Gambia and foster loyalty to The Gambia without discrimination. National 213. Sovereignty and Independence (3) All the people of The Gambia shall be entitled to their ethnic, religious and cultural values which do not disturb the unity or cohesion of the State. (1) The State and all citizen of The Gambia shall endeavour to protect and enhance national sovereignty including social, political and economic independence and territorial integrity. (2) The State shall pursue policies which avoid undue dependence on other nations and institutions. Political objectives 214. (1) Economic 215. Objectives The Gambia shall be a democratic state dedicated to freedom, peace, progress, prosperity and justice. (2) The people shall express their will and consent as to who shall govern them and how they shall be governed, through regular, free and fair elections of their representatives. (3) The State shall be guided by the principles of decentralisation and devolution of governmental functions and powers to the people at appropriate levels of control to facilitate democratic governance. (4) In the composition of the Government, women shall be fairly represented. (5) The Government, with due regard to the principles of an open and democratic society, shall foster accountability and transparency at all levels of government. (1) The State shall endeavour to create an economic environment that maximises the rate of economic growth and employment and secures the maximum welfare and prosperity for all persons in The Gambia. (2) The State shall endeavour to keep inflation under control. (3) Recognising that the most secure democracy is one that assures the basic necessities of life for its people, the State shall endeavour to establish an efficient, dynamic and selfreliant economy whose underlying principles shall include ensuring: