A/HRC/19/14 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 27. During the interactive dialogue, 55 delegations made statements. Additional statements which could not be delivered during the interactive dialogue owing to time constraints were posted on the Extranet of the universal periodic review, once available.1 Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 28. South Africa took note of constraints impeding human rights efforts, including the economic sanctions in place. It noted ongoing efforts to resolve challenges in the implementation of the GPA and at drafting a new Constitution. It noted reported concerns about implementing a comprehensive policy framework on gender equality and challenges relating to the rights of children in vulnerable situations. It made recommendations. 29. Algeria noted the restoration of macroeconomic stability following the GNU in 2009. It referred to the shared experience of racism, oppressive colonialism and of nonselectivity and non-politicization of human rights values. It backed Zimbabwe’s call for adequate international capacity building for human rights priorities. Algeria made recommendations. 30. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the establishment of a Human Rights Commission. It was concerned by the lack of progress in other areas of the GPA and called on the Government to ensure full implementation before any elections. It called on Zimbabwe to give effect to obligations under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and to implement the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on education and health. It made recommendations. 31. Sri Lanka welcomed the protection and upholding of the rights of children, the large budgetary allocation to education and the 92 per cent literacy rate. Bangladesh appreciated the agricultural policy designed for promoting food security and Zimbabwe’s commitment to the MDGs. It made recommendations. 32. Angola appreciated Zimbabwe’s efforts to improve the human rights situation, despite economic difficulties faced. Angola asked about measures taken to combat the problem of highly skilled workers leaving the country. It commended Zimbabwe for measures taken for women and asked for more information on such positive discrimination programmes. Angola made recommendations. 33. Namibia referred to national elections as an internal matter and urged the international community not to interfere in this process. Namibia called for the immediate removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe. It called on Zimbabwe to continue with the policy of National Reconciliation. Namibia made a recommendation. 34. Uganda referred to the Government’s recognition of the special needs of vulnerable echelons of society such as women, children and AIDS victims. It noted that Zimbabwe had identified a number of challenges and constraints. Uganda made a recommendation. 35. Swaziland referred to the difficult economic times in Zimbabwe and challenges faced in providing essential services. Swaziland encouraged the GNU to continue rebuilding the economy and its institutions, including the Organ for National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration. Swaziland appealed to the international community to provide Zimbabwe with much needed assistance. It made a recommendation. 1 6 Countries which could not take the floor: Argentina, Chile, Sweden, Uruguay, Mozambique, the Netherlands, Botswana, Sudan, Latvia, Congo, Costa Rica, United Republic of Tanzania, Mauritius, Lesotho, Senegal.