Energy transition, digital transformation featured in discussions during Regional Director's visit
Mr. Roberto Valent, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean for the UN Development Coordination Office (DCO) was in Guyana from 11-15 July.
During his visit he attended the opening ceremony of the National Toshao’s Council Conference, a critical governance mechanism for indigenous people in Guyana. He also met with His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana; Hon. Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips, Prime Minister; senior Ministers of government; the Leader of the Opposition; and civil society representatives.
Discussions focused on a range of issues including Guyana’s low-carbon development model, energy transition, digital transformation, disaster risk reduction, and gender based violence.
A key highlight of Mr. Valent’s visit to Guyana was a meeting with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General on Tuesday 12th July. The CARICOM SG and Regional Director talked about a range of development priorities, spanning economic diversification, food security, human services, climate resilience, violence against women and girls, crime, and the rule of law.
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