(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
4.
prevent and manage the outbreak of epidemics and other
diseases in order to improve the general hygiene and health
of the people;
prevent social vices such as alcoholism, drug abuse or
substance abuse and perverse behaviour;
eliminate human smuggling and trafficking; and
eliminate ignorance, diseases and poverty.
The Partner States shall, in implementing programmes under
paragraph 3:
(a)
(b)
promote, preserve and mainstream cultural activities and
heritage in��development initiatives; and
adopt measures and programmes aimed at promoting the
welfare of the vulnerable groups.
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Environmental Management
1.
2.
The Partner States undertake to ensure sound environmental and
natural resources management principles for the proper functioning
of the Common Market, through prevention of activities that are
detrimental to the environment.
For the purposes of paragraph 1, the Partner States shall manage
the environment in accordance with:
(a) the East African Community Protocol on Environment and
Natural Resources Management;
(b) the East African Community Protocol for Sustainable
Development of Lake Victoria Basin;
(c)
the Lake Victoria Transport Act, 2008;
(d) the Protocol on the Establishment of the East African
Community Customs Union ;
(e) the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004;
(f)
the relevant provisions of this Protocol; and
(g) any other relevant laws of the Community.
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