Rhetorical
Page 3, Preamble
Recognizing that the majority of the population of the Central African Republic is made up of children and women who have been deeply affected by the armed conflict, and that the full protection of their rights and the cessation of abuses and hostilities are objectives common to all Parties;
Page 4, Section I, Article I
(c) Recognition of cultural and religious diversity and appreciate for the contributions of all components of the society of the Central African Republic by promoting the inclusion, particularly of minorities, women and youth, in the management of the State and in the task of national reconstruction;
Page 5, Section II, Article 4
(d) To ensure that all citizens of the Central African Republic, including the members of the armed groups adhering to this Agreement seeking to establish political parties or movements, may do so without restriction, in accordance with the laws in force in the country; and that the institutions of the Republic at all levels of government guarantee that the rich diversity of the Central African Republic is represented, devoting special attention to minorities and less represented groups, such as women and youth.
Substantive
Page 6, Section II, Article 4
(m) In addition to efficiently mobilizing domestic resources, to mobilize international partners for the implementation of national reconstruction and development programmes, in the context of the National Plan for Recovery and Peacebuilding in the Central African Republic, focusing as a priority on socioeconomic infrastructure and social protection as tangible peace dividends for the most affected communities. A programme on labour-intensive major construction works shall be launched with the support of partners. The programme to build and rehabilitate priority infrastructure (roads, bridges, schools, health facilities, markets, etc.) throughout the country shall be directed towards former members of the armed groups, youth and local communities, and shall be implemented by the legitimate authorities at the local and national levels.
Page 7, Section III, Article 5
(h) To put an immediate end to all forms of recruitment into armed groups, including the recruitment of children and foreigners; to make any claim through peaceful means, including, where appropriate, through the establishment of political organizations; to halt the illicit exploitation of natural resources and illegal trafficking in arms and ammunition; to not obstruct the free movement of goods and people; and to not impede the delivery of humanitarian assistance by humanitarian agencies and organizations throughout the country.
Page 14, Annex 1
2. The Parties agree that this immediate, complete, and irrevocable cessation of hostilities commits them to scrupulously refrain from:
(c) Any act that would violate the rights of children, including the recruitment and use of children under 18 years of age in any direct or indirect capacity within an armed unit.
Page 19, Annex 2
Launch of four forums for regional development: Birao, Bangassou, Bouar and Mbaïki
– Identification of production chains and job creation.
One of the reasons outlined as a factor contributing to recruitment into armed groups is the lack of economic opportunities for job creation and income generation. This action would serve to identify profitable production chains where improved organization can produce sources of wealth capable of offering different prospects for young people and populations. Relevant sectors could include fruit and vegetables, meat and milk, gum arabic and shea nuts. Government + African Union + partners (private, international, NGOs) Days + 0
Other
Page 4, Section I, Article I
(g) Rejection of violence against women and children;
Page 15, Annex 1
Prefectural Implementation Committee
A Prefectural Implementation Committee shall be established within seven (7) days of signature of the Agreement in order to ensure compliance, facilitate the sharing of information and create a peaceful environment throughout the prefecture. The Committee shall be chaired ipso jure by the Prefect and shall be composed of a representative of the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic, a representative of the internal security forces, a political leader from every signatory armed group with an active military presence in the prefecture, two representatives of every religious community (appointed by consensus by their peers or, failing that, by the Prefect) and two representatives of civil society organizations representing youth and women (appointed by consensus by the communities or, failing that, by the Prefect).