As part of a continuous series of workshops organised by the Ministry of Local Government, Sports and Culture, non-governmental organisations and government ministries recently had the chance to participate in discussions about community programmes.  

Held at the International Conference Centre last week, the well-attended workshop discussed the ideas put forward in previous seminars, whereby government ministries for education, youth and health were joined by non-governmental organisations, such as the Care Association and the Association of Fathers Promoting Responsible Parenthood (AFPRP), to merge their ideas on how to better adjust certain programmes and increase emancipation of members of the community.

The series of workshops, which started in early September and continued throughout the month, gave district administrators and members of district programmes the opportunity to explore new proposals and ideas for further development of community programmes.

Mr Vincent Meriton, the principal secretary for local government, welcomed the representatives in his opening address and thanked them for making a special effort to attend the workshop.

As part of the agenda, the participants received background information on community development and community life programme status at district and secretarial level.

Programme and development director for the ministry, Olsen Vidot facilitated the seminar and during his intervention, Mr Olsen stressed the aspect of working together as a team.

“The ministry of local government, sports and culture, being the ministry that works directly for the community by working with government ministries and other organisations, thinks a lot more can be done to ensure the infrastructures and programmes set up are used effectively,” Mr Olsen added.

A final regroupment of local government officials has been set for October 21, to discuss the final formulation of an action plan for the suggestions put forward during the workshops.                                    

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