Content_paragraphs:  The formation of a new inclusive Government, which has significant
  
  responsibilities in advancing institutional reforms and addressing the challenges
  
  facing all Central Africans, including minority communities, will be critical. I note
  
  with concern the barriers to women’s full, equal and meaningful political participation
  
  and encourage the authorities to champion women in elected positions. The
  
  forthcoming local elections, if truly inclusive, offer an essential opportunity to expand
  
  political space and decision-making authority to underrepresented groups and
  
  minority communities and will pave the way to decentralization and strengthening of
  
  local governance.