Article 44
Implementation I: the role of state parties and the Commission
To give effect to the commitments contained in this Charter: 1. Individual State Party Level State Parties commit themselves to implement the objectives, apply the principles and respect the commitments enshrined in this Charter as follows: (a) State Parties shall initiate appropriate measures including legislative, executive and administrative actions to bring State Parties’ national laws and regulations into conformity with this Charter; (b) State Parties shall take all necessary measures in accordance with constitutional provisions and procedures to ensure the wider dissemination of the Charter and all relevant legislation as may be necessary for the implementation of its fundamental principles; (c) State Parties shall promote political will as a necessary condition for the attainment of the goals set forth in this Charter; (d) State Parties shall incorporate the commitments and principles of the Charter in their national policies and strategies. 2. Commission Level A. At Continental Level (a) The Commission shall develop benchmarks for implementation of the commitments and principles of this Charter and evaluate compliance by State Parties; (b) The Commission shall promote the creation of favourable conditions for democratic governance in the African Continent, in particular by facilitating the harmonization of policies and laws of State Parties; (c) The Commission shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the Democracy and Electoral Assistance Unit and the Democracy and Electoral Assistance Fund provide the needed assistance and resources to State Parties in support of electoral processes; (d) The Commission shall ensure that effect is given to the decisions of the Union in regard to unconstitutional change of government on the Continent. B. At Regional Level The Commission shall establish a framework for cooperation with Regional Economic Communities on the implementation of the principles of the Charter. In this regard, it shall commit the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to: a) Encourage Member States to ratify or adhere to this Charter. b) Designate focal points for coordination, evaluation and monitoring of the implementation of the commitments and principles enshrined in this Charter in order to ensure massive participation of stakeholders, particularly civil society organizations, in the process.
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