ERC participates in int’l training on poverty reduction in China

Members of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) are currently participating in a training seminar on Poverty Reduction and Development under the Global Development Initiative (GDI) in the People’s Republic of China.
The capacity-building programme, hosted by the International Poverty Reduction Center (IPRCC), runs from October 14 to 31, 2025.

Led by Commissioner Neaz Subhan, the ERC delegation will engage in various sessions and field visits across China, starting in Beijing and extending to other provinces.
These activities aim to deepen participants’ understanding of China’s ethnic diversity and explore strategies used to promote inclusion and sustainable development.
This initiative aligns with the ERC’s continued commitment to strengthening its institutional capacity and fostering social cohesion in Guyana.
The seminar brings together representatives from multiple countries to exchange knowledge and best practices for addressing social challenges that may impact peace and unity.
Through this engagement, the ERC aims to enhance its approach to national programming and advocacy by incorporating effective social development models. Subhan, along with Deputy Director General of the IPRCC, Jie Ping, delivered key addresses at the seminar’s Opening Ceremony.
He extended his sincere appreciation to the Government of China for facilitating this opportunity and for its ongoing support of global cooperation and knowledge sharing.
The Commission remains dedicated to its constitutional mandate of promoting unity and equality among all ethnic groups in Guyana and views this training as a significant contribution toward building a more inclusive and harmonious society.
While in Beijing, the ERC team also received a warm welcome from Guyana’s Ambassador to China, Her Excellency Anyin Choo.