331. The right of peoples to self-determination in established by the Constitution of Mali in force. Indeed, by subscribing to the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights of 27 June 1981, Mali expresses its will to make this right a reality for the people. 332. In this spirit, Mali is pursuing a diplomacy founded on the promotion of peace, regional and international cooperation, peaceful resolution of conflicts between States in the respect of justice, freedom and sovereignty of peoples. The right of peoples to freely dispose of their resources and wealth (Article 21) 333. The right of peoples to freely dispose of their resources and wealth is based on the principles of independence and the sovereignty of States. The State of Mali has recognised this independence and sovereignty of States in its Constitution of 25 February 1992 in Article 25, which provides that : “Mali is an independent, sovereign, indivisible, democratic, secular and social Republic”. 334. To give concrete expression to this will, Mali has adopted a Mining Code, Estate and Land Code for the management of all the resources, particularly in respect of mining, wildlife and fishery resources. 335. Furthermore, since 1995, it has resolutely committed itself to the ambitious policy of decentralisation which enables the local authorities unfettered administration, in particular of local resources and wealth for the benefit of their communities. The right of peoples to economic, social and cultural development (Article 22) 336. The right of peoples to economic, social and cultural development is recognised in Mali. It is exercised through public policies and development programmes and projects. 337. Since 2002, Mali committed itself to the formulation and implementation of the strategic framework for growth and poverty reduction, the specific objectives of which are: (i) to accelerate growth and (ii) improve the well-being of the population. 338. This framework which is a single development reference in Mali deals with civil, political, economic, social, cultural and solidarity rights of the people of Mali. It perceives development in a comprehensive and holistic approach which has enabled the poverty index to move from 56% in 2006 to 43.6% in 2010. 339. This right reflects in the development of infrastructure, the strengthening of technical supervision, support for the private sector and/or the creation of events, the enhancement and protection of heritage. In other words, they include: 67