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Public Institutions and Services
Uganda
- EnglishThe State shall endeavour to fulfil the fundamental rights of all Ugandans to social justice and economic development and shall, in particular, ensure that-
a. all developmental efforts are directed at ensuring the maximum social and cultural well-being of the people; and
b. all Ugandans enjoy rights and opportunities and access to education, health services, clean and safe water, work, decent shelter, adequate clothing, food security and pension and retirement benefits. (National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, XIV)
Public Institutions and Services
Cabo Verde
- English1. Public Administration personnel and all other agents of the State and of other public entities shall operate exclusively in the public’s interest defined by the competent authorities and must, in the exercise of their functions, act with special respect for the principles of justice, neutrality and impartiality, respect for citizens’ rights and equal treatment for all who use them, under the terms of the law.
… (Art. 241) - Portuguese1. O pessoal da Administração Pública e os demais agentes do Estado e de outras entidades públicas estão exclusivamente ao serviço do interesse público definido pelos órgãos competentes, devendo, no exercício das suas funções, agir com especial respeito pelos princípios de justiça, isenção e imparcialidade, de respeito pelos direitos dos cidadãos e de igualdade de tratamento de todos os utentes, nos termos da lei.
… (Art. 241)
Public Institutions and Services
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- EnglishAll Congolese have the right to enjoy the national wealth.
The State has the duty to redistribute it equitably and to guarantee the right to development. (Art. 58) - FrenchTous les Congolais ont le droit de jouir des richesses nationales.
L’Etat a le devoir de les redistribuer équitablement et de garantir le droit au développement. (Art. 58)
Public Institutions and Services
Eswatini
- English…
(5) The State shall make reasonable provision for the welfare and maintenance of the aged and shall protect the family and recognise the significant role of the family in society.
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(8) Without compromising quality the State shall promote free and compulsory basic education for all and shall take all practical measures to ensure the provision of basic health care services to the population.
… (Sec. 60)
Public Institutions and Services
Kenya
- EnglishThe objects of the devolution of government are-
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f. to promote social and economic development and the provision of proximate, easily accessible services throughout Kenya;
… (Art. 174) - SwahiliMalengo ya ugatuzi wa serikali ni-
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f. kuimarisha maendeleo ya kijamii na kiuchumi na kutoa huduma karibu na wananchi, zinazopatikana kwa urahisi katika nchi nzima ya Kenya;
… (Kifungu cha 174)
Public Institutions and Services
Mauritius
- English1. The law to be applied with respect to any pensions benefits that were granted to any person before 12 March 1968 shall be the law that was in force at the date on which those benefits were granted or any law in force at a later date that is not less favourable to that person.
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5. In this section, "pensions benefits" means any pensions, compensation, gratuities or other like allowances for persons in respect of their service as public officers or for the widows, children, dependents or personal representatives of such persons in respect of such service.
… (Sec. 94)
Public Institutions and Services
Niger
- EnglishParents have the right and duty to raise, educate and protect their children. Descendants have the right and duty to assist and help the ascendants. Both [les uns comme les autres] are supported in this task by the State and the other public collectivities.
… (Art. 23) - FrenchLes parents ont le droit et le devoir d'élever, d'éduquer et de protéger leurs enfants. Les descendants ont le droit et le devoir d'assister et d'aider les ascendants. Les uns comme les autres sont soutenus dans cette tâche par l'État et les autres collectivités publiques.
… (Art. 23)
Public Institutions and Services
Sierra Leone
- English(1) Except with his own consent, no person shall be subjected to the search of his person or his property or the entry by others on his premises, or interference with his correspondence, telephone conversations and telegraphic and electronic communications.
(2) Nothing contained in or done under authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that the law in question makes provision that is reasonably required—
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e. for the purpose of affording such special care and assistance as are necessary for the health, safety, development and well-being of women, children and young persons, the aged and the handicapped; and except in so far as that provision or, as the case may be, the thing done under authority thereof is shown not to be reasonably justifiable in a democratic society. (Sec. 22)
Public Institutions and Services
Sudan
- English(1) Independent commissions shall be established, and figures with attested competence and integrity shall be nominated therefor. They are formed and their competencies defined by the laws that establish them.
(2) For nomination to membership on such commissions, candidates shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Academic qualification and practical expertise in the relevant field;
(b) May not have held sovereign or constitutional positions during the period of rule from June 1989;
(c) Neutrality, integrity, competence and professional independence;
(3) The Sovereignty Council appoints the chairman and members of the following commissions, in consultation with the Cabinet:
(a) Peace Commission;
(b) Borders Commission;
(c) Constitutional Drafting and the Constitutional Conference Commission;
(d) Elections Commission.
(5) [sic] (a) Legal Reform Commission;
(b) Anti-Corruption and Public Funds Recovery Commission;
(c) Human Rights Commission;
(d) Civil Service Reform Commission;
(e) Land Commission;
(f) Transitional Justice Commission;
(g) Women and Gender Equality Commission;
(h) Any other commissions that the Cabinet deems necessary to establish. (Art. 38) - Arabic1. تنشأ مفوضيات مستقلة ويرشح لها شخصيات من الخبراء مشهود لهم بالكفاءة والنزاهة، وتشكل وتحدد إختصاصاتها وفق القوانيين التي تنشئها.
2. يشترط في المرشح لعضوية المفوضيات:
ا. التأهيل العلمي والخبرة العملية في المجال المعني.
ب. عدم تولي مناصب سياديه او دستوريه خلال فترة حكم ثلاثين يونيو 1989م
ج. الحياد والنزاهة والكفاءة والاستقلالية.
3. يعين مجلس الوزراء رئيس واعضاء المفوضيات الأتيه بالتشاور مع مجلس الوزراء:
ا. مفوضية السلام
ب. مفوضية الحدود،
ج. مفوضية صناعة الدستور والمؤتمر الدستوري.
د. مفوضية الانتخابات.
4. يعين مجلس الوزراء رئيس واعضاء المفوضيات الاتيه:
ا. مفوضية الاصلاح القانونى.
ب. مفوضية مكافحة الفساد واسترداد الاموال العامة.
ج. مفوضية حقوق الانسان.
د. مفوضية اصلاح الخذمة المدنية.
ه. مفوضية الاراضي
و. مفوضية العدالة الانتقالية.
ز. مفوضية المرأة والمساواة النوعية
ح. اي مفوضية اخري يري مجلس الوزراء ضرورة لإنشاءها. (المادة 39)
Public Institutions and Services
Burkina Faso
- English
The family is the basic unit of society. The State has the duty to protect it.
… (Art. 23) - French
La famille est la cellule de base de la société. L’Etat lui doit protection.
… (Art. 23)