4 Amendments of Aloyzas SAKALAS related to 2007/2208(INI)
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the main problem facing the country is restoring security; notes that Afghanistan’s security problems are more complex than just a war on terror and therefore they require more than a military solution; points out that stable security is a prerequisite forbuilds on the rule of law, which in turn creates an atmosphere conducive to human development, and that strengthening the rule of law can serve as an important means to advance the freedom of people to exercise choices and enhance their capacityis a necessary means to enable the citizens to make economic and social choices that will allow them to live meaningful and healthy lives;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that the main challenge lying ahead is the building of democratic institutions that are owned by the Afghan citizens, that are accountable to them and that deliver adequate services; stresses the need to further entrench the re- established Afghan state institutions throughout the country; adds that restoring public confidence in the state institutions should be an important goal and notes in that respect the importance of successfully fighting corruption;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 9
9. Strongly supports the urgent need to develop and strengthen the nascent civil society in Afghanistan, which requires a lot of time and effort to develop gradually a broad awareness of the importance of human rights and democracy, and in particular gender equality and education; stresses that a strong civil society can only develop in a political environment that is characterised by stable and efficient institutions and well-organised political parties; in order to overcome the prevailing ‘culture of violence’ the international donor community should lend financial and technical support to local projects aimed at reconciliation;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Afghanistan is at a crossroads, as evidenced by the rise in the violent insurgency, increased opium production, and growing popular discontent over corruption and government failures; whereas despite the efforts of the international community and the partial success as regards civil reconstruction, the living conditions of considerable sections of the Afghan population have not improved; whereas the current threat Afghanistan is facing requires short-term action but long-term solutions will only come about through comprehensive improvements in governance and the emergence of a stronger state that is delivering to its citizens,