The NGO community notes with respect the progress of the Royal Government in Cambodia since the last Consultative Group Meeting and highlights some important achievements:
- The commune election date is set for 3 February 2002, following the promulgation of the commune administration law and commune council election law.
- The Governance Action Plan (GAP) was approved in March 2001 by the Council of Ministers and will be used to help monitor progress in governance reforms.
- The Council of Land Policy was established to develop a comprehensive Land Policy Framework. A revised draft land law is with the National Assembly awaiting debate.
- A new fisheries law is currently being drafted and a sub-decree on establishment of community fisheries is being developed in consultation with local communities.
- The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) was set up to coordinate and regulate mine action.
- A National Commission for Weapons Reform and Management responsible for national small arms efforts has been created.
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