Combatting Corruption and Fostering Accountability in the Caribbean

Weak governance tied to the high levels of corruption affect the Caribbean region by triggering inequality, environmental damage, political instability and violence affecting people’s well-being and compromising their future. The Caribbean needs urgently decisive action to improve transparency, accountability, and integrity in all sectors. Civil society can play a key role in driving the changes needed by promoting effective enforcement of strong legislation, a culture of integrity, and enhancing citizen’s demand for more accountability, including the most vulnerable groups.

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS:
Jose Miguel Cruz

Director, FIU Centre for the Administration of Justice

SPEAKERS:

Trevor Munroe

Expert on Governance in the Caribbean Region

Donna Jack-Hill

Chair Trinidad and Tobago Transparency Institute (TTTI)

Mike SIngh

Transparency Institute Guyana Inc. (TIGI)

Danielle Archer

Principal Director, National Integrity Action (NIA)

MODERATOR:

Alejandro Salas

Head of the Global Movement, Transparency International

Host or Publisher Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs