African Studies
Utafiti: Journal of African Perspectives
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Political tension and social turmoil remained the most prominent features of Guinea-Bissau, and determined the slow progress of political and personal reconciliation in the wake of the 2005 presidential elections. Governance problems and disputes over parliamentary legitimacy marked the political agenda, while the lack of funds hampered state institutions in their ability to discharge their administrative and security functions and to provide services. The need to contain expenditure on the oversized army and restore political control over the armed forces necessitated urgent reform of the security forces. Economic difficulties persisted: problems in the production and export of cashews along with an appalling rice harvest caused incomes to decline, especially in the south. The restoration of donor funds depended on political stability. Nevertheless, donors saw some progress and pledged significant contributions to help the government in carrying out its duties and proceeding with reform.