African Union - use of the codes and standards in formulation of policies and design of national development programmes and projects 2.4.3 Describe the progress registered in the respect of the norms and achievement of the objectives, in terms of appropriate results indicators. Outline where applicable, efforts or progress to ensure compliance with the relevant standard or codes. Respondents should identify and focus on codes that are particularly relevant within their country‟s political and social contexts, especially on African standards and codes. 2.4.4 What enforcement mechanisms and reporting structures are available in respect of standards and codes that have been ratified. 2.4.5 For the standards and codes that have not been signed, ratified or enacted/implemented, outline the obstacles faced and any steps being taken to sign, ratify, enact/implement such standards? Respondents should identify and focus on codes that are particularly relevant within their country‟s political and social contexts, especially on African standards and codes. 2.4.6 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. 2.4.7 If not already discussed, describe any legislation, policy or practices that violate any of the listed standards and codes. 2.4.8 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. 2.4.9 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 for their ratification, and the human and financial capacity to implement these standards. 6