12 Article 28 State Parties shall ensure and promote strong partnerships and dialogue between government, civil society and private sector. Article 29 1. State Parties shall recognize the crucial role of women in development and strengthening of democracy. 2. State Parties shall create the necessary conditions for full and active participation of women in the decision-making processes and structures at all levels as a fundamental element in the promotion and exercise of a democratic culture. 3. State Parties shall take all possible measures to encourage the full and active participation of women in the electoral process and ensure gender parity in representation at all levels, including legislatures. Article 30 State Parties shall promote citizen participation in the development process through appropriate structures. Article 31 1. State Parties shall promote participation of social groups with special needs, including the Youth and people with disabilities, in the governance process. 2. State Parties shall ensure systematic and comprehensive civic education in order to encourage full participation of social groups with special needs in democracy and development processes. Article 32 State Parties shall strive to institutionalize good political governance through: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Accountable, efficient and effective public administration; Strengthening the functioning and effectiveness of parliaments; An independent judiciary; Relevant reforms of public institutions including the security sector; Harmonious relationships in society including civil-military relations; Consolidating sustainable multiparty political systems;