Communities can put people to work transforming their lives

Dear Editor,
Communities have problems, just like people and these problems are part of life. We all deal with individual problems, families have family issues, and communities have community problems. Communities must come together to solve their problems, just like families.
This must include our Government, Opposition, civil society and ordinary citizens working together and, I am sure, we can resolve most of these problems thereby creating more responsive and accountable public services, leading to a better quality of life for our people
President Ali, Prime Minister Mark Phillips Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Ministers of the PPP/C Government have earned respect as leaders committed to the welfare of the Guyanese people, without fear or favour, these are leaders who work long, unremitting hours toward enhancing the lives and lifestyles of all Guyanese.
However, it is time for Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo resume the rapprochement between himself and the people of Guyana in the various communities, this is the right time for establishment and resumption of the harmonious relations he portrayed and displayed to lead the PPP/C to victory in the 2021.
Vice president Bharrat Jagdeo has always urged members of the community to work together with the PPP/C Government to create people-empowerment and wealth-generating activities.
So that is why it is important for him go into the communities and remind community leaders and residents of the National Development Strategy, which prescribes a future for Guyana based on a shared commitment of private citizens and political leaders working in harmony, regardless of their social status, ethnic origin, or political party affiliation. We must remember that this plan was developed under the direction of Bharrat Jagdeo.
When communities try to solve problems, they start just like individuals do. They must reflect and analyse the issue to help come to a solution. But, before discussing solutions, problems must be identified.
Adolescent pregnancy, access to clean drinking water, access to electricity, child abuse and neglect, crime, domestic violence, drug use, pollution, mismanagement of resources, ethnic conflict, health disparities, inadequate emergency services, better roads and bridges.
Kids gather on the street. Sometimes they drink, and sometimes, they get rowdy. What is the problem here? The drinking, the rowdiness, the gathering itself? Or, is it possible that kids have nowhere else to go and few positive alternatives for engagement? Before looking for solutions, we would want to clarify just what is the problem (or problems) here. Unless we are clear, it’s hard to move forward.
Problems are usually symptoms of something else. What is that something? We should find out. It is time to determine the barriers and resources
It’s good practice and planning to anticipate barriers and obstacles before they might arise. By doing so, residents can mitigate them. Analysing community problems can also help us understand the resources we need. The better equipped we are with the right resources and support, the higher our chances of success. Having a deeper understanding of a problem before we start trying to solve it helps us cover all of our bases. There’s nothing worse for members of our communities’ involvement and morale than beginning to work on a problem, and running up against lots of obstacles, especially when they are avoidable.
When we take a little time to examine a problem first, we can anticipate some of these obstacles before they come up, and give ourself and our Government better odds of coming up with a successful solution. The ultimate goal is to understand the problem better and to deal with it more effectively, so the method and approach we choose is effective.
We all know community problems can be hard work. It takes real mental effort. Real community problems are likely to be complex. Economic development may depend on the nation’s economy, a force we can’t have much effect on. We may have opposition, either from within the community itself, or from powerful forces trying to protect their own interests.
The analysis of real community problems may show multiple reasons behind the problem. The analysis may not always be easy. The solution may be more difficult still. But that’s why problems are problems. The analytic methods can take us a long way. With good analysis, some resources, and enough determination, we believe even the most troublesome problems can be addressed, and ultimately, solved.
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo will play pivotal role in our communities, since our community is a vision for our future where all people share equally in the wealth and bounty of Guyana where we protect its abundance, diversity, and beauty for future generations. Our PPP/C Government’s goal is to create living examples of how communities can put people to work transforming their lives.

Sincerely,
David Adams