More countries than ever before are working to build democratic
governance. Their challenge is to develop institutions and processes
that are more responsive to the needs of ordinary citizens, including
the poor and vulnerable.
The critical importance of democratic
governance in the developing world was highlighted at the Millennium
Summit, where the world's leaders resolved to "spare no effort to
promote democracy and strengthen the rule of law, as well as respect for
all internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms,
including the right to development." A consensus was reached which
recognized that improving the quality of democratic institutions and
processes, and managing the changing roles of the state and civil
society in an increasingly globalised world must underpin national
efforts to reduce poverty, sustain the environment, and promote human
development.
UNDP’s governance portfolio in Trinidad and Tobago is concentrated in
the following areas:
Budget: US$314,108
Funding Source: Government Cost Sharing
Partnership: Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Summary:
Established new executive positions in the civil Service for which
appointment is based on merit and behavioral skills.
Participatory Dialogue for Vision 2020
SL: Policy support for democratic governance
Budget: US$235,267
Funding Source: Government Cost Sharing
Partnerships: Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Summary:
Secured participation in long term planning process
through national dialogue in communities and regions. This included a
published manual in participatory planning along with installed
capacity to undergo planning within the Minister of Planning and
Development.
Preparation of a National Gender Policy and
Plan for Trinidad and Tobago
SL: Policy support for democratic governance
Budget: US$85,000
Funding Source: Government Cost Sharing and UNDP core funding and
CIDA
Partnerships: Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Summary:
A Draft Gender Policy and Plan was prepared but has not been
established
Institutional Strengthening of the
Planning Unit of the Ministry of Education
SL: Policy support for democratic governance
Budget: US$1,172,004
Funding Source: Government Cost Sharing
Partnerships: Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
and UNV
Summary:
To ensure improvement in the educational planning of the Ministry and
build GIS statistical and research skills.
