Guyana welcomes scrutiny to strengthen anti-corruption efforts, promote human rights

“In addition to that we have made strides so much so that it looks as if EGMONT will approve us in January 2024 which is a big step forward in terms of our relations with financial institutions, intelligence units across the world,” Teixeira stated.

She also outlined measures such as the formation of the National Coordinating Committee against Corruption, to address the country’s treaty responsibilities under the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the Lima Commitment, the UN General Assembly Political Declaration against Corruption, among others.

Teixeira stressed the importance of building institutional capacity within the 17 agencies comprising the National Coordinating Committee.

“We are trying to build institutional capacity, collaboration, transparency and accountability in what we’re doing and to look at the steps we need to take to continue making progress in the anti-corruption fight and I think that we have been able to show improvements and progress,” the she highlighted.

The activity is being held under the theme: “Connecting the Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Agendas: Guyana’s Progress.”

It features an exhibition of approximately 42 booths, panel discussions and interactive quizzes.

The event coincides with two significant international observances; United Nations International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9) and Human Rights Day (December 10). (DPI)