Assembly/AU/4(XII) Page 12 Chad (MINURCAT), which would take over from the EU Force (EUFOR), at the end of the EUFOR Chad / CAR mandate, on 15 March 2009. By the same Resolution, the Security Council extended, for a period of 12 months, the multidimensional presence in Chad and the military presence in the CAR. 51. In the Central African Republic (CAR), the period under consideration was marked by continued peace efforts in the CAR under the mediation of President El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba, President of the ad hoc Committee on Central African issues in the CEMAC region. From 8 to 20 December 2008, the Inclusive Political Dialogue (DPI) was held in Bangui, attended by almost all the Central African political actors and leader of the armed groups. Deliberations were chaired by the former Burundi President, Mr Pierre Buyoya. The participants agreed, among other things, to form a Government integrating all the entities that participated in the DPI, review the electoral code, set up an independent electoral Commission, and implement a demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration programme as well as the time table for reform of the security sector. 52. The deployment of the first Peace Consolidation Mission of the Central African Peace and Security Council (MICOPAX 1), which replaced the Multinational CEMAC Force (FOMUC), became effective in July 2008. MICOPAX is expected not only to help stabilise the security situation, but also support the Central African Authorities in their efforts to achieve reconciliation, promote political dialogue and peace, reconstruct and revive the economy. 53. In Liberia, the reporting period was marked by significant progress in the implementation of the security sector reform, with the completion of the recruitment of the elements of the new Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and the activation of the force, the elaboration of new military training programmes and the adoption of a new National Defence Act. The Government is also developing a national security plan as part of its SSR strategy to guarantee adequate security internally and at its borders. Furthermore, the final phase of the DDRR programme was launched on 6 October 2008 by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, with the aim of filling initial gaps in the DDRR programme and addressing the residual case-load of disarmed and demobilized ex-combatants who have not accessed their reintegration benefits in the programme. Furthermore, on 29 September 2008, the Security Council adopted resolution 1836(2008) in which it decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) until 30 September 2009. At the same time, a number of challenges remain, particularly regarding the justice and law enforcement system. 54. In August 2008, President Johnson-Sirleaf signed into law an Act establishing the Liberian anti-corruption Commission. At the same time, the Government, together with its partners, developed a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy. The Government has also launched a three year civil service reform programme. Furthermore, the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) submitted its final report to the National Legislature on 19 December 2008. Efforts also continue to be made towards the economic revitalization of the country. On 26 June 2008, a Liberian Poverty Reduction Forum (LPRF) was held in Berlin, during which President Johnson-Sirleaf presented the country’s Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) initiated in April 2008. Although the implementation of the PRS is facing several challenges, the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has registered a significant increase, while its external debt has substantially reduced. Infrastructure and basic social