African Union relevant within their country‟s political and social context, especially on African standards and codes. 6.3 6. In case the standards and codes have not been ratified, indicate the other legislative, political measures, and institutional instruments or frameworks that have been put in place for achieving the same or similar objectives. 7. If not already discussed, describe any legislation, policy or practices that violate any of the listed standards and codes. 8. Outline any legislative, policy or institutional frameworks that have been put in place to implement any relevant sub-regional (i.e. SADC, ECOWAS, EAC, ECCAS) charters, conventions and protocols on democracy and governance. 9. If your country has adopted and implemented any international standards and codes related to democracy and political governance that are not listed in the questionnaire, you are at liberty to provide relevant information concerning their date of adoption, any institutional arrangements in place of their ratification, and the human and financial capacity to implement these standards. Prior evaluations and assessments Please provide copies and any official evaluations and assessments your country has undertaken in the area of socio-economic development, which may usefully assist in compiling the country self-assessment. Please provide copies and any other surveys or reviews in relation to the area of socioeconomic development that you feel may usefully contribute to the country‟s self-assessment. 6.4 Questions related to objectives As indicated in the definition box, the questionnaire concerning SED thematic area is composed of following four objectives, which will guide country self-assessment: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Promote and accelerate broad-based sustainable socio-economic development; Encourage broad-based participation in development; Poverty, unemployment and inequality; and Progress towards gender equality, particularly equal access to education for girls at all levels Objective 1: Promote and accelerate broad-based sustainable socioeconomic development 74