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Nyarikangbanna

United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Nov 2011 :  10:42:37  Show Profile Send Nyarikangbanna a Private Message
Statement by Lawyer A.N.M. Ousainou Darboe, Presidential Candidate & Secretary General of the United Democratic Party.

Ministerial Restructuring in Preparation for the Formation of a Unity Government


Banjul, The Gambia – Friday, 11th November 2011

On this Friday, 11th November 2011, in the City of Banjul, I, Ousainou Numukunda Darboe, Presidential Candidate for the 24 November 2011 elections and Secretary General of the United Democratic, hereby formally presents to citizens of The Gambia, my proposed restructuring of the Ministries of government.

The objective of this restructuring is to specifically and purposefully reflect the current needs and priorities of our country, facilitate an integrated policy framework, improve governmental coherence and to ensure greater interdepartmental coordination. The restructuring will also embed and bolster a culture of effective, efficient and result-oriented public and civil services.

The unity government shall comprise the following Ministries and offices:


President & Minister of Defence

There shall be no change to the structure of this office. The President and Commander-in-Chief shall continue to be the Minister of Defence. The Gambia shall continue to be a peaceful country with no need for a separate, stand-alone Defence Ministry. When elected, I shall restore humility, maturity and dignity to the Office of President of The Republic of The Gambia and end the reckless, perilous and damaging interference and accusations directed at our neighbours. I shall also re-establish enlightened, progressive and effective defence relationships, especially with the sister republics of Senegal and Guinea Bissau.


Vice President & Minister of National Assembly Relations

Under the current government, ‘National Assembly Affairs’ is under the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources & National Assembly Affairs. For a government that is committed to ‘development with dignity’, the Executive must have a serious, genuine and respectful relationship with the Legislature. As such, responsibility for National Assembly relations shall be elevated and incorporated within the Office of the Vice President. This change shall ensure a better democratic reality whilst facilitating a healthier and more effective policy-making and legislative framework.


Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food (MAFF)

The Gambia needs coherent strategy – and most importantly – an integrated action plan for food production, rural development and all forms of agriculture (including fisheries). The restructuring will bring together the related departments in one coherent and focussed Ministry.


Ministry of Communication & Information Technology (CIT)

There shall be no change to the structure of this Ministry.


Ministry of Business, Employment & Social Security (BESS)

We aim to create an innovative and enterprising culture, based on open but responsible and ethical business practices. The purpose of such an innovative economy is to unleash our untapped potential, to produce national wealth, create good quality and long term jobs, and find a niche for ourselves in the competitive regional and world economy. This new Ministry shall have the role of creating a vibrant economy of mid-level, corporate and social entrepreneurs, whilst optimising job creation and protecting the interests of employees and the citizen-consumers.

Ministry of Education & Skills( MES)

This Ministry will cover basic, secondary and vocational education. Most importantly, this Ministry will usher in a new approach to education. MES shall move us away from the superficiality of ‘paper qualifications’. Emphasis will be focused on: substantive and sound knowledge of subject disciplines; practical skills relevant to modern professions and trades; and dynamic aptitudes that enable our children and citizens to compete well with people from all over the world. We believe that education is the great equaliser and MES shall ensure that we produce knowledgeable, skilled, innovative and confident citizens.


Ministry of Energy & Water (MEW)

There can be no serious development, without adequate, reliable and affordable supply of energy and water. This is basic. Unfortunately, Gambia has totally failed in ensuring energy and water security. This new Ministry shall be the fuel that fires and maintains the improvement of Gambian economic and domestic life. (We will close down the pretentious Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources).


Ministry of Forestry, Environment & Sustainability (FES)
This Ministry will put more emphasis on the sustainability of the country’s natural resources, by preventing degradation as well as promoting the augmentation and efficiency of usage of existing resources. The Ministry will maintain responsibility for specific issues such as coastal erosion, pollution, desertification, biodiversity and climate change.


Ministry of Finance & Trade (MFT)

Income generated directly and indirectly through internal, regional and international trade is the most important source of finance for our country. As such, our trade policy and practice need to be closely linked to public finances.


Ministry of Foreign, Regional & Diaspora Relations (FRD)
Within the international arena, The Gambia use to have a reputation as a peaceful haven of human rights. This has been totally destroyed by the current government. The Gambia now aligns itself to pariah nations. Through the reform of this Ministry, we shall reverse the existing negative foreign policy. The new Ministry shall not be pontificating on ‘foreign affairs’, it shall focus on creating, maintaining and improving productive relationships with regional and international partners. FRD shall also adopt an enlightened and forward-looking approach to dealing with the Gambian Diaspora.



Ministry of Health & Public Sanitation (HPS)

The health of people, is by nature affected by very many other aspects of life. The prevention of illness and disease as well as the provision of remedies and medical interventions involves complex sets of correlations. As such, it is critically important that this Ministry concentrates on the core task of safeguarding the health of the nation. Good public sanitation infrastructure and systems are crucial in preventing disease and illness, yet these facilities are terribly underdeveloped in The Gambia. Consequently, HPS will be tasked with giving appropriate practical focus on both the preventative and remedial aspects of health.


Ministry of Higher Education, Science & Innovation (HESI)
There shall be no change to the structure of this Ministry, but there will be greater focus on the promotion and facilitation of innovation, especially in the context of creating a vibrant innovative economy.


Ministry of Housing, Transport & Infrastructure (HTI)

Shelter, like food and water, is a fundamental requirement of human beings. In Gambia today, most of our citizens, in both rural and urban areas, live in sub-standard conditions of housing. The unity government deems housing as a priority within the general infrastructural development of the country. HTI shall ensure that modern days engineering techniques as well as alternative and environmentally-friendly technologies are used to provide housing, transports and other infrastructure solutions. HTI shall also develop a diversified transportation system, with greater use of River Gambia, especially for the transportation of cargo.


Ministry of Interior & Human Rights (IHR)

Human rights abuses have become common place in Gambia under the current government. The abuse is often gratuitous, cruel and sadistic. Occasionally, human rights abuses have been outrageously justified on the basis of maintenance of national security. Our restructuring will ensure that the same Ministry will be responsible for maintaining the security of the country as well as protecting the human rights of the citizens. Our democracy cannot mature and be embedded within the polity if we continue to see human rights as an extraordinary privilege. Human rights is a basic, ordinary and inalienable part of every human being. Protecting human and citizens’ rights is fundamental to maintaining national order and security. The overall goal of the unity government is to deliver ‘development with dignity’. There shall be zero-tolerance to indiscipline and human rights abuse, NO Ifs or BUTs

Ministry of Justice & Attorney General (MOJ)

There shall be no change to the structure of this Ministry, however the approach to its work will be totally overhauled. Under the current government, the office of the Ministry of Justice has been devalued and brought into disrepute. High turnover of Ministers and the introduction of a destructive and mercenary approach to judicial appointments and administration have undermined the independence and credibility of the judiciary. Under our unity government, the MOJ shall be tasked with making the Gambian judiciary a beacon of propriety and transforming the country into a haven of justice and fairness.


Ministry of Planning, Lands & Local Government (PLLG)

Gambia is a small country with relatively high population and increased urbanisation. This puts stresses on physical and natural resources, public services and amenities, and the quality of life of citizens. As such, it is of cardinal importance that the science, art and innovative possibilities of ‘planning’, are rigorous applied to every aspect of urban, rural and municipal management. PLLG shall facilitate strategic coherence in the land management of the country, and ensure adherence to adopted plans and schemes.


Ministry of Social Welfare, Women & Youths (SWWY)

Women, children and young people suffer disproportionately from the ills of deprivation and disadvantage. This is not only unjust, it also leads to a national loss as their potential to contribute to the development of the country is frustrated or reduced. This new Ministry will combat inequality and work towards attaining a threshold of welfare for every citizen. Most importantly, it will facilitate the opening of opportunities such that every citizen, irrespective of age, gender, disability or socio-economic background is able to reach and fulfil their potential in life.


Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sports (TACS)

Sports is one of the most important cultural endeavours in society, providing, health, welfare and leisure benefits to people of all ages. The Ministry brings sports within the general cultural arena. This restructured Ministry shall promote Gambian tourism as a form of enlightened cultural and international exchange. Special emphasis will be put on ethical and responsible tourism, educational and artistic exchanges, and attracting new visitors from other parts of Africa and Asia. This approach reduces current dependence of European package tourism, a business model that has many economic and cultural weaknesses. The Ministry shall also diversify and improve the cultural festivals currently undertaken, to produce a comprehensive and representative portfolio of national cultural and artistic heritage.


Ministry of Cabinet & Policy Affairs & Head of the President’s Office (CPA)

Modern government requires both governance and management skills and aptitudes. The Ministries have overlapping and sometimes competing priorities, within a context of limited financial resources. This new Ministry shall ensure government policy becomes operational reality. CPA shall ensure absolute focus on the appropriate priorities, strategic and operational coordination between Ministries and efficient implementation of adopted policies. The culture of the unity government would be one of effective delivery, practical outputs and worthwhile outcomes; not the current status quo of ostentation, superficial ceremony and bureaucratic haughtiness.


Secretary-General & Head of the Civil Service (ex officio) (SG)

The Secretary-General & Head of the Civil Service shall attend cabinet meetings in an ex-officio capacity. The office of SG shall work closely with CPA to ensure effective and efficient development, implementation, review and improvement of government policy.

Fellow Gambians,

When elected, I, Ousainu Numukunda Darboe, shall immediately appoint ‘‘a Cabinet of all talents’’ comprising of capable Gambians from diverse background and ensure a smooth and seamless democratic transfer of power from Yahya Jammeh to a UDP led unity government. I and my Cabinet shall initiate a programme of national reflection, reconciliation and restoration, and implement the unity government’s ‘First 100 Days Reform’ which will reflect the economic, social and political priorities of this country.


The task of delivering ‘development with dignity’ will not be easy. The unity government will need help from every Gambian and from friends of The Gambia across the world.

As a country, we should be proud and thankful that we are blessed with talented, able and committed citizens. There are many Gambians ready and willing to provide their professional expertise, practical experience, and operational competence to transform our country into a beacon of socio-economic success and a haven of justice, freedom, discipline and patriotism.

If elected, I shall tap into this resource pool and shall ask knowledgeable Gambians to advice my administration and help identify Gambian experts living both within and outside the country.

Let us all pray that the Almighty Allah helps and guides us towards a peaceful change of government and to help us deliver DEVELOPMENT with DIGNITY to the Gambian people, a destiny we all deserve.

Enough is Enough; It is time for change; It is time for Development with Dignity.

LONG LIVE the UDP Led Alliance!!
And God Bless the Republic of The Gambia!!

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THE END

A.N.M Ousainu Darboe
Presidential Candidate
UDP/GMC/PPP Alliance
Banjul, The Gambia.
www.udpgambia.com

I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union.

toubab1020



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Posted - 18 Nov 2011 :  14:47:56  Show Profile Send toubab1020 a Private Message
I know of the very man for this job,but maybe he is too practical,and not too POLITICAL, anyway if offered, and after consideration he feels that he can offer something to benefit Gambia he is the man.

"• Ministry of Justice & Attorney General (MOJ)

There shall be no change to the structure of this Ministry, however the approach to its work will be totally overhauled. Under the current government, the office of the Ministry of Justice has been devalued and brought into disrepute. High turnover of Ministers and the introduction of a destructive and mercenary approach to judicial appointments and administration have undermined the independence and credibility of the judiciary. Under our unity government, the MOJ shall be tasked with making the Gambian judiciary a beacon of propriety and transforming the country into a haven of justice and fairness."

"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.

Edited by - toubab1020 on 18 Nov 2011 14:48:52
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Kitabul Arerr



Gambia
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Posted - 18 Nov 2011 :  19:29:06  Show Profile Send Kitabul Arerr a Private Message
quote:
Originally posted by toubab1020

I know of the very man for this job,but maybe he is too practical,and not too POLITICAL, anyway if offered, and after consideration he feels that he can offer something to benefit Gambia he is the man.

"• Ministry of Justice & Attorney General (MOJ)

There shall be no change to the structure of this Ministry, however the approach to its work will be totally overhauled. Under the current government, the office of the Ministry of Justice has been devalued and brought into disrepute. High turnover of Ministers and the introduction of a destructive and mercenary approach to judicial appointments and administration have undermined the independence and credibility of the judiciary. Under our unity government, the MOJ shall be tasked with making the Gambian judiciary a beacon of propriety and transforming the country into a haven of justice and fairness."

I hope too, that lawyer Moses Richards gets the job as minister of Justice too, toubab, after
dr.AJJJ's defeat.........................................................................................................lol!




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somita



United Kingdom
163 Posts

Posted - 18 Nov 2011 :  19:51:07  Show Profile Send somita a Private Message
I would like to know if this is extracted from UDP manifesto, because if it is, then am tilting towards sympathies the Non-Of-Above party. Honestly, I know Darboe has endorse this page but honestly, honestly ... i hope that this is plan draft. I understand if he does not have access to ministries to know their workings, there is no harm in coming up with a principled blue print, not half baked crap ... excuse my french.

Firstly ministry of interior cannot be responsible for human rights because they are responsible for 99% percent of abuse case, surely asking the cat to look after mice is simply asking for trouble, Lawyer Darboe should know that, unless he is planning for more abuses. Secondly in the modern day, the ministry of ICT is the most nonfunctional in terms of policy and directions .... yet he wants to leave that one a lone. Let me not do an over kill here but i hope that this is just for politicking and votes.

To be honest, i was hoping for a principle approach to reducing ministries and downgrading some to directorates ...or moving some directorate back into the preview of ministry. The Gambia has a very low absorptions capacity, meaning if you give government a gran of $10, they can only spend $5 within the agreed time frame ... ask any donor in the country they will tell you the same story. So increasing ministries will not resolved these issues but again i doubt these folks put any effort to understand the inherent structural challenges, perhaps they just want to become president.

Good luck Gambia
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kobo



United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Nov 2011 :  22:00:43  Show Profile Send kobo a Private Message
ALSO WITH FREEDOM ON-LINE NEWS;
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shaka



996 Posts

Posted - 19 Nov 2011 :  02:32:04  Show Profile Send shaka a Private Message
PPP all over again. Very nostalgic!! Lazy intellectualism would be too kind for the above. Sixteen years in politics, only to attempt to feed this mediocre tosh to the Gambian people. Chei Yalla.

Edited by - shaka on 19 Nov 2011 02:33:41
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toubab1020



12306 Posts

Posted - 19 Nov 2011 :  11:44:19  Show Profile Send toubab1020 a Private Message
I think that it is fair to say that the UDP has been the only party to actually tell Gambians EXACTLY what ideas they have and the areas that they would look at that can be improved,because from information that I have been able to see in the Gambian newspapers and on line no other political grouping has done this,The "jobs for the boys" culture that exists must change for "The best man for the job",and from available information whichever candidate/party is successful should travel that road.
I totally agree with you when you write "there is no harm in coming up with a principled blue print, not half baked crap ... excuse my french." remember we normal people are dealing with politics and not common sense and facts


quote:
Originally posted by somita

I would like to know if this is extracted from UDP manifesto, because if it is, then am tilting towards sympathies the Non-Of-Above party. Honestly, I know Darboe has endorse this page but honestly, honestly ... i hope that this is plan draft. I understand if he does not have access to ministries to know their workings, there is no harm in coming up with a principled blue print, not half baked crap ... excuse my french.

Firstly ministry of interior cannot be responsible for human rights because they are responsible for 99% percent of abuse case, surely asking the cat to look after mice is simply asking for trouble, Lawyer Darboe should know that, unless he is planning for more abuses. Secondly in the modern day, the ministry of ICT is the most nonfunctional in terms of policy and directions .... yet he wants to leave that one a lone. Let me not do an over kill here but i hope that this is just for politicking and votes.

To be honest, i was hoping for a principle approach to reducing ministries and downgrading some to directorates ...or moving some directorate back into the preview of ministry. The Gambia has a very low absorptions capacity, meaning if you give government a gran of $10, they can only spend $5 within the agreed time frame ... ask any donor in the country they will tell you the same story. So increasing ministries will not resolved these issues but again i doubt these folks put any effort to understand the inherent structural challenges, perhaps they just want to become president.

Good luck Gambia



"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo



United Kingdom
7765 Posts

Posted - 19 Nov 2011 :  22:28:36  Show Profile Send kobo a Private Message
Toubab! This is UDP party manifesto and not a unity government. UDP were never ready to unite in the interests of nation. They have been busy trying to capitalise on nation's predicament, steal any credibility to consolidate itself as dominant opposition party, developing its party manifesto and preparing themselves to usher in a UDP government! The UDP dominance power bragging borders on veteran politicians and inheriting networks on the ground from PPP, NCP, GPP and/or GPDP respectively exorcised, resuscitating and given new leases of life respectively; due to mal-administration and existing political vacuum; whereby wind of change echoes very loud? However this time around 2011 nation was expecting national unity to fight a common cause and not rallying for a partisan cause? Post elections victory for opposition front (if seen) then allows the national united front (through a national unity government) to transform the nation collectively and by consolidating ideas/party manifestos/policies/visions for development and entrenchment of the ideal democratic structures to steer the nation on progress, justice, respect for fundamental rights, freedoms, peace and stability? The visions, tactics, strategy and winning formula are more important and not releasing the party manifesto in piecemeal to impress and as if elections have already been won

1. The Point Editorial on status quo;


2. Jollof on-line news with more on-going exchanges and opinions from its tweeters on topic;

Edited by - kobo on 20 Nov 2011 20:59:26
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toubab1020



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Posted - 19 Nov 2011 :  22:53:01  Show Profile Send toubab1020 a Private Message
Kobo,it has been evident for weeks now that there was never going to be any hope of forming a United opposition or Unity party,Each party has their own men and ideas and that's the way they like it,Gambia is still not a nation yet, but a grouping of several tribes each with their own loyalties their own men and ways of doing things.

"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo



United Kingdom
7765 Posts

Posted - 19 Nov 2011 :  22:59:26  Show Profile Send kobo a Private Message
THE UDP PARTY MANIFESTO IS WELL DOCUMENTED, COMPREHENSIVE, WAS LAUNCHED AND USEFUL POST-ELECTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION? WAS EXPECTING MOBILISATION OF NATIONAL UNITY UNDER A UNITED FRONT TO SALVAGE THE NATION FOR ITS PREDICAMENT AND NOT PROCLAMATION OF A UDP GOVERNMENT AND PROPOSED MINISTERIAL POSITIONS RESTRUCTURING

GOOD LUCK TO VICTOR 24TH NOVEMBER 2011

Edited by - kobo on 19 Nov 2011 23:59:32
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toubab1020



12306 Posts

Posted - 20 Nov 2011 :  00:29:18  Show Profile Send toubab1020 a Private Message
The 3 Ps Kobo ,

Personalities, Politics and Power.

"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.

Edited by - toubab1020 on 20 Nov 2011 00:33:33
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kobo



United Kingdom
7765 Posts

Posted - 20 Nov 2011 :  01:36:59  Show Profile Send kobo a Private Message
More Ps;

Political preferences
Partisan politics
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Janyanfara



Tanzania
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Posted - 20 Nov 2011 :  01:47:04  Show Profile Send Janyanfara a Private Message
If Kobo thinks UDP never wanted a united front, well that is laughable and he knows he is lying.
My brother don't get me wrong it is not an insult but the real truth of your poisonious minded hatred for the UDP thus trying to stain us with something you know you possessed yourself.
Kobo knows who approached who with regards of a untied front and even if he is right history has that on records that UDP had done everything humainly possible to try their brothers/sisters from the other angle of the aile for a united front against Yahya.

Hamat Bah has said even before the commencement of the talks that NO COMPROMISE HIS NAME MUST BE ON THE BALLOT BOX.

Halifa came with a convention proposal and primary for candidate selection.

UDP that invited others for talks I belief in any human field should have been given the chance to state the reason they called?

But no all the invitees came with their agendas and You Kobo knew that.
I have been so busy but I belief it is good to skin you when you missed truth and praise you when you back to humanity.x
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kobo



United Kingdom
7765 Posts

Posted - 20 Nov 2011 :  02:30:32  Show Profile Send kobo a Private Message
Compatriot and mate Janyafara! It nice to exchange, debate and share on national issues and no foul-mouth please? I understand what am saying and would like you to be civil until we exhaust our differences in opinions; to settle whether UDP was ever ready for a united front; with its posture of UDP pary-led alliance

I would repeat that UDP never advocated for a united national front but maintained its stance on dominance and advocating for "UDP party-led alliance"; seen working for them and endorsed by GMC and PPP! My claims are based on these reasons;

1. A united front is not and cannot be under UDP as with its present policy, resolution and position for UDP party-led alliance; from your party?

2. A united front appears to be a grand coalition/alliance/merger and a different political platform from any of its partners political platform or party name?

3. Under UDP party-led alliance fielding the Presidential nomination can only be endorsed through a UDP ticket and not another political platform/party name that may be constituted; like setting up a united front similar to the one lead by Hamat Bah?

4. A united front technically is a "merger of political parties" and not "party-led"; owned collectively by its coalition/alliance/national unity partners under one umbrella, common ground, banner and for a common goal?

Proof me wrong on all four points above please

UDP at eleventh hour invited other opposition formally (by letter) and sanctioned talks with them for fielding in a single Presidential candidate for 2011? I don't know contents of letter and agenda for the talks as that letter is not available in any public domain; and was not published especially UDP website? However with limited knowledge, we all followed the reports in media and aware of full details of all Press Releases and what underpins the set-backs, clashes of policies, failures and eventual collapse?

Frankly UDP party-led is a predator policy for UDP to prey on other parties and canvassing for endorsement of UDP to challenge for the Presidency under its banner? They are made temporary defunct by rallying behind UDP and constitutionally will be subjected to being in the peripherals, side-lines, taking back-seat and over-shadowed by UDP until post-elections; as they cannot "cross-carpet"; whilst UDP stand firm on the ground with its political platform/party name? That's how it is with the political realities under UDP party-led alliance with its partners; GMC and PPP respectively which decided to stepped-aside, wind-up, join UDP band wagon and giving them full moral support to win and form a government with them

How is UDP party-led a united front or how is present UDP party-led alliance with GMC and PPP a united front

Edited by - kobo on 20 Nov 2011 03:45:58
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Senegambia

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Posted - 22 Nov 2011 :  19:48:49  Show Profile Send Senegambia a Private Message
Well, congratulations Somita for yours is a fully baked crap. Excuse my simple english. There is no formula spelling out a perfect structure of ministries in this world. Ministries and departments are build and dissolved based on present needs and demands. There will always be changes back and forth. Any technocrat, any administrator, any exposed individual will tell you that.

Who tells you that the Ministry of Interior cannot be responsible for Human Rights ministry? Asserting that the ministry of interior is responsible for 99% of human rights abuses is ridiculous. Even if it was to be, it does not have to be that way. First of all you should applaud the fact that the gov't in waiting takes human rights issues that seriously. The police force lies under interior ministry and the police has a duty of enforcing law and order. It only makes sense to enforce that human rights of citizens are not violated and that any one found wanting in doing so is prosecuted. There are democracies that don't even have an interior ministry. The department for policing lies under the ministry of justice in some of these countries. My point is that there is no final formular for such. Any government, anywhere, must be flexible in restructuring itself to the ever changing needs and demands of the nation. That is what makes a good government. Take a look at Italy, the prime minister serves also as the minister of Finance. Take a look at Greece. Take a look at the US after 11th. sept. Take a look at Norway after 22nd July. Even a shadow gov't in UK after the riots.

Reducing or increasing the nr. of ministries is a subjective matter for any government including the APRC one, as long as they are efficient in delivering services to the nation.

To conclude, I am quite impressed about the UDP's plan to introduce the Ministry of Cabinet & Policy Affairs & Head of the President’s Office (CPA)as well as the Ministry of Diaspora Relations (FRD.

Good luck Gambia on the 24 th. Nov elections. I hope ganbian people take their country back from the dictator.


quote:
Originally posted by somita

I would like to know if this is extracted from UDP manifesto, because if it is, then am tilting towards sympathies the Non-Of-Above party. Honestly, I know Darboe has endorse this page but honestly, honestly ... i hope that this is plan draft. I understand if he does not have access to ministries to know their workings, there is no harm in coming up with a principled blue print, not half baked crap ... excuse my french.

Firstly ministry of interior cannot be responsible for human rights because they are responsible for 99% percent of abuse case, surely asking the cat to look after mice is simply asking for trouble, Lawyer Darboe should know that, unless he is planning for more abuses. Secondly in the modern day, the ministry of ICT is the most nonfunctional in terms of policy and directions .... yet he wants to leave that one a lone. Let me not do an over kill here but i hope that this is just for politicking and votes.

To be honest, i was hoping for a principle approach to reducing ministries and downgrading some to directorates ...or moving some directorate back into the preview of ministry. The Gambia has a very low absorptions capacity, meaning if you give government a gran of $10, they can only spend $5 within the agreed time frame ... ask any donor in the country they will tell you the same story. So increasing ministries will not resolved these issues but again i doubt these folks put any effort to understand the inherent structural challenges, perhaps they just want to become president.

Good luck Gambia



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