Thank you very much for that question.
The resilience of a population refers to its ability to withstand shock. So that entails ensuring some continuity between emergency response projects and development projects. That means everyone has to agree on how to tie humanitarian projects to development. It is paramount that cooperation on the development front resume in Mali, so that those on the ground can make the connections needed between emergency response projects and development projects.
Resilience also entails—and Canada may be able to help with this—providing support to re-establish basic public services in northern Mali. As you know, the conflict has had a serious impact on public servants, and thus basic services. Today, the process would mean helping public services resume in that part of the country. Resilience would also involve support for operations, which not only address urgent needs, but also help strengthen communities' capacity to look after themselves so they are more resistant to shocks affecting their environment. I am referring to their control over farming, water, community resources and so forth.
There again, some very specific programs have been established, and some of them have already been included in the CAP 2013 for Mali. There, as well, some key initiatives have been put in place, such as the European Union's AGIR. I urge Canada to join that platform, and work with other partners to agree on shared objectives and provide the support needed so that all of our efforts flow from an integrated and well-coordinated approach.