There is recognition that the emerging policy responsibility would require a diverse competence
which cannot be readily provided by the CARICOM Secretariat alone. In this context, it will be
important to draw from the competence residing across the Community, particularly Member
States, regional Institutions, regional private
sector, regional labour representatives, and
subject matter specialists amongst others.
Over the Plan period, the strategy will involve:
Reform of existing
Arrangements
Arrangements for
Participatory governance
Governance of Community
Institutions
Relationships with IDPs
Governance for the Future
Reforming existing arrangements to
enhance
decision
making,
implementation,
accountability,
compliance and enforcement;
Developing arrangements for participatory
governance;
Developing governance arrangements for
Community Institutions;
Strengthening relationships with IDPs;
Developing and agreeing on the desired governance arrangements for the future.
2.2.6.2 Goal – Strengthening Governance Arrangements in CARICOM (GOV)
To ensure effective and efficient governance arrangements that support good decision
making, successful implementation of the regional agenda and accountability by all
actors.17
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Reforming and strengthening governance is seen as vital for improving success in CARICOM. Stakeholders note
that the governance arrangements should be based on and be consistent with strengthening the operation of the
rule of law in the governance arrangements for the Community. All parties need to know the rules and the
consequences of their conduct with a greater degree of certainty, and all actors including states actors, Organs
and Institutions of the Community and persons, need to operate according to these rules and procedures laid
down. Business enterprise, commercial activity, investment, trade, the entrepreneurial spirit, and economic
growth will be enhanced and promoted by the certainty that is created when there are clear and predictable
governing rules, clearly defined rights and obligations that are easily accessible to all, under which all parties
must operate. There is a strong desire to do the things we need to, as a community, to achieve growth and
prosperity. The reform process offers a unique opportunity to address these matters.
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