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The Assessment and Evaluation Commission (AEC) was established on October 30, 2005 in accordance with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The members of the AEC are representatives from the Government of National Unity (three from NCP and 3 from SPLM), representatives from the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (Kenya and Ethiopia) and representatives from Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States, that witnessed the peace negotiations that led to the signature of the CPA. The African Union, the Arab League, the European Union and the United Nations have an observer status. Since February 2008, the AEC is chaired by Sir Derek Plumbly. The AEC is tasked to monitor and support the implementation of the CPA and to conduct a Mid-Term Evaluation of the unity arrangements established under the CPA. In order to help the AEC perform its task, the CPA obligates the parties to the CPA (the NCP and the SPLM) to work with the AEC with a view to improving the institutions and arrangements created under the CPA and making the unity of Sudan attractive to the people of South Sudan. Also the AEC can present reports to the Presidency of the Republic of Sudan (and, after the consent of the Presidency, publish them), advice the Presidency on the arrangements and institutions created under the CPA, form verification teams on any questions connected with the CPA and evaluate the fulfillment of international commitments and support for CPA implementation. The AEC holds monthly plenary sessions that are attended by representatives of the Parties and members of the working groups and Executive Secretariat. The AEC Chairperson submits his assessments and findings to the Office of the Presidency. The AEC has been using its mandate by drafting a Factual Report and by presenting a mid-term evaluation report to the Presidency on July 8, 2008. Also, the active involvement of the AEC in the Abyei crisis, traveling to Abyei and providing an environment where the parties concerned could negotiate the Abyei Roadmap, proved to be an effective factor in support of the implementation of the CPA. The AEC has offices in both Khartoum and in Juba. Legal Basis The Assessment and Evaluation Commission (AEC) was established in accordance with the Comprehensive Peace Treaty (CPA). Article 2.4 of the Machakos Protocol calls for an Assessment and Evaluation Commission to be established to: "monitor the implementation of the Peace Agreement". The exact composition, tasks and location of the AEC are determined by Republican Decree No. 36 of October 30, 2005. Composition The AEC is composed of members and observers and has an executive secretariat. Members are representatives of the two parties (NCP and SPLM), Kenya and Ethiopia (as members states of the International Authority on Development (IGAD), as well as representatives of the UK, US, Netherlands, Italy and Norway who witnessed the peace negotiations that led to the signature of the CPA. Observers are representatives of the UN, AU, EU, EC and the Arab League. The AEC is structured into working groups and an executive secretariat. There are four AEC working groups, each focusing on a protocol in the CPA:
These groups are chaired by members of the international community, and work in closed session on implementation issues with Commission members and technical experts. Monthly meetings frequently include special presentations and reports given by government ministries, commissions, and relevant authorities. Progress reports for each group are submitted to the Commission on a regular basis. The Executive Secretariat functions as the logistical, operational, and administrative component of the AEC. Specialized units in General Services, Finance, Research, and IT Support are managed by the Executive Secretary as directed by the AEC Chairman. The Executive Secretariat is located at the AEC facility in Khartoum. The Commission's Juba office is under construction and scheduled for opening in August 2007. The AEC holds monthly plenary sessions that are attended by representatives of the Parties and members of the working groups and Executive Secretariat. The AEC Chairperson submits his assessments and findings to the Office of the Presidency. Related Documents and Pages
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