– discuss how organisation can be of help to Guyana

PRIME Minister, Moses Nagamootoo on Monday met with a delegation from the Open Society Foundations, which was created by world-famous philanthropist George Soros.

Meeting the Prime Minister last Friday were Latin American Programme Officers, Jean Ross and Guyana-born Auro Fraser.

During the meeting, there were discussions on issues of open governance and democracy, and the role Open Society Foundations could play in Guyana to help Guyanese to benefit from the new oil-and gas resources.

Minister Nagamootoo explained the legal framework that the Coalition Government has been putting in place to ensure governance of the petroleum sector, and welcomed the Soros-funded organisation’s offer to work with Guyana to ensure the equitable distribution of future wealth.

Business magnate, George Soros has given away US$32B from his own wealth to fund the Open Society Foundations in some 100 countries in the world.
One of his more notable contribution dates back to 1979 when he financed scholarships to Africans in South Africa under apartheid.

The two visiting officials stressed that the Open Society has been promoting freedom of expression, accountable governance, justice and equality in the world.