Abstract
This paper presents progress made in meeting campaign commitments in some
sectors which, although not included in the “seven programmatic areas” defined
in the first ‘State of the Union’ speech, also aim to resolve, or attenuate, important
issues identified by the current administration. The work follows progress made
until 20 May, 2011, and includes policies covered by the Ministries of Defence,
Energy and Mining, Public Works, Women, Transport and Telecommunications,
Agriculture, as well as a section focused on reconstruction efforts.