Community Development Officers urged to be more proactive

Jan 01, 2017 News

Community Development Officers (CDOs) were reminded to remain proactive in the respective indigenous villages and communities they oversee.
This was emphasised by Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock, during a four-day workshop held last month for CDOs.
Minister Allicock said one must be mindful of persons who attempt to be a major hindrance to hinterland development and as leaders, being an active participant in village welfare is critical towards achieving the Ministry and by extension the Government’s goals.
The Minister said, “Your job as Community Development Officers is to help in identifying issues and lobbying on their behalf getting projects on stream and for us to work towards a better life for our people there”.
Minister Allicock has proposed several ideas that can foster job creation and employment opportunities for the indigenous people which include venturing into niche markets which are aimed at satisfying specific market needs.
Production of coffee, cassareep and semi-precious stones among other market demands, the Minister said, are attainable because “we have so many strengths that can be transformed…We have from regions one to ten with our varying areas of expertise, tourism is going to be something of great importance to this country.”
Meanwhile, the Ministry is working assiduously to complete its Sustainable Development Framework which will better guide its programs and Minister Allicock said, “We hope to complete this shortly.”
The CDOs workshop focused on achievements over the past year, completing an annual work plan, expectations for 2018, village audits
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