Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Enhanced Integrated Framework ...

Table 6.1. Cross cutting issues in the Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights PillarAnti-Corruption Gender Equality Counter-Narcotics Environment Regional Capacity BuildingBy Jaddi 1392 (end-2013), the corruptionin the judiciary and the government atall levels especially in security, customs,civil administration and municipalitieswill be significantly reduced. A monitoringmechanism to track corruption inhigh places will be put in place by Jaddi1387 (end-2008). By Jaddi 1387 (end-2008), cross-cutting electronic governmentapplications will be launched toreduce corruption and increase efficiency.By Jaddi 1387 (end-2008), theGovernment will establish and implementa public complaints mechanism.The citizens have right of access to informationfrom government offices inaccordance with Article 50 of the Constitution.This right will have no limits,unless it violates the rights of others. ByJaddi 1389 (end-2010), the legal frameworkrequired for exercising this rightprovided under the constitution will beput in place, distributed to all judicialand legislative institutions, and madeavailable to the public and, implemented.By Jaddi 1389 (end-2010), the Governmentwill increase the number of arrestsand prosecutions of traffickers and corruptofficials, and improve its informationbase concerning those involved inthe drugs trade, with a view to enhancingthe selection system for national andsub-national public appointments. Publicofficials elected and appointed tohigh positions will be required to declaretheir asset before taking charge of theirThe Governmentwill fully implementthe NationalActionPlan for Womenin Afghanistan byJaddi 1389.The Governmentwill bring legislationon affirmativeaction providinga specificpercent reservationof seats forwomen in theelected district,municipal andvillage councilsas well as in thecivil service. Theset targets will beseen as a minimumand not,over time, as amaximum.Affirmative actionon allocatingseats for womenwill be linked toeducation reformsfor women.Educatingwomen will helpbreak the genderbias and preparewomen for moresignificant participationin gov-By Jaddi 1389 (end-2010), the Governmentwill increase the numberof arrests andprosecutions of traffickersand corruptofficials, and will improveits informationbase concerning thoseinvolved in the drugstrade, with a view toenhancing the selectionsystem for national andsub-national publicappointments. Publicofficials elected andappointed to high positionswill be required todeclare their assets beforetaking office andon a periodical basisduring their tenure inpublic office.The Government willestablish and supportthe existing CounterNarcotics units in keyministries and will establishcoordinationmechanisms for a coordinatedGovernmentresponse.The National Assemblywill organize trainingsfor its members on CNissues, in particular theCN Law.National Environmental Governance:The Government willestablish the following rightsof the public (individuals andtheir associations) with regardto the environment:1. The right of everyone toreceive environmental informationthat is held by publicauthorities ("access to environmentalinformation").2. The right of both womenand men to participate in environmentaldecision-making.("public participation in environmentaldecision-making");3. The right to review proceduresto challenge public decisionsthat have been madewithout respecting the twoaforementioned rights or environmentallaw in general("access to environmental justice").Local Environmental Governance:Natural resources willbe managed through community-basedmechanisms andwith the support of legitimatelocal governments.Natural Resource Management-relatedinterventionswill be based on broad consultationswith local communities(that include marginalizedgroups like pastoralists orLOGOTRI is theNetwork of LocalGovernment Trainingand ResearchInstitutes in Asiaand the Pacific. Itsmembers are bothgovernmental,autonomous andprivate sector institutionsand organizationsinvolvedprimarily inlocal governmenttraining and research.The IndependentDirectorateof Local Governance(IDLG)will collaboratewith the LOGOTRIwith a view to organizingtrainingand study tours ofAfghan subnationalgovernancepolicy makersand Afghan officialsat LOGOTRImemberinstitutionsin Asiaand the Pacific.The capacity of National AssemblyMembers will be built in draftingand ratification of legislation, reviewand input to the nationalbudget review, oversight, and representation,and on issues related towomen’s rights, national security,international relations, and interethnicrelations.The Government will strengthenthe capacity of Provincial Councils,support knowledge sharing andexchange among Provincial Councils.The Government willstrengthen the elected sub-nationalrepresentative bodies enablingthem to perform their roles andfulfill their responsibilities towardstheir constituent citizens.By end-1389 (20 March 2011), theGovernment will build institutionaland administrative capabilities inprovincial, district and, municipaladministrations to manage basicservice delivery through reformingorganizational structures, streamliningmanagement processes, developingessential skills and knowledgeof civil servants.A training policy for entire publicsector workforce will be developedand implemented. Institutionalarrangements shall be put in placeto ensure that each member of theworkforce gets trained at least oncein two years in organization specificand job specific training along with70AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (ANDS)