Somalia Conference 7 May 2013: key outcomes
A summary of the key outcomes of the Somalia Conference.
Somalia Conference
At the Somalia Conference in London on 7 May, the international community came together to agree practical measures to support the Federal 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s plans in three key areas 바카라 사이트“ security, justice and public financial management. In addition, the Federal 바카라 사이트 presented its vision for the implementation of federalism, the adoption of a permanent constitution, and holding of elections. The conference also agreed to work together to tackle sexual violence in Somalia.
During the conference, Somali 바카라 사이트 ministers shared detailed plans for developing the country바카라 사이트™s armed forces, police, justice sector and public financial management systems. The international community endorsed those plans and committed expertise and funding of over $300m to deliver them. They also agreed to work together through joint funding mechanisms, with the Federal 바카라 사이트 taking the lead on coordination.
Security
The conference welcomed the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s plans for national security architecture and for developing its armed forces, including the integration of militias. The 바카라 사이트 is committed to ensuring that these security structures are accountable, inclusive, proportionate and sustainable; and respect a civilian chain of command, the rule of law, and human rights. The international community agreed to support implementation of the Federal 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s security plans, and to provide assistance which should be coordinated by the Federal 바카라 사이트.
The conference also commended the Somalis and international partners for progress made in combating piracy over the last year including the efforts of Puntland and other regional or local governments and welcomed the Federal 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s Maritime Resource and Security Strategy. The international community expressed its determination to work with Somalia to eradicate piracy and other maritime crimes, and expressed support for the Federal 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s ongoing efforts to establish internationally recognised Somali waters, as well as partners바카라 사이트™ efforts to support the development of Somali maritime security capacities and to bring to justice those behind piracy.
Justice and Policing
The conference welcomed the Federal 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s vision for equal access for all to a robust, impartial and effective justice system, and commended its justice action plan setting out immediate priorities for assistance.
It also welcomed the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s four-year action plan to create an accountable, effective and responsive police service for Somalis and agreed to align assistance for both justice and police behind Federal 바카라 사이트 plans. The conference looked forward to the establishment of one Rule of Law Fund, under the leadership of the Federal 바카라 사이트 and donors, to channel funding for the justice and policing plans to dramatically improve coordination of their support.
The conference also committed to support the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s efforts to combat terrorism. An effective and secure criminal justice system, including the establishment and maintenance of prisons administered with respect for human dignity, will be central to Somalia바카라 사이트™s ability to tackle terrorism in a human rights-compliant manner and to reduce the threat from Al Shabaab in the long-term.
Public Financial Management
The Federal 바카라 사이트 set out its determination to tackle corruption, and fund public services. The conference welcomed the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s four-year plan to establish transparent and effective public financial management systems and committed to coordinate assistance using the structure set out by the 바카라 사이트. Partnership between Somalia and the international community will form the basis of future cooperation: the international community is committed to provide coordinated and sustained support for implementation of the Federal 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s plans. As part of this, a number of partners also announced new funding and initiatives such as equipment and plans to send experts and provide training.
You can read more in the Conference Communique