CRC UNITED NATIONS Convention on the Rights of the Child Distr. GENERAL CRC/C/KIR/CO/1 29 September 2006 Original: ENGLISH COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD Forty-third session CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLE 44 OF THE CONVENTION Concluding observations: KIRIBATI 1. The Committee considered the initial report of Kiribati (CRC/C/KIR/1) at its 1166th and 1168th meetings (see CRC/C/SR.1166 and 1168), held on 13 September 2006, and adopted, at its 1199th meeting, held on 29 September 2006, the following concluding observations: A. Introduction 2. The Committee welcomes the submission of the State party’s initial report, which follows the guidelines for reporting, the written replies to its list of issues (CRC/C/KIR/Q/1 and Add.1) and the additional information provided. The Committee also notes with appreciation the frank and open dialogue with the high-level delegation of the State party, which allowed for a better understanding of the situation of children in Kiribati. B. Positive Aspects 3. The Committee welcomes a number of positive developments in the reporting period, including: (a) The adoption of the National Youth Policy and Action Plan in 2001; (b) The development of the National Plan of Action (2006-2008); (c) (KNACC); GE.06-45200 The establishment of the Kiribati National Advisory Committee on Children