Transparency Institute to focus on good governance

Presidential Advisor on Governance Gail Teixeira speaking at the Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc launch on Saturday.

The Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc (TIGI) was officially launched last Saturday with the goal of promoting good governance through the empowerment of citizens to demand a country where there is transparency, accountability and anti-corruption standards from both public and private sector officials.

The launch, held at the Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd Conference Room in Robb Street, Georgetown, also saw a seminar on Freedom of Information.

Bernard Crawford, Director of TIGI, stated that while the organisation will not investigate individual cases of corruption, it