Members formally adopted the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding in the Central African Republic (PBC/3/CAF/L.1) and discussed the DDR process in the broader context of security sector reform. The following members of the CAR government participated from Bangui via video link:

Projet du Cadre stratégique pour la consolidation de la paix en République centrafricaine, adopté lors de la réunion formelle de la formation spécifique pour la RCA, le 6 mai 2009.

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B. Analyse des priorités, des buts, des difficultés et des risques

The Draft Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding adopted at the CAR Configuration formal meeting held 6 May 2009.

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Analysis of priorities, goals, difficulties and risks

Note prepared by the UNDP on the current status of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process in the country, distributed at the CAR Configuration Formal held 6 May 2009.

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1. Summary

The Comite de Pilotage (Steering Committee) of the National DDR Process CAR functions effectively making excellent progress advancing critical elements of the National DDR Program for DDR CAR.

Meeting report of the CAR Configuration Formal meeting held 6 May 2009, at which the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding was formally adopted.

A list of the most recent activities carried out by the Chair of the CAR Configuration from 6 March to 4 May 2009, including his visit to Washington to meet with government representatives of CAR and the U.S. as well as representatives of World Bank. The list was distributed at the CAR Configuration formal meeting held 6 May 2009.

Short summary note prepared on the recent findings of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict, Radhika Coomaraswamy, on the status of child soldiers in CAR. The note was distributed at the CAR Configuration formal meeting held 6 May 2009.

Briefing paper on possibilities for increased donor engagement and donor coordination in CAR, prepared by the Chair of the CAR Configuration and circulated at the formal meeting held 6 May 2009. The paper contains a background on the peacebuilding challenges facing CAR; the current international response and the work of the PBC, including the key peacebuilding priorities identified in the Strategic Framework; and suggestions to increase engagement with international partners. The paper also contains contact information and relevant resources and links.

Informal adoption of the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding in the Central African Republic, and discussion of next steps.