CRC/C/15/Add.119 page 2 B. Positive aspects 3. The Committee welcomes the adoption of the 1996 Rights of the Child Act, which demonstrates the commitment of the State party to its obligations under the Convention. 4. The Committee notes that the State party is party to the six major international human rights instruments. 5. The Committee welcomes the establishment of the Human Rights Commission and the Gender Commission. It further welcomes the preparatory work towards the establishment of an Ombudsman. C. Factors and difficulties impeding the implementation of the Convention 6. The Committee notes that during the past few years the State party has had to face serious economic, social and political challenges posed by the transition to a market economy, including increased unemployment and poverty. 7. The Committee also notes the major socio-economic problems experienced as a consequence of armed conflict. It takes particular note of the large population of refugees and displaced persons. Moreover, the Committee notes that the consequences of the 1988 earthquake have had a serious impact on the welfare of the population, negatively affecting 40 per cent of the territory and approximately one third of the population, including children. D. Principal subjects of concern and Committee recommendations D.1. General measures of implementation Legislation 8. While the Committee takes note that the 1996 Rights of the Child Act reflects some principles and provisions of the Convention, it nevertheless remains concerned that other relevant laws are not in full conformity with the Convention, and that disparities exist between law and practice. 9. The Committee recommends that the State party pursue efforts to ensure full compatibility of its legislation with the Convention, based on a child rights approach and taking due account of the principles and provisions of the Convention. The Committee recommends greater steps be taken to ensure that these measures are fully implemented. Coordination 10. The Committee is concerned that the lack of administrative coordination and cooperation at the national and local levels is a serious problem in the implementation of the Convention. 11. The Committee recommends that the State party adopt a comprehensive national plan of action to implement the Convention, and give attention to intersectoral