A/HRC/17/2 559. Nigeria commended Sao Tome and Principe for its engagement in the universal periodic review process. It congratulated Sao Tome and Principe for the additional information provided on its efforts to promote and protect human rights. Nigeria was encouraged to note that Sao Tome and Principe had accepted most of the recommendations received, and that it had started to implement a number of them. Nigeria encouraged Sao Tome and Principe not to relent in its efforts to implement the recommendations accepted. It wished Sao Tome and Principe the best in its efforts to strengthen the specific policies and programmes for the welfare of its population and in the electoral process. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 560. Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme noted Sao Tome and Principe’s scarce resources, which affected its ability to satisfy the fundamental rights of its population. Despite Sao Tome and Principe’s commitment to combating illiteracy and to raising the level of education, it noted that the country was still confronted by a major challenge in this sector. It also raised its concerns about child exploitation in cacao plantations, violence against women, and the stigmatization of and discrimination against persons infected with HIV/AIDS. It stated that the monopolization of the majority of the information outlets by the State constituted a hindrance to the effective enjoyment of freedom of expression. The organization urged Sao Tome and Principe to revise its national legal framework by incorporating non-discrimination in all forms, and to address a standing invitation to all special procedures mandate holders. It also encouraged the State to ratify the main international human rights instruments and to update its reports to the treaty bodies. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 561. In its concluding remarks, Sao Tome and Principe took note of the comments and recommendations made, and reaffirmed its commitment to complying with its international human rights obligations. It referred to the challenges faced as a result of the global economic crisis and the fact that its economy was highly dependent on the fluctuation of the international prices of raw materials. It also highlighted the efforts made to move forward in the processes of democratization, poverty reduction and the promotion of human rights. It recalled the finalization of the electoral process, and expressed the hope that, during the second cycle, it would further engage in a constructive dialogue with the Human Rights Council to address the concerns and recommendations raised by Member and observer States. Namibia 562. The review of Namibia was held on 2 February 2011 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Namibia in accordance with the annex to resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/NAM/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/NAM/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/NAM/3). 563. At its 18th meeting, on 8 June 2011, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Namibia (see section C below). 168 GE.12-13630