Our pledge to the people of Guyana

With an unwavering commitment to good governance, transparency and accountability we, “the Alliance For Change” commit to the people of Guyana that an AFC lead government will prioritize and address within its first 18 months the following; 1] The establishment of a Public Procurement Commission, Human Rights Commission and other constitutional and statutory commissions; 2) The holding of Local Government Elections under the new legislation to ensure that Guyanese are able to elect leaders of their choice and there is less political interference in the management of communities; 3] The passage of the Anti-Money Laundering legislation and regulations to promote legitimate financial transactions and growth within the economy; 4] Immediate constitutional reform to ensure broader and more representative participation in the highest executive decision-making     forum of the country, a Head of State who is directly elected by a majority of the citizens of Guyana, completion of the implementation of the 2001 constitutional reforms  and reduced presidential powers; 5] Increased negotiated public sector wages to improve the standard of living of these hardworking Guyanese; 6] Creation of more jobs and employment opportunities especially for     young people and the promotion of increased wealth across all sectors; 7] Comprehensive security sector reform and the immediate implementation of a sustainable crime prevention programme to reduce robberies and murders; 8] Transformation of the energy sector to provide more reliable and     cheaper forms of electricity; 9] The introduction of a Development Bank to provide low interest loans and micro financing to increase entrepreneurial activity, especially     amongst women and young people; 10] The harmonization of the mining sector with carefully planned hinterland development while safeguarding indigenous land rights; 11] The development of short and medium term infrastructural    development including sea ports, airports, road networks, affordable     housing and increased telecommunication platforms; 12] The reorganisation of our Education, Health, Sports and Recreation sectors to provide better public facilities  and services for all, especially women and youth; 13] The introduction of programmes to address the concerns of our youth and women to create an even playing field that will facilitate their development and cater for the well-being of our elderly; 14] The introduction of skills training programmes in communities that have been traditionally neglected and the establishment of trade and vocational educational institutions in Regions 7, 8 and 9. 15] The introduction of entrepreneurship and mandatory second language     training into the School Curriculum: 16] Implementation of an updated, agreed national development strategy. 18] Establishment of a multi-party stakeholder “Think Tank” for education,     health and national security tasked with the responsibility of devising short medium and long term strategies or Guyana to be implemented     by the AFC and successive governments. 19] Establishment of a Truth, Healing and Reconciliation Commission This is our solemn commitment given in the spirit of healing and reconciliation and for a better Guyana! December 2014. (Details contained in the AFC’s Election Manifesto)