CONCLUDING REMARKS This report highlights the fact that human rights issues are placed at the centre of policies and laws which reflects the commitment of the government to ensure good governance and eradicate poverty in Ethiopia. The Government firmly believes in the virtues of the African Human Rights System. The major African Human Rights Treaties have been ratified by Ethiopia to become part of the national legal framework. The Government also believes that a lot remains to be done and will continue to devote adequate resources to the education and health sectors. The level of poverty and related challenges still require additional effort. It must be underlined that the major achievements recorded in some critical areas have been the results of the joint activity of the people, the government and the partners. The House of Peoples‟ Representatives has adopted legislation to give effect to the African Charter on Human Peoples‟ Rights. Ethiopia has adopted laws that guarantee the right to fair trial and the proper and dignified treatment of prisoners. Ethiopian laws provide the basis for exercise of the right of access to information and freedom of expression, freedom of religion and the right to worship freely. The right to participate in the Government has been realized at various levels. Freedom of Movement has been guaranteed to all citizens. The pillars of economic rights - the right to property, the right to work, the right to education and to health - have been consistently promoted. The Government has embarked on a series of major development projects whose impact will trickle down to the benefit of all citizens. The rapid economic growth had also enabled Ethiopia to undertake massive public investments in social and infrastructure sectors. These investments include the expansion of primary, secondary and tertiary education and the provision of health services to all citizens. In this regard, the provision of the necessary resources for life - the health facilities and education services, availability of safe drinking water and housing projects - are clear indicators of the achievements. Ethiopia believes that a concerted effort by member states the regional and international is needed in order to realize the human and peoples‟ rights enshrined in various instruments. Human rights institutions, both at national and regional levels, also need to be further strengthened. The effective 127