Page 22 enable each of the administrations concerned to fully play its role. The framework document under draft on the national policy on the full development of the young child (DCPN/DIJE) is part of this effort. The need to introduce the conditions to ensure harmonious development of the social, health and educational rights of the child cannot be overemphasized. 3) Rights of Vulnerable Groups Legislation and programmes on the protection of vulnerable persons will be improved. A national solidarity forum was organized in June 2005 by the Ministry of Social Affairs; after which discussions were held with various administrative partners and civil society organizations to give effect to the recommendations adopted. Revision of the law on protection and promotion of handicapped persons is far advanced. Likewise, the project to formulate a policy on national solidarity has started. This reform will focus on: - Assistance for poor and needy children; Health coverage; Support to special education for handicapped children; Support to re-adaptation and functional reeducation; Medical and social preventive measures B. Best Interest of the Child (Article 4) The persons and family bill on civil matters provides for: - Assigning custody of the child to either parent, or placing him temporarily with a foster family in the event of marital crisis, following investigation by a competent social worker, taking into account, the best interest of the child; - The social investigation will also take into account the resources of the parents in terms of providing a stipend for the upkeep of the children; - The best interest of the child is taken into account for punitive, administrative and social issues. The draft child protection code is designed to organize the exercise of parental authority on the child and maintaining his inheritance.

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