E/C.12/1/Add.34 page 2 3. The Committee considers that the dialogue established between the Government of Denmark and the Committee was very satisfactory. It also welcomes the participation of an official of the Government of Greenland in the Danish delegation. B. Factors and difficulties impeding the implementation of the Covenant 4. The Committee notes the absence of any unsurmountable factors or difficulties preventing the effective implementation of the Covenant in Denmark. C. Positive aspects 5. The Committee notes the high level of achievement by Denmark of its obligations in respect of the protection of the rights set forth in the Covenant. It notes with satisfaction that the Government of Denmark pays a great deal of attention to its activities for the promotion and protection of economic, social and cultural rights in accordance with the obligations undertaken under article 2 of the Covenant. The Committee commends the State party's long tradition of respect for human rights. 6. The Committee notes the significant degree of autonomy enjoyed by the people of Greenland, which is evident in the existence of an elected parliament, with devolved powers over a wide range of issues, inter alia education, health, taxation, trade, fisheries and hunting. It notes with appreciation that the culture of the Greenlandic community is well respected and, in particular, that the indigenous language is official and consequently may be used in contacts with public bodies and before the courts. 7. The Committee expresses its appreciation for the level of services provided to the population, in relation to social security, health care and education and for the elderly. 8. The Committee welcomes the measures taken to promote equality between men and women, in particular the enactment of the Act on Equal Payment (Act No. 639 of July 1992). 9. The Committee also welcomes the State party’s policies and programmes which have resulted in the reduction of unemployment. 10. The Committee acknowledges the social assistance benefits being accorded to refugees, among them those contained in the Alien Integration Act, which include provision of temporary housing and other settlement benefits. The Committee also notes the efforts made by the State party to integrate foreign workers and their families. 11. The Committee commends the State party for its regular participation in multilateral development cooperation programmes, as well as for setting up a number of bilateral programmes, (for devoting 1 per cent of GDP to those activities) thus contributing to the realization of economic, social and cultural rights in other countries.