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bodies to effectively discharge their functions in preparing and monitoring elections, and encourages the Government of Afghanistan to work together with UNAMA to ensure that the IEC and ECC are strong, independent and provide the proper checks and balances required by the Constitution; 11. Welcomes the commitment of the Government of Afghanistan to work closely with the United Nations to build on the lessons learned from the 2009 elections to deliver improvements to the electoral process in 2010 and beyond, and, taking into account the commitments on electoral reform made at the London Conference, reaffirms UNAMA’s leading role in supporting the realization of these commitments at the request of the Afghan Government, and requests that UNAMA provides technical assistance to the National Assembly and civil society to support constructive electoral reforms; and further calls upon members of the international community to provide assistance as appropriate; 12. Welcomes the renewed efforts of the Afghan Government, including through the national Peace Jirga to be held this year, to promote dialogue with those