In pursuit of peace and the strengthening of democracy, the Parties recognize the need to promote the participation of all political and social sectors in shaping the full range of institutional reforms. Such inclusive engagement is essential to ensure the effective exercise of civil and political rights—particularly the freedoms of organization and expression—as well as to support independent economic development, social justice, and general well-being. It also serves to uphold the separation of powers within the state, ensuring the fair application of justice, the protection of individual integrity, transparency and integrity in public administration, and the defense of national sovereignty.

The Parties recognize the need to promote a process of revision and institutional reform to enhance participation of all sectors and groups of society in public life with the aim of achieving the goals of peace and the enhancement of functional and participative democracy.

The Parties agree that to contribute to resolving the state’s armed conflict, the state needs a democratic and sovereign Constitution that lays the foundations for a peace agreement and promotes inclusive governance.

All [citizens] shall have the right to conduct and participate in political activities without intimidation, in accordance with the revised Constitution and pertinent laws for the creation of a multi-party democracy, and the provisions of this Agreement.

We commit to the expansion of democratic spaces to all communities and groups to avoid their exclusion from political life.

In order to allow for the incorporation into civilian life of former combatants and their transition from armed struggle into political life, the Parties commit themselves to supporting the establishment of a one-off Peace Constituency for political parties emerging from armed movements who have been demobilized and reincorporated into civilian life.

The [national government] will facilitate the legal and administrative measures to allow the legal constitution of [name] as a political party. To facilitate the public activities of [name of political party], the [national government] undertakes to make arrangements with the corresponding authorities for the registration and legal constitution of the political party, subject to provision of the required documentation by the interested parties. These arrangements may only be made once arms have been surrendered.

The Parties agree to establish the [name] Fund, as envisioned in this Agreement, to promote initiatives and programs aimed at public participation for the benefit of communities in the areas in which the demobilized guerrillas have held influence, among other things.

With the objective of extending electoral opportunities and modernizing the voting procedures, the Parties agree to establish an Electoral Card and a secret ballot for mayoral elections starting from [date]. Similarly, with the objective of expanding the space for political participation measures, the extension of parliamentary representation for minorities will be increased.

Note is taken of the will of the Parties to this Agreement to promote peacebuilding and dialogue initiatives across the state, especially in the most marginalized areas, to foster political participation that will contribute to the solution of national problems.

The Parties acknowledge that freedom of expression and thought are added values in a democratic society and they contribute to progress; therefore they should be safeguarded in accordance with the limitations imposed by the applicable laws. Accordingly, the views of representatives of political parties shall be respected and accounted for with the spirit of collaboration and solidarity.

All citizens of [adult] age may vote, participate in the election campaign, and stand for election without any discrimination or intimidation.

All political parties and interested persons will have the opportunity to organize and to participate in the elections process on an equal ballot, regardless of their political positions.

The [national government] will provide a universal monthly payment through a foundation responsible for distributing the corresponding allocations to the beneficiaries. This payment will be provided for a maximum of [time] and may be extended if the government does not comply with its responsibilities during the reinsertion phase.

The [national government] will cover health care expenses under a formula to be agreed by the Parties in line with the opportunities offered by the health sector. Special medical cases will also be covered.

The [national government] will provide a loan of [amount] per beneficiary with a [number]-year grace period, to be paid back within [number] years from provision at an annual interest rate of [number]% and an arrears rate of [number]%. The loan will be provided subject to a favorable assessment from the entity contracted by the government for technical assistance and the monitoring for projects and based on the criterion of guaranteeing proper continuity between the transition and consolidation phases.

For agroindustry projects, the government will design a special program for awarding land and providing technical assistance. Projects will include environmental management training.

A scholarship fund will be created to cover fees and up to [amount] per beneficiary for maintenance, with the cost of fees covered by a complementary fund. The loan will have an annual interest rate of [number]%.

The [national government] will design plans to foster regional economic development through a series of investments using state resources to benefit the community. Their aim is to promote regional development by improving living conditions and welfare. The plans also seek to help eliminate economic and social inequalities and factors of violence, strengthen the democratisation of production and reinforce community participation in decision-making processes for the planning of investment and the orientation of development. A fundamental aspect of regional development plans is that the final decision on investment will be made by the community by means of a participation and consensus building exercise. Regional development plans must propose planning alternatives to make economic, social, political, and cultural processes more dynamic, overcoming the current conditions of misery and inequality through the participation of the community in the drawing up, implementing and monitoring of planning as a whole.

The [national government] undertakes to establish an delegate office of the Presidential Council for the Defence and Promotion of Human Rights. The [national government] undertakes to create a delegate governmental commission for human rights for [vulnerable / underrepresented / marginalized geographical area or group], which will work in coordination with the delegate office of the Presidential Council. The human rights commission for [vulnerable / underrepresented / marginalized geographical area or group] will provide mechanisms to allow access by organizations and the community in general for campaigns to promote and defend human rights and make the situation of these rights in the region known, notwithstanding the legal and institutional instances for investigating claims.

In coordination with [other national institutions deemed appropriate], the [transitional authority] will facilitate the implementation of [number] human rights analysis and diagnostic meetings in different municipalities throughout the state. These meetings will be used to establish the educational programs required in the area of human rights to increase awareness among communities of their political, economic, and social rights.

It is agreed that as part of the restructuring of the [armed forces] established by the government, a proposal will be made to take the creation of the [indigenous or other marginalized groups] police force into account. The national government will commission a study to be carried out within [time] to draw up the proposal.

The Parties agree to initiate a literacy program and a special accelerated formal education program (primary and secondary) in [marginalized area] for which the Parties will study various formulas.

The Parties agree in facilitating the delivery of specialist technical assistance contracted by the [national government] to [marginalized group] for training beneficiaries in the formulation of productive projects and [sector] services, as well as guaranteeing their correct monitoring.

The Parties agree that the [national government] shall provide support for the programs presented by the foundation for the following activities: cultural, public administration, leisure, sports, and the environment. There will also be a psychosocial care program.

The [national government] will provide tools to improve the management of the search for stable employment in the public or private sector.

The Parties agree on the establishment of a National Steering Committee on Peace Building and Conflict Management to coordinate and harmonize the transitional justice and peacebuilding efforts.

National observatories shall be established on [i.e. genocide, ethnic hegemony, oppression and exclusion, coups d’état, political assassinations, arms trafficking and human rights violations in [specific area / state]. The establishment of similar observatories at the regional and international levels shall be promoted.

The Parties shall work with regional and international actors to: [Establish and operationalize early warning mechanisms for conflict prevention and regional instability.] [Develop joint initiatives to address underlying causes of conflict, such as inequality, resource disputes, and political exclusion.] [Promote inclusive dialogue and confidence-building measures among communities and stakeholders.]

The Parties agree to establish joint security committees at the local, national, and regional levels. These committees will bring together representatives from the government, opposition parties, civil society, and security agencies to discuss security concerns and implement measures to address emerging threats.

In developing its conflict-prevention strategies, the Parties will hold [number] of consultations with representatives of local communities.

The Parties recognize the importance of international cooperation in conflict prevention and agree to engage with international organizations, including [the United Nations], [the African Union], and [regional organizations], to support the establishment and implementation of early warning systems.