Guyana
FY 2001 Program Description and Activity Data Sheets
USAID
ACTIVITY DATA SHEET
PROGRAM: Guyana
TITLE AND NUMBER: More Responsive and Participatory Governance and Rule of Law, 504-002
PLANNED FY 2000: OBLIGATION AND ACCOUNT: $1,800,000 (DA)
PROPOSED FY 2001: OBLIGATION AND ACCOUNT: $2,400,000 (DA)
STATUS: New*
INITIAL OBLIGATION: FY 1999 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: FY 2003
"Summary: Guyana's democratic institutions and processes are still nascent. Over the past five years, USAID has been helping to build Guyana's democratic foundation through the recently completed Guyana Justice Improvement Project, the Guyana Strengthening Democracy Project and the public-private sector participatory process that emerged in formulating the National Development Strategy. The results anticipated under USAID's new Democracy and Rule of Law Strategic Objective build upon this foundation. USAID and its democracy partners are recognized for their accomplishments in democracy building and opening up the "space" for introducing new ideas for resolving conflicts and implementing new democratic processes. USAID and its partners have excellent access to and working relationships with key public and private sector leaders. However, much remains to be accomplished. Each of the five results of the new strategy is directed to strengthening key institutions and processes that are required for a vibrant, responsive and participatory democracy. These include the judiciary, Parliament and the Parliamentary Counsel's office, the Elections Commission, local government and civil society organizations. "
You may access the full-length version of the report by following the link below
http://www.usaid.gov/pubs/bj2001/lac/gy/guyana_ads.html
Link to USAID activities in Guyana:
http://www.usaid.gov/locations/latin_america_caribbean/country/guyana/index.html