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Health officials have acknowledged that traditional approaches have not fully resolved the stunting puzzle and are exploring new measures.

The bill’s first reading in Parliament marks only the start of a legislative process that will face intense domestic and international scrutiny. Civil-society organisations, legal professionals and minority communities are expected to press for substantial revisions.

Balancing genuine efforts to combat illicit finance with the protection of civic space remains a test that international standards – and international observers – will closely watch.

The rare budget surplus is a notable achievement after years of crisis. Yet the slow conversion of reconstruction allocations into actual rebuilding underscores that fiscal numbers alone do not tell the full story of recovery.

International experience shows that well-designed TVET systems can reduce youth unemployment, raise female labour force participation, and support economic diversification.

By documenting distinct national patterns while highlighting shared vulnerabilities, the assessment provides a common analytical foundation for policymakers, investigators and health authorities.

By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.

For the families of the nearly 270 people killed and the hundreds injured, the sentences represent a measure of legal closure after more than seven years