2. Member States shall co-operate with each other in addressing any impediment to the application of the rules contained in this Code.
3. Member States shall publish all relevant measures of general application, which pertain to, or affect the application of the rules contained in this Code.
4. Member States are encouraged to respond promptly to all requests by other Member States for specific information on measures related to investments under this Code.
5. In order to ensure the participation of all Member States in the implementation of this Code, there will be a transition period to provide Member States the necessary flexibility to address developmental needs and other economic concerns that they face to reduce disparities in the effect of implementation of this Code.
Article 46. Co-operation and Technical Assistance
Member States may, in order to facilitate the implementation of this Code, co-operate to provide technical assistance.
Article 47. Role of the African Union Commission and the Regional Economic Communities
1. The African Union Commission and the Regional Economic Communities shall co- operate on investment and other related matters.
2. The African Union Commission and the Regional Economic Communities shall design and develop programs to assist Member States, in the promotion and facilitation of investment.
Article 48. Non-retroactiyity
This Code does not create retroactive obligations or responsibilities for Member States or investors.
Article 49. Amendments and Revisions
1. Member States may submit proposals for the amendment or revision of this Code.
2. Any such amendment or revision shall be governed by the internal rules and procedures of the African Union Commission.
Article 50. Implementation Structure
The African Union Commission shall identify and establish the relevant mechanisms for the purpose of assisting Member States in the adoption of the rules contained in this Code within their national legislation and international investment agreements
Article 51. Adoption and Publication
1. This Code shall come into effect upon adoption by the Assembly of Heads of State and Goverment of the African Union.
2. This Code shall be published by the African Union Commission, in accordance with its relevant internal rules and procedures.
3. This Code shall be published in the African Union official languages: Arabic, English, French and Portuguese.
Article 52. Authentic Text
1. The original text of this Code is English.
2. This Code is drawn up in four (4) texts in the Arabic, English, French and Portuguese languages, all four (4) being equally authentic.