(g)
the enhancing and strengthening of partnerships with the
private sector and civil society in order to achieve sustainable
socio-economic and political development.
Article 6(d)
The fundamental principles that shall govern the achievement of the
objectives of the Community by the Partner States shall include:
(d) good governance including adherence to the principles of
democracy, the rule of law, accountability, transparency,
social justice, equal opportunities, gender equality, as well as
the recognition, promotion and protection of human and
peoples rights in accordance with the provisions of the African
Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Article 7(1)(a) and (2)
(1)
The principles that shall govern the practical achievement of
the objectives of the Community shall include:
(a) people-centred and market-driven cooperation.
(2)
The Partner States undertake to abide by the principles of
good governance, including adherence to the principles of
democracy, the rule of law, social justice and the
maintenance of universally accepted standards of human
rights.
Article 8(1)
The Partner States shall:
(a)
(b)
Plan and direct their policies and resources with a view to
creating conditions favourable for the development and
achievement of the objectives of the Community and the
implementation of the Treaty.
Co-ordinate, through the institutions of the Community, their
economic and other policies to the extent necessary to
achieve the objectives of the Community, and
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