A/HRC/27/6 refurbishment, construction and fitting out of health facilities, the provision of free medical care for mothers and children, and specific programmes to combat pandemics (AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, etc.); education, through the refurbishment of the 5 public universities, the construction and refurbishment of 4,478 primary- and secondary-school classrooms, the recruitment, as an exceptional measure, of 8,000 teachers, the introduction of school canteens and the distribution of 6,880,600 textbooks and 5,762,334 school kits that had enabled more than 90 per cent of students enrolled in primary school to take advantage of free education; and road infrastructure. 17. Ivorians also welcomed the increase in the minimum wage, from 35,000 CFA francs (70 dollars) to 60,000 CFA francs (120 dollars). Similarly, State workers had received a salary increase in January 2014. 18. Côte d’Ivoire was determined to implement the recommendations of the universal periodic review. However, because of a lack of resources, it had not been able to fully implement them given other priorities in the aftermath of the crisis. 19. Côte d’Ivoire was presenting its needs in the area of the promotion and protection of human rights to the whole international community. Countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, emerging from crisis, faced huge difficulties in guaranteeing their citizens full enjoyment of their human rights. For that reason, the United Nations, so as to encourage international solidarity among its members, made available a variety of mechanisms to support requesting States. 20. It was incumbent on States to ensure the promotion and respect of the human rights of their citizens. 21. Côte d’Ivoire, mindful of that fundamental task but also of its current limitations, wished to make a solemn appeal to the entire United Nations system as well as to multilateral and bilateral partners to support its efforts in seven priority areas: peacebuilding; treaty body reports; combating violence against women and improving their living conditions; improving prison policy; adopting a national human rights policy; and working towards national reconciliation. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 22. During the interactive dialogue, 86 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 23. Chile acknowledged the complex political situation that the country had faced since the 2010 elections and noted the work of the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It also acknowledged the information provided that described the progress made towards restoring the rule of law. 24. China commended Côte d’Ivoire on its National Development Plan. It welcomed the prioritization of poverty eradication and job creation in the context of economic and social development. It noted improvements to primary education and health services and cooperation with international bodies. 25. Comoros praised achievements in the areas of national reconciliation and social cohesion in the light of the crisis sweeping the country, although efforts still needed to be made at political, economic and social levels. It noted the national authorities’ concern for prioritizing human rights. 26. The Congo noted the strengthening of legislation and measures to shed light on human rights violations and combat impunity. It called on Côte d’Ivoire to establish a follow-up mechanism for the implementation of recommendations. GE.14-07583 5