President Donald Ramotar yesterday urged that Amerindian leaders ensure scrupulous accountability in the community projects they will be embarking on under the Amerindian Development Fund, which are expected to make village economies resilient with a $5 million grant each from the Norway funds, according to the Government Information Agency (GINA).
He was speaking at the launch of the Inception Phase of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) at Princess Hotel. According to GINA in a press release, this phase will see a focus on the development of village economies through projects funded under the Amerindian Development Fund (ADF) under the Guyana Redd + Investment Fund (GRIF).
President Ramotar committed government’s strong support for Amerindian leaders to ensure that the projects are sustainable, GINA reported.
“We will be a genuine partner in your development…we are determined to work hard to deliver on our promises, because we don’t make promises lightly,” the President said.
“I therefore urge the Toshaos and villagers to grasp the opportunities made possible by these investments and create value. Increase the opportunity for greater exchange of goods and services within the villages and further afield and enhance all village resources and assets. I wish to urge, and I repeat for emphasis,
