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Programmes

The new Strategic Plan (2004/05 - 2007/08) sets two long-term goals for the Secretariat that reflect the Aso Rock Declaration's emphasis on the promotion of democracy and development and are consistent with the Secretariat's Mission Statement:

Goal 1:To support member countries to prevent or resolve conflicts, strengthen democracy and the rule of law and achieve greater respect for human rights.

Goal 2:To support pro-poor policies for economic growth and sustainable development in member countries.

Goal 1 (Peace and Democracy) will be achieved through 4 Programmes:

 1 Good Offices for Peace
 2 Democracy and Consensus Building
 3 Rule of Law
 4 Human Rights

Goal 2 (Pro-Poor Growth and Sustainable Development) will be achieved through 9 Programmes:

 5 International Trade
 6 Investment
 7 Finance and Debt
 8 Public Sector Development
 9 Environmentally Sustainable Development
 10 Small States
 11 Education
 12 Health
 13 Young People

These 13 Programmes will be supported by 3 cross-cutting Programmes:

14 Gender Equality and Equity
15 Capacity Building and Institutional Development
16 Secretariat Governance, Management and Communications


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