15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Accountability of the Executive The Member States are encouraged to adopt inclusive electoral systems. The Member States are encouraged to ensure the independent administration of elections, and fair and speedy resolution of electoral disputes, in accordance with African Charter om Democracy, Elections and Governance. Effectiveness and Accountability of the Public Service The Member States that have not ratified the African Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service Administration are encouraged to do so. The Member States are encouraged to strengthen their national integrity systems. Independence and Accountability of the Legislature The Member States are encouraged to ensure the independence and accountability of the legislature. The Member States are encouraged to ratify the Protocol to the Constitutive Act of the African Union Relating to the Pan African Parliament. Independence and Accountability of the Judiciary The Member States are encouraged to ensure the independence and accountability of the judiciary. Access to Justice The Member States are encouraged to facilitate access to justice by adopting and implementing continental and universal principles and guidelines. THE AFRICA GOVERNANCE REPORT 2019 11