Though the draft report highlighted South Africa's post-apartheid achievements, including its liberal constitution, sound economic policy, generally sensible new laws and free politics, it did not shy away from spelling out problems it has yet to solve: still brittle race relations, rising xenophobia (against immigrants from Zimbabwe, for instance) and the lingering reluctance of some whites to embrace the new South Africa.

ECONOMIST: South Africa

Again, that's not necessarily the Constitution at work, but it does sound like another pair of high-profile lips are eligible for Friday's kiss-in.

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New York courts have said the state constitution guarantees children the opportunity for a "sound basic education, " which courts have defined as a "meaningful high school education" that will prepare them to be competitive in a global economy and productive citizens at home.

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Mr. Rebell said his intention is to persuade lawmakers in Albany to reevaluate whether the state is providing every student with the opportunity for the "sound basic education" that courts said is guaranteed by the state constitution.

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They have made sound policies, ensure that civil servants implement them and leave office dutifully when the constitution says so, after a maximum of ten years.

ECONOMIST: Botswana