-Teixeira tells Joint Steering Committee
The Government of Guyana in its efforts to achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 has called for enhanced cooperation.
According to a Department of Public Information (DPI) release, this statement formed part of Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira’s remarks at the annual meeting of the Government of Guyana and the United Nations Joint Steering Committee, held at the Herdmanston Lodge, Georgetown, on Monday.
In her opening remarks, Teixeira, who co-chaired the meeting, emphasised the need for increased collaboration in achieving the 17 SDGs.
“Here in this microcosm of the UN country team in the government, [we have to assess] how well we are coordinating and collaborating, to make sure that we are all on the same page, and to ensure that the programmes are going the way we would like.”
The Minister highlighted the changing governance strategy as the country’s economy expands while commending the UN’s support during challenging times, particularly in civil defence strengthening. She also took the opportunity to highlight the diverse array of challenges faced by organisations such as these, which can affect the progress of their policies.
She acknowledged that while Guyana needs development partners, tangible solutions in the country must be championed by the Guyanese.
“We do believe that, based on our knowledge and experiences, that we want to drive this process. Based on the history, the view of Guyanese is that we want to determine where we go, how we get there, and how fast we get there”, she said.
The joint steering committee assessed the UN’s response to regional development priorities during the implementation of the UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Framework, while the meeting saw discussions on food systems, data protection, and mechanisms for achieving SDGs, DPI added.
