Dear Editor,
The Manifesto of the PPP/C is now in the public domain. The other political parties are still to make their manifestos public even though we are just two weeks away from elections day.
It is interesting to see what the opposition parties more particularly the APNU-AFC would come up with to match what is clearly a well-articulated, coherent and forward-looking Manifesto presented to the electorate by the incumbent PPP/C.
It is without doubt a blueprint for the continued development of Guyana with the overarching goal of modernising the economy and laying the foundations for sustained economic growth and development.
The key to progress of any country is to grow the economy and create wealth. The continued and sustained growth of the economy will allow for more resources to be put into the social sectors such as education, health, housing and water which are key ingredients for a bright and secure future.
This Manifesto builds on the solid foundation already laid by the PPP/C administration and will allow for economic take-off to much higher altitudes in the horizon of economic growth and development.
According to the Rostow theory of economic growth, as the foundations for development are laid and consolidated, it becomes easier for the economy to take off since the initial inertia of economic stagnation would be minimised. The PPP/C has over the years managed to change the dynamics of the economy from one of stagnation and retrogression to a forward trajectory. The economy experienced positive growth rates for nine consecutive years despite a harsh international environment and a hostile political opposition. This is why it is so important to ensure that there is a continuation of the economic policies of the PPP/C administration.
Yours faithfully,
Hydar Ally