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I am stunned that such an important resource is rejected

Jan 18, 2014 Letters

Dear Editor,
Thanks to our Government, Democracy was returned to Guyana in 1992 and Guyana is aptly positioned to become a hub of global trade and food security. I am sure that for such a small territory engaging more globally, the strengthening of our democracy is critical to the protection of our people and allows us to promote closer economic integration in the world by strengthening efforts toward building better institutions that might also help to achieve economic development.
A democratic political system is central to the process of development and is essential for understanding and fulfilling economic needs. Therefore I am stunned that a resource to strengthen civil society and empower the average Guyanese to know their rights and responsibilities and participate in building our democracy is rejected.
I have read many statements on this issue and I still have not seen any specific evidence of the Government of Guyana (GoG) illustrating that the Leadership and Democracy project is a collusion between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the opposition. Are we to conclude that it the Government does not agree with you then you are considered opposition?
The GoG leaves more questions than answers in its contention and has not published its own evidence on the falsity of USAID’s claims of consultation. First we learn that there was no consultation, and shortly after we are told that the project was concocted by the opposition and the USAID. I patiently await photos or some form of evidence to support the position of the Government of Guyana.
In the meantime I empathize with the US Government in their effort to strengthen the civil society in Guyana, I am sure they will not be the last group to seek after such an opportunity. I am happy that the Government of Guyana recognizes its own values. I would be happier to know what programs the Government of Guyana has in place or will put in place to enhance democracy and governance here.
D. Nicholson

 

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