15 Article 43 1. State Parties shall endeavour to provide free and compulsory basic education to all, especially girls, rural inhabitants, minorities, people with disabilities and other marginalized social groups. 2. In addition, State Parties shall ensure the literacy of citizens above compulsory school age, particularly women, rural inhabitants, minorities, people with disabilities, and other marginalized social groups. Chapter 10 Mechanisms for Application Article 44 To give effect to the commitments contained in this Charter: 1. Individual State Party Level State Parties commit themselves to implement the objectives, apply the principles and respect the commitments enshrined in this Charter as follows: (a) State Parties shall initiate appropriate measures including legislative, executive and administrative actions to bring State Parties’ national laws and regulations into conformity with this Charter; (b) State Parties shall take all necessary measures in accordance with constitutional provisions and procedures to ensure the wider dissemination of the Charter and all relevant legislation as may be necessary for the implementation of its fundamental principles; (c) State Parties shall promote political will as a necessary condition for the attainment of the goals set forth in this Charter; (d) State Parties shall incorporate the commitments and principles of the Charter in their national policies and strategies. 2. Commission Level A. At Continental Level (a) The Commission shall develop benchmarks for implementation of the commitments and principles of this Charter and evaluate compliance by State Parties; (b) The Commission shall promote the creation of favourable conditions for democratic governance in the African