Content_paragraphs:  In order to strengthen national ownership, the Mission also conducted a series 
  
  of consultations with civil society organizations, including youth, women’s and 
  
  workers groups, as well as trade unions, religious representatives and traditional 
  
  leaders. The objective was to foster their participation in the electoral process.  
  
   
  
   
  
   III. Implementation of the Agreement on Peace and 
  Reconciliation in Mali