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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wamatinga",
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    "content": "These meetings provide an opportunity for the member states to exchange ideas. It is important to note that there have been conflicts in DRC Congo, South Sudan and other regions. Therefore, these meetings have become a good platform for the members to engage on the way forward. Most importantly, they seek solutions for the challenges that affect the African region, and more specifically, the Great Lakes region. Co-existence and peace in the countries is paramount not only for the member states, but it is important to note that we do a lot of trade amongst ourselves. Therefore, good partnerships and relationships between the member states is good for us. However, it has been noted with a lot of concern that there are challenges facing some of the younger democracies and nations. This organization or platform is basically financed by member states' contribution based on the country's GDP. In the last couple of years, some member states have continued to accrue on non-contribution because of their internal affairs. It is important that we keep on engaging members, so that the FP-IGGLR becomes an organization that is self-driven. We must also ensure that the organisation is well sustained. We have a big population in this region hence this organisation should be beneficial to the region. We know that the conflict in the western part of the DRC Congo, the conflict between the Rwandese M23 and some other conflict group has also raised important issues that need to be resolved. A few weeks ago, a meeting was called by the President The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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