ERC holds 71 meetings countrywide

Feb 17, 2010 News

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) says that over 3,000 persons across the country successfully completed its Neighbourhood Conference Project and are now better prepared in dealing with issues of Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills.
The project, which commenced on July 27, 2009 with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), saw the Commission hosting 71 community meetings within the 65 Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and the six municipalities countrywide.
The meetings, held under the theme, ‘Enhancing local capacity for participation in Governance and in the development of initiatives to resolve conflicts and contribute to community security,’ was designed with the specific objectives to encourage citizens to assist more effectively in the establishment of effective NDCs. It was also geared to equip communities with dispute resolution skills.
Two short films were shown; Elbow Room Distances, a film which highlights ways to deal with issues at the workplace without resorting to dispute and conflicts and ‘Guyana ’ a skit which carries the message of peace, love, cooperation and unity for the development of Guyana.
According to the ERC, the program saw residents highlighting some of the problems affecting the communities and explored possible solutions.
The conference, which ended Friday, concluded with residents signing a pledge committing to ensuring peaceful communities. The ERC also said that it had a Complaints Desk at all of the conferences and several complaints were received.
“Despite the level of work done by the ERC since its establishment, the participants at the Conferences indicated the need for more interactive fora to be held countrywide where people can freely express themselves on issues affecting them and the development of their communities,” the Commission said.
ERC, noting the presence of young people at meetings, said that it was pleased to note the participation of youths in all its conferences and gave the assurance that their comments and suggestions for the development of their communities were noted.
The recommendations/suggestions and views expressed at all the conferences will be compiled into a report and sent to NDCs and other local government bodies.

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