A/HRC/17/2 564. The outcome of the review of Namibia comprised the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/17/14), the views of Namibia concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also A/HRC/17/NAM/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 565. The delegation of Namibia noted the Human Rights Council was meeting against a backdrop of political upheaval and crisis in a number of countries around the world. The peoples of the world were looking for solutions to their problems and for answers from institutions such as the Council. It noted that it was therefore of paramount importance that the Council function efficiently and effectively in addressing human rights situations around the world, with credibility, fairness and justice for all. 566. Namibia welcomed the opportunity to report on its final position on the recommendations to which it had reservations during the review. Of the 120 recommendations made, Namibia had accepted 90, and rejected and expressed reservations and the need for further consideration by Cabinet on 27. Its written position on the recommendations pending had been included in the addendum to the report of the Working Group. 567. Namibia noted that the percentage of the rural population with sanitary facilities had increased to 38 per cent, and efforts were being continued to increase this percentage rapidly. Plans were under way for the upcoming visit of the Special Rapporteur on the right to safe drinking water and sanitation, which was the first visit by a special rapporteur to Namibia. 568. Namibia requested the figure of 180,000 job opportunities reflected in its latest report submitted on 27 May 2011 be rectified to 104,000, and noted that these were the jobs the Government aimed to create in the coming years in order to curb the recent increase in the unemployment rate. It referred to another correction to be made to the report of the Working Group regarding the number of San people living in Namibia, which should be 30,000, not 60,000. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 569. Cuba noted that Namibia had suffered from colonial apartheid for more than 100 years and was proud to have contributed to end such grave ignominy which had caused serious social and economic inequalities. Namibia had also been affected by the international plunder and exploitation of its natural resources, an essential cause of its underdevelopment. Namibia’s policies had faced this negative impact, as well as food security issues. Namibia was still consolidating as a middle-income country and had significantly extended and improved its sanitation coverage and health services. Achievements had been made in addressing the issues of HIV/AIDS, education and the rights of women, children and ethnic minorities. It congratulated Namibia on having accepted many of the recommendations made, including those made by Cuba. Cuba reiterated its solidarity with Namibia. 570. Algeria thanked Namibia for its clarity in its responses, which reflected its will to promote human rights and to cooperate with the mechanisms of the Human Rights Council. Algeria highlighted Namibia’s tangible results during the review, notably relating to national reconciliation, the fight against racial discrimination, the empowerment of women, GE.12-13630 169