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Reference guide for organizing the national dialogue: First: Context and justifications: Based on the initiative of His Excellency the President of the Republic, the country is preparing to organize a national dialogue that brings together political parties, representatives of civil society, intellectuals, and independent national figures. This dialogue will be held under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, and will address all the consensual topics that were identified during the preliminary consultations. The outcomes and recommendations of this dialogue, in accordance with the commitment of His Excellency the President of the Republic, will be subject to special follow-up to ensure their implementation and embodiment on the ground. The golden rule of any dialogue, especially this national dialogue, is consensus. This principle will be strictly and firmly adhered to during the preparation, organization and supervision stages, as well as when formulating the final outputs and recommendations. This, of course, requires broad intellectual openness and a high sense of responsibility among all participants, and a real willingness to make the necessary concessions that allow the desired understandings to be reached. This reference guide has been prepared as a result of in-depth discussions. Between the various political poles and parties concerned with the dialogue. It aims to chart the path and determine the various stages that will lead to achieving a national consensus on the major reforms that the Mauritanian people aspire to through this national dialogue. Second: The goals and aspirations of the national dialogue: In its essence, the national dialogue constitutes collective action to build the future. It is not just a space for political expression, nor merely circumstantial negotiations between political actors. Rather, its ambitions go beyond This is much, as it aims to enable Mauritanians to strengthen the foundations of coexistence and agree on the structural reforms necessary to confront the challenges of the present and prepare for the requirements of the future. The primary purpose of this dialogue is to Strengthening confidence among various national actors, strengthening the legitimacy of institutions, consolidating national unity and social harmony, and improving the quality of public governance. It also aims to promote a more comprehensive participation of all components of society in determining the major choices that shape the future of the country. The results of the national dialogue should lead to practical, realistic and achievable recommendations. To be implemented within a framework of national consensus and shared responsibility. The approved consensus objectives: Strengthening national unity and social harmony. Strengthening and consolidating the democratic system. Improving the quality of governance and developing the performance of public institutions. Expanding the participation of youth, women, and fragile and marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities, in addition to Mauritanian communities abroad, in national life and decision-making. Third: Topics for discussion: In order to ensure the effectiveness of the work and allow in-depth discussions on the most important issues for the country’s future, the dialogue work will be organized around a limited number of major strategic axes. These axes have been identified based on Preliminary consultations conducted with various parties concerned, and reflect the most important concerns expressed by political actors, civil society organizations, independent national figures, and various components of the nation. The selected topics cover issues Directly related to national unity, public governance, the functioning of the democratic system, and the integration of various segments of society into the path of development. The four main axes of the dialogue: national unity and social harmony, the country’s democratic model, the approved governance model, the inclusion of vulnerable groups, and the prevention of risks and threats. Fourth: Participants in the National Dialogue: The legitimacy of the National Dialogue is based on its comprehensive and representative nature. It is necessary for various political, social, cultural, professional and regional sensitivities to participate in the discussions, and to contribute to formulating the recommendations that will emerge from this national path. The composition of the participants must reflect the diversity that characterizes society. Mauritanian, while at the same time ensuring the quality of contributions and the effectiveness of discussions. The groups invited to participate in the national dialogue include the following: political parties, civil society organizations and professional unions, independent national figures. Fifth: The adopted methodology: In order to ensure the good organization of the national dialogue and the achievement of its objectives, a A methodology based on consultation, progression, and the continuous search for consensus. This methodology is based on the following steps: Adopting the reference guide for organizing the dialogue by the various political factions. Establishing a consensual body responsible for leading and supervising the process. Organizing the dialogue sessions in the form of specialized thematic workshops according to the approved themes. Appointing a team of facilitators to manage the workshops and thematic discussions. Appointing a team of facilitators to bring the parties closer together. Consider and contribute to building consensus on potential points of disagreement. Appoint rapporteurs for each workshop who will prepare reports and document the deliberations. Organize a final national conference for the dialogue under the high patronage of the President of the Republic in order to approve the outputs and officially sign the agreement. Final Declaration: Establishing an official mechanism to follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of the National Dialogue. Sixth: Guarantees for implementing the outcomes of the dialogue: The success of the national dialogue is not measured only by the quality of the discussions or the importance of the recommendations, but rather by the extent of the ability to implement what is agreed upon and turn it into tangible reforms that benefit the nation and the citizens. For this purpose, a group of Guarantees to enhance confidence in the outcomes of the dialogue and ensure their implementation, including: An official and public commitment from His Excellency the President of the Republic to implement the recommendations issued by the dialogue. Official ratification by the participants of the outcomes as joint and binding commitments. Ethically and politically. Signing a national declaration of consensus under which the participants commit to working to implement what is agreed upon. Establishing a consensus mechanism to follow up on the implementation of the dialogue’s outcomes. Ensuring appropriate media coverage of the dialogue’s work, including broadcasting via audio and visual media when necessary. Seventh: Organizing the dialogue and the conduct of its work: constitutes the framework. The organizational structure of the national dialogue is one of the most important factors of its success, as it ensures good management of discussions, transparency of procedures, and the participation of all parties in the various stages of the process. The national dialogue is scheduled to extend for an estimated period of one month, and the process will be led by a supervisory body called: the Dialogue Supervisory Board. First: Composition: The Supervisory Board consists of: seven (7) representatives of the majority parties. Seven (7) Representatives of the opposition parties Three (3) representatives of civil society Three (3) independent national figures, including the Chairman of the Commission. The Chairman of the Commission is appointed by the President of the Republic after consultation with the various parties participating in the dialogue. Eighth: The organizational structure of supervision: The Supervisory Authority is responsible for managing the dialogue through the establishment of six subcommittees: Thematic committees: 1. Subcommittee on National Unity2. Governance Subcommittee3. Subcommittee on the Democratic Model4. Subcommittee on Integration and Empowerment Functional Committees:5. Subcommittee in charge of communication6. The subcommittee in charge of the mechanism for following up on the implementation of the outputs. Third: Powers and tasks: The Supervisory Board undertakes the following tasks: Determining the conditions and criteria for participation in the workshops Determining the optimal number of participants in each workshop Studying requests for participation and verifying the credibility of the entities and people wishing to join the dialogue Approving lists of facilitators, facilitators and rapporteurs Ensuring the smooth conduct of the discussions Arbitrating in cases of disagreement or stumbling that may arise within the workshops Proposing a mechanism for following up on the implementation of the outcomes National Dialogue Organizing periodic press conferences to inform public opinion of the progress of the work. Follow up on interactions related to the dialogue through the media and social media platforms2. The course of discussions within the workshops: The dialogue work relies on specialized thematic workshops that allow for the discussion of various issues in an in-depth and systematic manner: The committee in charge of the first axis: National Unity The first workshop: The legacy related to slavery and its effects The second workshop: The human heritage file The third workshop: Combating disparity and discrimination and promoting equal opportunities, including in recruitment and appointments within the public sector Fourth workshop: Promoting cultural diversity and national languages within the framework of the 1991 constitutional acquis Subcommittee in charge of the second axis: Quality of governance First workshop: Evaluating the existing governance model and redefining national priorities Second workshop: Rationalizing resources And combating corruption, mismanagement and waste. The third workshop: Valuing national capabilities and improving the business and investment climate. The fourth workshop: Evaluating the quality of public services in the fields of administration, education, health, justice, social protection, and others. The subcommittee in charge of the third axis: The democratic model. The first workshop: Evaluating the current democratic model and proposing Ways to develop them Second workshop: National institutions and their operating mechanisms Third workshop: Political parties (legal framework, financing, internal governance…) Fourth workshop: Elections (transparency, electoral code, oversight, electoral disputes…) Subcommittee in charge of the fourth axis: Inclusion and empowerment First workshop: Empowerment and integration of women Second workshop: Empowerment and integration of youth Third workshop: Empowerment and integration of people with disabilities Fourth workshop: Risks and threats (immigration, security, Extremism, societal challenges..) Organizational and security aspects Dialogue sessions are held from Monday to Thursday according to the following program: – from 09:30 to: 11:30 Working sessions – from 11:30 to: 12:00 Break – from 12:00 to: 14:30 Working sessions – 14:30 Lunch The evening period is allocated to enable the various parties to consult All workshops are subject to appropriate organizational and security procedures, and entry is only permitted to participants holding official accreditation cards. The right to access is limited to Workshops for members of supervision committees who hold special accreditation cards, for workshops related to their areas of supervision and specialization. The Subcommittee in charge of communication: This committee is responsible for: Following up and covering the work of the dialogue. Preparing and disseminating official information related to the dialogue. Drafting approved media messages. Following up on public and media discussions about the dialogue. Preparing periodic reports and studies on media coverage. The subcommittee in charge of following up on the implementation of the outputs. This committee is responsible for: Determining the nature and mechanisms for following up on the implementation of recommendations. Proposing the legal and institutional framework for follow-up. Determining the powers and competencies. Proposing the means of work and necessary resources. Preparing periodic reports on the level of implementation of the recommendations. Eighth: The final national conference: The conference represents The National Conference is the culmination of the path of the national dialogue and its final station, as it constitutes the comprehensive framework in which the outcome of the preparatory work and the outputs of the thematic workshops are presented, with the aim of completing their discussion and adoption and consolidating the national consensuses that have been reached. These forums provide participants with the opportunity to collectively review the proposed recommendations, verify their consistency and integrity, and adopt their final version in a formal and consensual manner. The recommendations and decisions emerging from the national forums will be considered a reference. Political, moral and national issues that frame the course of reforms that will be launched in the wake of the National Dialogue. The conference extends from three to four days and includes: – an official opening session under the high patronage of the President of the Republic – substantive meetings to review and approve the final reports – a plenary session to approve the final recommendations – reading the National Declaration of Consensus – the final speech by His Excellency the President of the Republic, including the commitment to implement Outputs and the establishment of a follow-up mechanism. Thus, the final national conference constitutes the culmination of the dialogue process, and the beginning of a new phase of joint work to implement agreed-upon reforms, thus enhancing national unity and stability. And sustainable development in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
