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CONSTITUTION OF ERITREA
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encourage and develop people’s initiative and participation in
their communities.
Pursuant to the provisions of this Constitution and laws
enacted pursuant thereto, all Eritreans, without distinction, are
guaranteed equal opportunity to participate in any position of
leadership in the country.
The conduct of the affairs of government and all organisations
and institutions shall be accountable and transparent.
The organisation and operation of all political, public
associations and movements shall be guided by the principles
of national unity and democracy.
The State shall create conditions necessary for developing a
democratic political culture defined by free and critical
thinking, tolerance and national consensus.
Article 8 - Economic and Social Development
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The State shall strive to create opportunities to ensure the
fulfilment of citizens’ rights to social justice and economic
development and to fulfil their material and spiritual needs.
The State shall work to bring about a balanced and
sustainable development throughout the country, and shall use
all available means to enable all citizens to improve their
livelihood in a sustainable manner, through their participation.
In the interest of present and future generations, the State
shall be responsible for managing all land, water, air and
natural resources and for ensuring their management in a
balanced and sustainable manner; and for creating the right
conditions to secure the participation of the people in
safeguarding the environment.
Article 9 - National Culture
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The State shall be responsible for creating and promoting
conditions conducive for developing a national culture
capable of expressing national identity, unity and progress of
the Eritrean people.
The State shall encourage values of community solidarity and
love and respect of the family.
The State shall promote the development of the arts, science,