THE Ministry of Social Cohesion,yesterday convened a stakeholder sensitisation and consultation session at Cara Lodge in Georgetown. The aim of the forum is to garner a wide cross-section of views which will inform programmes and projects that the ministry will spearhead to strengthen social relations among Guyanese; reduce disparities, inequalities and social exclusionToday’s forum provided the opportunity for the ministry to engage with civil society and explore ways in which all stakeholders can work together towards the common goal of social cohesion, national unity, peace and development.
This stakeholder forum sets the tone for the community outreaches that the ministry is set to embark on over the next few weeks, starting at Belladrum, Region 5 tomorrow and in New Amsterdam and Skeldon in Region 6 on Sunday.Subsequent to the regional outreaches, the ministry will host a Social Cohesion Roundtable on Thursday,September 3,2015. This much-anticipated event will contribute to the framework on building social cohesion and addressing equality throughout Guyana.
