Central African Republic launches sweeping governance reforms

The Central African Republic is launching sweeping reforms to promote good governance, an important step towards reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development. The reforms include improving public services; promoting decentralization and local governance; enhancing economic policies; and setting up an effective, transparent judicial system that respects human rights. The other areas are: creating an enabling environment for private sector development, promoting civil society participation in public affairs, and strengthening operations of the National Assembly.