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Des améliorations ont été apportées à la loi n°2017-02 du 03 mai 2017 relative au crédit -bail en République du Bénin et à la loi n°2018-13 du 02 juillet 2018 portant régime du bail à usage d'habitation modifiée par la loi n°2021-02 du 1er février 2021. C'est lors de la séance plénière tenue, mercredi 23 novembre 2022 à l'Assemblée nationale en présence du ministre de la Justice, Gardes des sceaux, Me Sévérin Quenum.

Bouée de sauvetage aux entreprises notamment les Petites et Moyennes et Entreprises face aux difficultés d'accès au financement, le crédit-bail sert de garantie pour l'obtention de crédit bancaire. C'est dans cette perspective que l'Union Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UMOA) a adopté le 24 juin 2016 le projet de loi uniforme relatif au crédit-bail qui consiste en la location, assortie d'une option d'achat de biens à usage professionnel, meubles ou immeubles, corporels ou incorporels. Selon les termes de cette loi, les États doivent prendre les dispositions nécessaires pour son insertion dans leur ordre juridique interne. Le Bénin s'est conformé à cette exigence communautaire en actualisant, mercredi 23 novembre 2022, la loi n°2017-02 du 03 mai 2017 relative au crédit -bail en République du Bénin. C'est lors d'une séance plénière tenue à l'Assemblée nationale en présence du ministre de la Justice, Gardes des sceaux, Me Sévérin Quenum.
Selon le rapport de la commission des lois et des échanges de l'Assemblée nationale, l'adoption de ce projet de loi permettra de doter la République du Bénin d'une loi relative au crédit-bail assez complète avec des dispositions bénéfiques à l'épanouissement des entreprises notamment les petites et moyennes entreprises.
La loi fixant le régime juridique du bail à usage d'habitation en République du Bénin a été également actualisée par les députés de la 8è législature.
Le projet de loi comporte cent quarante et un (141) articles répartis entre sept titres consacrés aux dispositions, à l'accès au bail, à l'économie du bail, au contentieux locatif, à la location-accession, à la procédure spéciale d'injonction de payer applicable au recouvrement des charges de copropriété, aux dispositions diverses et finales.
La relecture de la loi n°2018-13 du 02 juillet 2018 portant régime du bail à usage d'habitation modifiée par la loi n°2021-02 du 1er février 2021 intervient pour corriger les insuffisances révélées à l'aune de la pratique. Il s'agit notamment de certaines exclusions contenues dans le champ d'application ; à l'application des dispositions de la loi relative au crédit-bail aux immeubles objet de la loi sur le bail à usage d'habitation ; à la résiliation du contrat de location-accession.
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THE HAGUE, 24 November 2022 - “Georgia’s policies for ethnic minorities are evidence of the authorities’ efforts to shoulder their responsibilities and improve legislative and institutional frameworks. Thanks to these efforts, Georgia has been acclaimed as a forerunner among the post-Soviet countries. However, regions with predominantly ethnic minority populations continue to suffer from the lack of basic social infrastructure,” said Tamta Mikeladze, Director of Equality Policy Programme at the Social Justice Center.

Addressing representatives from governments, civil society and international organizations who attended the award ceremony, Kamran Mammadli, Researcher at the Social Justice Center, said, “We, the Georgian people, are in a unique moment of history where we can find our strength in solidarity. We are a diverse country that can make diversity work by cultivating inter-ethnic and inter-religious solidarity among various groups.”

They received the 2022 Max van der Stoel Award on behalf of the Social Justice Center at a ceremony at the Peace Palace in The Hague today.

“To make this happen,” Mammadli continued, “we need support for underrepresented, marginalised and oppressed groups. At the same time, we should work on raising the awareness of the dominant group about minorities. We, as an organization, and I, as a researcher, as a community organizer, as an ordinary citizen, do our best to build a better Georgia, where every person shares the idea that strength is in solidarity.”

Mikeladze added, “Activists with ethnic minority backgrounds, working tirelessly to build community centres, form self-organized groups, demanding respect for their dignity, rights and citizenship, give us hope. They have also proven their unwavering solidarity towards their fellow citizens regardless of ethnicity or disadvantaged groups faced by injustice, and by doing so, create the invaluable experience of active citizenship and political participation.”

Presenting the award, the Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said, “Civil society organizations persistently advocate for social change and minority rights. They advance public debate and spur governments to action. They fight to make sure that people are not left behind, and that important social issues are not forgotten. By doing all these things, NGOs form an essential bridge between the ideal of human rights, and the political act of making them a lived reality. Therefore, it is often the existence and liveliness of civil society that demonstrates the health and vitality of democracies. This is the immense value of groups like the Social Justice Center, which we honour today.”

Speaking on behalf of the jury, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) Kairat Abdrakhmanov explained: “Since its foundation in 2012, the Social Justice Center has been working towards long-term political and socio-economic transformation in Georgia by giving a voice to minority ethnic and religious groups and supporting their interests. It does so with a particular emphasis on youth and women, and through programmes such as the Social Policy Programme, the Equality Policy Programme and the Justice and Democracy Programme. This has resulted in community organizations and campaigns to promote minority rights.”

Abdrakhmanov added: “I think it is important to come together not only to recognise the work of, but also see the value in, working together with entities and individuals that celebrate diversity and inclusion to build cohesive and resilient societies for peace and security of everyone, including national minorities.”

Georgia’s Ambassador to the Netherlands David Solomonia said, “Full-fledged integration of ethnic minorities, supporting cultural diversity, and ensuring a safe and tolerant environment are the main pillars of the government’s policy. In this important journey, we also count on the contribution and engagement of civil society and NGOs, as we have created a vibrant environment and various platforms for this endeavour.”

The Max van der Stoel Award –  a prize of €50,000 – has been organized by the HCNM and sponsored by the Dutch Foreign Ministry every two years since 2003. It is presented to a person, group or institution, in recognition of their extraordinary and outstanding achievements in improving the position of national minorities across the OSCE countries.

Max van der Stoel was appointed as the first OSCE HCNM in 1992 and served eight and a half years in the post. He was twice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, and held seats in both the upper and lower houses of the Dutch Parliament. He served as Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the United Nations and was awarded the honorary title of Minister of State by the then Queen Beatrix.

Event material can be found here.

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Discarded refrigerators. Scientists continue to stress the need for proper disposal of old fridges as some emit ozone-destroying chemicals. Credit: Alison Kentish/IPS

By Alison Kentish
DOMINICA, Nov 24 2022 (IPS)

For countries across the globe, September 16th is a day to reflect on progress in protecting the ozone layer. The United Nations designated day for the preservation of the ozone layer is marked by speeches, and educational and social media campaigns.

For the Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia, one day is not sufficient to highlight the gains made or to celebrate the 1987 signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone Layer, a landmark, universally ratified treaty.

For that country, Ozone ‘day’ caps a month-long observance, and ozone protection is a year-round effort.

“The National Ozone Unit was established in 1997 and is responsible for coordinating our activities and programmes to ensure that we meet our targets under the Montreal Protocol,” Sustainable Development and Environment Officer in Saint Lucia’s Department of Sustainable Development Kasha Jn Baptiste told IPS.

“Our main obligation is reporting on our progress with the phasing out of ozone-depleting substances and coordinating relevant projects. Other duties include education and awareness, technician training, implementation and enforcement of legislation, and coordinating partners to ensure that we meet our obligations under the convention. This is a year-round job.”

Following summer activities with youth aged 15-18, the Department of Sustainable Development held a month-long observance in September. Events included media appearances and updates on Saint Lucia’s progress toward achieving the model protocol. The Department has held awareness events at all school levels, with more activities scheduled for October.

It is part of a year-round effort to educate the public and put youth at the center of ozone protection.

“One of the most important ways to continue to highlight the ozone layer is through increased awareness. We started with ozone day and usually concentrated on education activities around that day, but we realised that we must have activities year-round. We are also encouraging the teaching of ozone issues as part of our science curriculum,” said Jn Baptiste, who is the Focal Point for the Montreal Protocol in Saint Lucia.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector

A major component of maintaining compliance with the Montreal Protocol involves stringent monitoring of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. This includes refrigerants such as chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs, a group of ozone-depleting chemicals that have been banned but remain in older fridge and air condition models.

In Saint Lucia, the Sustainable Development Department conducts year-round training for technicians.

“The refrigeration air conditioning sector is where we use the bulk of those products and technicians are the ones servicing these items. We want them to be aware of what is happening, how the sector is transitioning, and what new alternatives are available,” Jn Baptiste told IPS.

In a 2016 amendment to the Montreal Protocol, nations agreed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which were being used as substitutes to CFCs. Known as the Kigali Amendment, its signatories agreed that these HFCs represent powerful greenhouses gases (hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon) and contribute to climate change.

“What is really important now is that countries like Saint Lucia have targets on the Montreal Protocol. We have been saying ‘HFC-free by 2030,’ so in October, Saint Lucia will launch phase two of our HPMP, the HFC Phase Out Management Plan. That will include activities needed to help us achieve that 2030 target. We will expand on what has been done in the past and include activities for training of technicians.”

Legislative changes

Officials are currently reviewing the country’s legislation to ensure compliance with Kigali Amendment targets.

“Our legislation needs to be updated to expand our licensing and quota system to include HFCs so that we can target these gases and control them under the Montreal Protocol,” Jn. Baptiste said.

“What is interesting is that the HFC phase-down can contribute to prevention of 0.4 degrees of warming by the end of the century. That’s important. 0.4 degrees is small, but we know that the Paris Agreement targets a 1.5 degree. The Kigali Amendment, if countries implement it, will be doing some of the work of the climate agreement. The Montreal Protocol started off with the goal of preserving the ozone layer, but it has evolved to address climate change issues – global warming issues.”

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