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1. “The issue of accessibility to funding for peacebuilding initiatives should be of particular concern as the major assisting nations and financial institutions all continue to recover from the shocks of the current global financial crisis and economic slowdown, which has occasioned declining support and remittances from donors across the spectrum. Given this stark reality, the international community must urgently consider new approaches and methodologies for allocating and sustaining financing for peacebuilding and national post-conflict reconstruction.”

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2. “As I conclude my intervention, I wish to reiterate that as much as peacebuilding is a national imperative, there must be a holistic approach to conceiving and managing peacebuilding and preventive efforts, with local ownership, including through regional and subregional actors, playing a pivotal role. However, it is important to note that, at this juncture, despite the overwhelming interest peacebuilding has generated in the past decade, mobilization of resources for peacebuilding and preventive efforts still remain grossly inadequate when compared to the corresponding commitments to peacekeeping. Of particular importance in this regard is the recognition of the catalytic role that can be played by a meaningful and sequential allocation of financial resources in the early stages of the transition period.”

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3. “This brings me to the nexus between security and development and the imperative of addressing the enormous economic and social challenges that beset post-conflict peacebuilding. It is in appreciation of this synergy that my Government has spared no effort in embarking upon a robust sector-wide reform regime, with a View not only to taking advantage of the multiplier effect, but, more important, to enabling us to invest in the development of infrastructure and public finance management. Similarly, we have resolutely pursued efforts to invest in the development of human capital for the furtherance of our social and economic recovery programme, a vital precondition for consolidating peace.”

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4. “While we continue to be indebted to the United Nations architecture currently engaged in Sierra Leone and to other development partners for the advances mentioned above, challenges still abound in addressing a number of development, human rights and governance issues. Perhaps most vexing of these concerns are the exceedingly high infant and maternal mortality rates, which are reportedly among the highest in the world, as well as burgeoning youth unemployment in my country. The fact is that, despite all of these efforts, coupled with the engagement of the international community, Sierra Leone remains close to the bottom of the human development index on many key indicators. This is a worrying concern for us.”

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5. “Since the engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission, Sierra Leone has made significant progress in the areas of governance issues, inter-party dialogue, the protection of human rights, and addressing the security threats posed by endemic corruption, drug trafficking and cross-border organized crime. Security across the country has greatly improved thanks to the vigilance of joint police and military patrols. Several legislative enactments and a constitutional review process have been undertaken to address these and other factors that could potentially threaten the ongoing peacebuilding efforts and the long-term quest for national development, as envisioned within the framework of the Government's national strategy, known as the Agenda for Change.”

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6. “The establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission in 2005 as an advisory body and as a forum for mobilizing resources and support for the consolidation of peace in countries emerging from conflict, and its subsequent addition of Sierra Leone to its agenda, occasioned a turning point in our peacebuilding efforts. The considerable gains achieved from the engagement with Sierra Leone have clearly enhanced the importance of the Commission's role as a medium for securing resources and galvanizing support for peacebuilding initiatives that are comprehensive, coherent and coordinated and which reflect country- specific realities.”

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7. “To date, my Government has worked with the United Nations, in collaboration with our bilateral and multilateral partners, to restore State and local government institutions across the country, completing two presidential and parliamentary elections, as well as local government elections. In 2007, national elections saw the opposition dislodge the ruling party from power. I can say, with great pride, that, although not perfect, most of the strides being made in the ongoing democratization process in Sierra Leone are unparalleled in post-conflict situations in many parts of the world.”

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8. “Adopting a strategy that includes comprehensive measures to protect and promote human rights, strengthen governance and rebuild democratic institutions will inevitably address many of the root causes of conflict. Accordingly, since the formal declaration of the end of the war in Sierra Leone in 2002, a broad array of initiatives within the security- political-humanitarian-development framework have been undertaken to enhance democracy and rebuild weak or dysfunctional State institutions. All of these efforts have been geared towards laying the foundation for medium- and long-term national recovery, and have enhanced the State's capacity for effective delivery of public services to the citizenry and resulted in positive outcomes for human development.”

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9. “Undeniably, the security sector has come a long way in its development and Sierra Leone continues to progressively move towards the establishment of a coordinated security and intelligence architecture designed to allow a participatory approach to assume full ownership and responsibility for the security sector. The underlying principle has been: without security there can be no sustainable development. The relational dimension of peacebuilding is critical to the attainment of lasting peace and social cohesion. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Special Court for Sierra Leone were established as instruments to achieve the twin goals of promoting reconciliation and forgiveness and combating impunity.”

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10. “In addition, the numerical strength of the force was increased from 5,000 to 9,000, with the aim of broadening and intensifying the Government's reach across the entire country for the maintenance of law and order and the enhancement of the respect for the rule of law. Critical reforms were introduced through the Justice Sector Development Programme, resulting in the enhancement and development of the capacity of the judiciary to dispose of the existing backlog of cases. All of the foregoing initiatives culminated in a comprehensive institutional reform process encompassing defence, police, intelligence, the judiciary and prisons, aimed at strengthening civilian oversight and democratic accountability of the security apparatus.”

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11. “The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, for example, were increased from 1,700 to 8,500, and underwent critical training and logistical support led by the International Military Advisory Team (IMAT), which was led by the United Kingdom. Sierra Leone has achieved a significant milestone - the deployment of military and civilian police peacekeepers in ongoing United Nations peace operations. Similar interventions were undertaken with respect to the national police force, including critical training and logistical support and the rehabilitation and construction of police facilities throughout the country.”

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12. “On the specific question of what measures can be implemented to achieve political stability, security and social stability in the framework of a comprehensive and integrated approach, I will endeavour to speak about some of the initiatives undertaken in the Sierra Leone and their impact on the overall peacebuilding process to date. In the aftermath of the cessation of hostilities and the signing of the Lome Peace Agreement, which paved the way for the successful conclusion of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, the Government, in collaboration with the United Nations and other bilateral and multilateral partners, embarked upon a comprehensive sector reform process involving the security and justice sectors.”

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13. “Following the Revolutionary United Front rebel barricade of some United Nations troops in the eastern part of Sierra Leone during the early stages of development, the role of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone was broadened to include emergency relief, disarmament and demobilization, the training of the military and police forces, human rights training, the repatriation of internally displaced persons and refugees, and the monitoring of elections. Building lasting peace also requires addressing the root causes of violent conflicts by strengthening Government institutions and enhancing political participation.”

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14. “Unlike current peace operations, earlier efforts in conflict resolution were narrowly focused on crisis management, which allowed for gaps to emerge between the political and security spheres, on the one hand, and reconstruction and development, on the other. That approach increased the likelihood that conflict countries would degenerate into renewed violence, in that it failed to adequately address the root causes of Violent conflict, particularly the interplay between both underdevelopment and weak governance, on the one hand, and intra-state warfare, on the other. In this regard, contemporary peace operations must focus on tackling the complexities of conflict situations by identifying and supporting structures that consolidate peace, not only during the peacebuilding phase, but also during the traditional peacekeeping period.”

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15. “Key among the challenges the United Nations and the international community have confronted during their engagement in Sierra Leone is the question of how best to devise comprehensive strategies and mechanisms to mobilize adequate support and resources designed to minimize the likelihood of a relapse. Given the fragility of countries emerging from conflict, the challenges of building lasting peace can only be met with a comprehensive and integrated approach that goes beyond merely establishing political stability and security. In order for durable peace to be achieved, there must be a seamless linkage between those core goals and measures intended to lay a foundation for long-term development and democracy, particularly with respect to governance issues, social stability, human rights and the rule of law.”

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16. “Over the past decade, Sierra Leone has served as a veritable field laboratory for the design and implementation of long-term peacebuilding strategies, as considerable international efforts have been expanded on addressing a vast array of challenges, initiatives and policy options during the country's transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. Today, Sierra Leone is on the threshold of the fifth anniversary of the Peacebuilding Commission's engagement in the country, having received catalytic funding through the Peacebuilding Fund to undertake critical peacebuilding efforts over this period.”

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17. “We recognize, in particular, the urgent need for the international community to assess how best the current architecture, including the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), can be strengthened to ensure a successful transition from peacebuilding to sustainable security and development in countries emerging from conflict. My delegation shares the ideas in many of the perceptive reflections outlined in the concept note prepared by Japan. Accordingly, I will endeavour to focus my intervention on the key questions highlighted therein and share with you my delegation's Views concerning the lessons to be learned from Sierra Leone's own modest experience with post-conflict peacebuilding.”

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18. “The Government of Sierra Leone appreciates this opportunity to participate in deliberations focused on shaping a comprehensive global strategy on this important issue. Before I proceed, allow me to convey the profound regrets of my colleague, Foreign Minister Zainab Hawa Bangura, who is unavoidably unable to participate in today's session as originally planned, owing to compelling countervailing events of a serious nature. As a country that has been fully engaged in the process of post-conflict reconstruction over the past few years, Sierra Leone has gained keen insights into the challenges involved in formulating a comprehensive and sustainable peacebuilding strategy.”

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19. “At the outset, my delegation wishes to congratulate you most warmly, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. We assure you of our full support and cooperation during your tenure. I would also like to extend our appreciation to your predecessor for his able leadership in directing the work of the Council during the past month. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his presence at this debate. My delegation also wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Permanent Mission of Japan for organizing this open debate of the Security Council on the topic of post-conflict peacebuilding and developing a comprehensive peacebuilding strategy to prevent the recurrence of conflict.”

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