forward. II. POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS 2. The overall political developments in Somalia remain encouraging, with evidence of progress in the State formation process, constitutional review and preparations for elections by 2016. a) State Formation Process 3. Since the signing of the August 2013 Addis Ababa Agreement establishing the Interim Jubba Administration, there has been some progress in the implementation of this Agreement. Furthermore, agreements have been reached regarding the establishment of two other States, namely the South-West and Central States. On 23 June 2014, the South West-6 Group and a delegation of South-West-3 Group signed a historic Agreement at Villa Somalia to set up an Interim South-West Administration that would include the regions of Bay, Bakol and Lower Shabelle. A Technical Committee was set up to prepare the roadmap for the creation of an interim South-West Administration.
    [Show full text]
  • THE ACCOUNTING EDUCATION in LIBYAN UNIVERSITIES AFTER LIBYAN REVOLUTION of 2011 Case Study on Libyan Universities
    70 The Accounting Education in Libyan Universities .... THE ACCOUNTING EDUCATION IN LIBYAN UNIVERSITIES AFTER LIBYAN REVOLUTION OF 2011 Case study on Libyan Universities. Abdarahman M Kalifa Iwan Triyuwono Ali Djamhuri University of Brawijaya, Indonesia Abstract The aim of this paper is to explore the accounting educa­ tion in Libyan universities after Libyan revolution of 2011. This study analyses the influence of recent political regu­ lation on accounting education in Libyan universities. This study uses accounting courses, textbooks and accounting lecturers and teaching method on two Libyan universities as indicators of accounting education. Interviews were con­ ducted with some lecturers from University of Al-Zawiya and University of Al-Asmrya to obtain the required data. The study finds that Libyan accounting education has been reformed after Libyan revolution by current Libyan political system through the issuance of Libyan Education law No. (66) 2011 by the Ministry of Libyan Education. This law cancels any subjects relating to previous Libyan political system such as four courses of political culture. Other find­ ings are: the introduction and implementation, the number of lecturers sent to UK to learn new teaching methods and the number of Libyan lecturers are increasing. Key words: accounting courses, textbooks and accounting lectures and teaching method. INTRODUCTION An accounting education system is similar to any education sys­ tem which consists of students, academic staff, accounting curriculum, and resources (library, computers, facilities and technology). Additional­ ly, the accounting education system itself is a factor of the wider national education system of the country. The education system is affected by and affects social, economical, political, and cultural environments of the Vol.
    [Show full text]
  • UNDP Guidance Note on Constitution-Making Support UNDP Guidance Note on Constitution-Making Support
    United Nations Development Programme UNDP GUIDANCE NOTE ON CONSTITUTION-mAKING SUPPORT UNDP GUIDANCE NOTE ON CONSTITUTION-makiNG SUPPORT UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in more than 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. Copyright © 2014 United Nations Development Programme One United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017, USA 2 UNDP GUIDANCE NOTE ON CONSTITUTION-mAKING SUPPORT UNDP GUIDANCE NOTE ON CONSTITUTION-mAKING SUPPORT (2014) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This UNDP Guidance Note brings together good practice experiences and lessons learned from across UNDP and is the result of contributions from UNDP’s staff across the globe. The Guidance Note was drafted and edited by a team from UNDP’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS). The main contributors from BPPS included Charmaine Rodrigues, Shelley Inglis and Shaima Hussein. Additional feedback and input was provided by UNDP personnel at headquarters, regional offices and country offices: Naglaa Arafa, Rouba Beydoun, Gigi Bregadze, Vivek Divan, Rym Hazem, Irakli Kobakhidze, Niall McCann, Jonathan Murphy, Natia Natsvlishvili, Bui Phuong Tra, Olivier Pierre-Louveaux, Geoff Prewitt, Shireen Said, Adam Styp-Rekowski and Davaadulam Tsegmed. We are also grateful to Professor Larry Taman for his support in conceptualizing and drafting the Guidance Note. The Guidance Note was final- ized under the overall guidance of Patrick Keuleers, Eugenia Piza-Lopez and Charles Chauvel. UNDP would like to thank the external reviewers who provided feedback and comments: Jason Gluck (Senior Constitutional Assistance Adviser, Department of Political Affairs – DPA), Christina Murray (DPA Mediation Standby Team Adviser), Sumit Bisarya (Senior Project Manager – Constitution Building, International IDEA) and Susan Stigant (Senior Programme Officer, US Institute for Peace).
    [Show full text]
  • The UN Constitutional.”
    THE UN CONSTITUTIONAL I A Newsletter on United Nations Issue 1 Constitutional Support Winter 2013/2014 FOREWORD IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED ARTICLES (p.2-7) . Interview with Nicholas Fink Haysom (p.2) . Experience from UNDP’s work on Civic Education in Kenya (p.4) . Comments on the Nature and Importance of “Equal Citizenship” for Political Transitions (p.6) UPDATES FROM THE FIELD & HQ (p.8-15) Graffiti for the Constitutional Assembly in Ecuador during the constitutional review process in 2007. Credit: ak.beck/Flickr . Iraq (p.8) . Liberia (p.9) We, the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (DPA) and Department of . Libya (p.10) Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United . Mongolia (p.11) Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and UN Women are pleased to publish this . Nepal (p.11) inaugural issue of “The UN Constitutional.” . Somalia (p.12) The UN, through its field presence and from headquarters, has been providing . Tunisia (p.13) assistance to constitution-making processes in a number of countries, including in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Iraq, Kosovo and Nepal. In an effort to strengthen system- READER’s DIGEST (p.15) wide information sharing, coordination, and partnership in the area of constitutional assistance, DPA, DPKO, OHCHR, UNDP, UNICEF, and UN Women created an internal coordination structure dedicated to making UN constitutional support to Member ANNOUCEMENTS (p.16) States more effective and efficient. To this end, DPA and UNDP conducted joint constitutional assistance missions to Libya, Sierra Leone, and Somalia in 2013. UN Women Database (p.16) Additionally, the six UN entities have undertaken several joint initiatives to improve .
    [Show full text]