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". – Mr President, the Commission is committed to supporting the peace process and to addressing effectively and without delay the dramatic humanitarian crisis in Angola.
The Commission stands ready to support the organisation of elections as soon as conditions on the ground allow.
We underline that interventions to promote good governance will have high priority at all stages in the support strategy for Angola. We propose to contribute in particular to the reinforcement of the judicial sector and to the reform of administration and public finances.
The Community’s future strategy for Angola under the 9th EDF is currently under discussion with the government and civil society. That strategy will establish links between relief, rehabilitation and development. Substantial funding will be earmarked to support resettlement, including micro-projects and the re-establishment of agricultural production and livestock breeding in order to provide a boost to the socio-economic recovery of war-affected zones, particularly in the Central Highlands.
The Community will continue to provide support for health and education, as well as capacity-building to the provincial administrations, which should ultimately take responsibility for establishing and maintaining social structures and systems.
The Commission welcomes the government’s intention to organise an international conference for the reconstruction of the country and trusts that the views of all groups of society will be reflected in the reconstruction plan to be presented. The Commission has offered to cooperate in the preparation of this international conference.
In response to the signing of the peace agreement between the government and UNITA and to an appeal for assistance in addressing the humanitarian situation, the Commission drew up an action plan for Angola to support the peace process.
The action plan identifies a financial package of EUR 125m aimed at addressing the most pressing concerns at this stage, including emergency relief, food aid and food security, reintegration and resettlement of refugees and displaced persons, and de-mining operations.
The Commission provides substantial humanitarian support to reduce the suffering of the displaced populations in Angola. The Commission urges the government to take further measures to facilitate delivery of emergency relief assistance. The Commission encourages the government to prioritise the extension of the assistance to the entire territory in its discussions with UNITA.
We are conscious of the fact that the presence of land- and anti-personnel mines is an enormous obstacle in terms of humanitarian access, resettlement and rehabilitation. Increased security on the ground will make it possible for the Commission to implement, through specialised organisations, the substantial funding already earmarked for de-mining operations.
The Commission considers the demobilisation of UNITA and the Angolan armed forces troops a vital element in the peace process and in this context is considering with other partners support for the Angola Demobilisation and Reintegration Programme.
To ensure lasting peace, the government should improve the democratic conditions in Angola, especially promoting improvements in the human rights situation and freedom of the press. These, together with freedom of movement, reform of constitutional and electoral laws and a proper census of the population, will be essential to allow free and fair elections to take place.
Continued efforts to allow UNITA time and space to reorganise and become a viable political force are encouraged.
The Commission urges both parties to consult all segments of Angolan civil society, including the churches, with a view to national reconciliation and lasting peace."@en1
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