A/HRC/27/14 137. Uganda noted improved access to potable water, creation of the “Health Development Army” and the NHRAP. 138. The United Arab Emirates commended Ethiopia’s efforts to eliminate poverty by the adoption of new laws and the development of programmes for transforming the country into a middle-income economy. 139. The United Republic of Tanzania applauded the GTP. It encouraged further efforts towards gender parity in education and attaining the Millennium Development Goals. 140. The United States of America was concerned at restrictions on civil society activity and the arbitrary detention of human rights defenders, journalists and opposition political figures. 141. Uruguay noted progress since the first UPR cycle, highlighting the NHRAP. 142. Bolivia (Plurinational State of) welcomed the advances towards the eradication of poverty, reduced infant mortality and improved access to health services. 143. Viet Nam appreciated the effective implementation of the GTP, integrating strategies of economic development, enhancement of democracy and assurances of social justice. 144. Yemen commended the enactment of several laws for the protection of human rights, the fight against poverty, the progressive achievements in the field of development, and the expansion of the activity of EHRC. 145. Zambia commended Ethiopia’s constitutional guarantees of human rights and noted its efforts for poverty eradication, reduction in child mortality, increased access to school and the provision of health services. 146. Zimbabwe noted Ethiopia’s commitment to economic, social and cultural rights evidenced by the adoption of programmes to ensure food security, potable water supply, education and health care. 147. Afghanistan applauded Ethiopia’s initiatives for empowerment of women, eradication of harmful practices and discrimination against women and violence against children. 148. The United Kingdom expressed concern regarding limitations on freedom of expression, mistreatment of prisoners and abuse allegations. 149. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea appreciated the country’s commitment to, and progress in, protecting and promoting human rights. 150. The delegation stated that legislative acts triggered by the Government’s policy reforms had created an enabling environment for the media. The Freedom of Mass Media and Access to Information Proclamation had brought about important reforms. Public interest disclosure legislation for the protection of whistle-blowers would be submitted for public deliberation. A public record policy, legislation and regulations were being finalized with a view to facilitating the speedy implementation of the Proclamation. 151. The Government had recently organized stakeholder consultative forums to assist in identifying structural and institutional shortcomings in the media sector: problems included inadequate media professionalism, pluralism, competition or self-regulatory mechanisms, an underdeveloped advertising market, poor media management capacity and a lack of governmental subsidies. The Government had encouraged the media community to establish an independent media council to regulate misconduct. Higher professional training institutions were being established in more than 18 universities. 12