There are revelations today that very slight changes have been made in the final version of the draft People's Charter which will be forwarded to the President next Monday.

After the consultations the NCBBF has decided to incorporate the following changes and clarifications into the final version of the People's Charter:

To enhance the role of the military as set out under the principles for ending coup culture and the inserting of a new principle to end the coup culture to affirm that any person convicted of treason be not allowed to contest future general elections.

To Allay public concerns about inter-faith dialogue by re-enforcing the principle of freedom of religion as provided for in the Constitution.

To Address issues relating to inter-communal dialogue by adopting a set of Principles for inter-communal Dialogue and Accommodation that recognizes the collective self determined identity of the "i Taukei" and other ethnic communities and contains guidelines for future dialogue based on mutual respect, the sharing of responsibilities and outcomes that are reasonably justifiable in a free and democratic society. Provide clarifications on concerns raised by the "I Taukei" community on the status of the Vola Ni Kawa Bula.

To specifically address and enhance the role of woman leaders and elaborate on the leadership qualities set out in the Leadership model.
Insert more specific measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the public sector relating to the training of public servants, remuneration policies and the establishment of service standards.

The final charter will also give a full explanation on the measures being proposed to make more land available for social and productive purposes which includes the administration and leasing of native land for such purposes. Clarify the development of an integrated development structure at both the divisional and provincial levels.

Tom ensure the disabled and other special needy children are covered under the access to education for all and put in place certain requirements relating to the composition of the National Peoples Charter Council, under the implementation measures set out in the Peoples Charter.