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COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA TABLE OF CONTENTS Agency Budget Agency Description Code Budget Agencies MEDIUM TERM CENTRAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE TABLES Medium Term Revenue Medium Term Expenditure 01 - 19 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SECTOR 01 Office of the President Current Revenues by Type Current Revenues by Type Abstract Revenue by Head Details of Revenue Estimates Abstract of Current Expenditure by Chart of Accounts Summary of Capital Expenditure by Sector and Type of Financing Abstract of Capital Expenditure by Agency Statutory and Appropriation Expenditure by Sector Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Overview Outline Programmes: 05 Ministry of Presidency Programmes: 02 Office of the Prime Minister Programme Performance Statements Narrative 011 Administrative Services 012 Presidential Advisory (Cabinet and Other Services) Narrative Narrative 013 Defence and National Security Narrative 014 Public Policy and Planning Programme Performance Statements 051 Policy Development and Administration 052 Defence and National Security 053 Public Service Management 054 National Resource Management 055 Citizenship and Immigration Services Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Page 26 27 29 30 Programme: 021 Prime Minister's Secretariat Narrative 31 Programme Performance Statement 03 Ministry of Finance Overview Outline 33 34 Programme Performance Statements i Programmes: 031 Policy and
 Administration 032 Public Financial Management 04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 041 Development of Foreign Policy 042 Foreign Policy Promotion 043 Development of Foreign Trade Policy 01 - 19 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SECTOR 07 Parliament Office Programme: 071 National Assembly Programme Performance Statement 09 Public and Police Service Commissions Programme: Programme Performance Statement 091 Public and Police Service Commissions 10 Teaching Service Commission Programme:
 101 Teaching Service Commission Programme Performance Statement 11 Guyana Elections Commission Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 111 Elections Commission 112 Elections Administration 13 Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Programmes: 14 Public Service Ministry Programme Performance Statements 131 Main Office 132 Ministry Administration 133 Regional Development Programme: 141 Public Service Management Programme Performance Statement 16 Ministry of Amerindian Affairs Programme: Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs 17 Programme Performance Statement 161 Amerindian Development Programme: Programme Performance Statement 171 Policy Development and Administration ii Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative - 29 ECONOMIC SERVICES SECTOR 21 Ministry of Agriculture Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 211 Ministry Administration 212 Crops and Livestock Support Services 213 Fisheries 214 Hydrometeorological Services 23 Ministry of Tourism, Commerce and Industry Programmes: 22 Ministry of Tourism Programmes: 25 Ministry of Business Programmes: Programme Performance
 Statements 231 Main Office 232 Ministry Administration 233 Commerce, Industry & Consumer Affairs Programme Performance Statements 221 Policy Administration and Development 222 Tourism Development 223 Consumer Protection Programme Performance Statements 251 Policy Development and Administration 252 Business Development, Support and Promotion 24 Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 241 Ministry Administration 242 Natural Resource Management 243 Environmental
 Management 30 - 39 INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR 31 Ministry of Public Works and Communications Programmes: 32 Ministry of Public Infrastructure Programmes: 40 - 49 SOCIAL SERVICES SECTOR Programme Performance Statements 312 Ministry Administration 312 Public Works 313 Transport Programme Performance Statements 321 Policy Development and Administration 322 Public Works 323 Transport iii Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative 81 82 85 86 87 88 89 90 92 93 94 95 96 98 99 101 103 104 106 107 Overview Outline 109 110 Narrative Narrative Narrative 112 113 114 Overview 115 Outline 116 Narrative Narrative Narrative 119 120 121 Overview 123 Outline 124 Narrative Narrative Narrative 127 128 129 41 Ministry of Education Programmes: 44 Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Programmes: 40 Ministry of Education Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 411 Main Office 412 National Education Policy-Implementation and Supervision 413 Ministry Administration 414 Training and Development 415 Education Delivery Programme Performance Statements 441 Ministry Administration 442 Culture 443 Youth 444 Sports Programme Performance Statements 401 Policy Development and Administration 402 Training and Development 403 Nursery Education 404 Primary Education 405 Secondary Education 406 Post-Secondary/ Tertiary Education 407 Cultural Preservation and
 Conservation 408 Youth 45 Ministry of Housing and Water Programme: 451 Housing and Water Programme Performance Statement 42 Ministry of Communities Programme: Programme: Programme Performance Statement 421 Sustainable Communities Management 422 Sustainable Communities Development 40 - 49 SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR 46 Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Programme: 461 Public Hospital Programme Performance Statement 47 Ministry of Health Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 471 Ministry Administration
 472 Diseases Control 473 Primary Health Care Services 474 Regional and Clinical Services 475 Health Sciences Education 476 Standards and Technical Services 477 Rehabilitation Services iv Overview Outline 131 132 Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative 135 136 137 138 139 Overview Outline 141 142 Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline 144 145 146 147 149 150 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 163 164 Narrative 166 Overview Outline 167 168 Narrative Narrative 170 171 Overview Outline 173 174 Narrative 176 Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative 177 178 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 43 Ministry of Public Health Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 431 Policy Development and Administration 432 Diseases Control 433 Family Health Care Services 434 Regional and Clinical Services 435 Health Sciences Education 436 Standards and Technical Services 437 Rehabilitation Services 48 Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security Programmes: 49 Ministry of Social Protection Programmes: 50 - 69 PUBLIC SAFETY SECTOR 51 Ministry of Home Affairs Programmes: 54 Ministry of Public Security Programmes: 52 Ministry of Legal Affairs Programmes: Programme Performance Statements Strategic Planning, Administration and Human 481 Services 482 Social Services 483 Labour Administration 484 Child Care and Protection Programme
 Performance Statements 491 Policy Development and Administration 492 Social Services 493 Labour Administration 494 Child Care and Protection Programme Performance Statements 511 Secretariat Services 512 Guyana Police Force 513 Guyana Prison Service 514 Police Complaints Authority 515 Guyana Fire Service 516 General Register Office 517 Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit Programme Performance Statements 541 Policy Development and Administration 542 Police Force 543 Prison Service 544 Police Complaints Authority 545
 Fire Service 546 Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit Programme Performance Statements 521 Main Office 522 Ministry Administration 523 Attorney General's Chambers v Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Guyana Defence Force 524 Office of the State Solicitor 525 Deeds Registry Narrative Narrative Overview Outline 249 250 251 252 Programme: 531 Defence and Security Support Narrative 254 Programme Performance Statement 50 - 69 PUBLIC SAFETY SECTOR Supreme Court 55 Programmes: 56 Public Prosecutions Programme Performance Statements 551 Supreme Court of Judicature 552 Magistrates' Department Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Overview Outline 255 256 258 259 261 262 Programme: 561 Public Prosecutions Narrative 263 Programme Performance Statement 57 Office of the Ombudsman Programme: 571 Ombudsman Programme Performance Statement 58 Public Service Appellate Tribunal Overview Outline 265 266 Narrative 267 Overview Outline 269 270 Programme: 581
 Public Service Appellate Tribunal Narrative 271 Programme Performance Statement 70 - 80 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR 71 Region 1: Barima / Waini Programmes: 72 Region 2: Pomeroon / Supenaam Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 771 Regional Administration and Finance 772 Public Works 773 Education Delivery 774 Health Services Programme Performance Statements 721 Regional Administration and Finance 722 Agriculture 723 Public Works 724 Education Delivery 725 Health Services 73 Region 3: Essequibo
 Islands / West Demerara Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 731 Regional Administration and Finance 732 Agriculture 733 Public Works 734 Education Delivery 735 Health Services vi Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative 273 274 276 277 278 279 281 282 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 293 294 295 296 297 70 - 80 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR 74 Region 4: Demerara / Mahaica Programmes: 75 Region 5: Mahaica / Berbice Programmes: 76 Region 6: East Berbice / Corentyne Programmes: 77 Region 7: Cuyuni / Mazaruni Programmes: 78 Region 8: Potaro / Siparuni Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 741 Regional Administration and Finance 742 Agriculture 743 Public Works 744 Education Delivery 745 Health Services Programme Performance Statements 751 Regional Administration and Finance 752 Agriculture 753 Public Works 754 Education Delivery 755 Health Services Programme Performance Statements 761 Regional Administration and Finance 762 Agriculture 763 Public Works 764 Education Delivery 765 Health Services Programme Performance Statements 771 Regional Administration and Finance 772 Public Works 773 Education Delivery 774 Health Services Programme Performance Statements 781 Regional Administration and Finance 782 Public Works 783 Education Delivery 784 Health Services 70 - 80 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR 79 Region 9: Upper Takatu
 / Upper Essequibo Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 791 Regional Administration and Finance 791 Agriculture 793 Public Works 794 Education Delivery 795 Health Services vii Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative 299 300 302
Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative 341 342 344 345 346 347 348 80 Region 10: Upper Demerara / Upper Berbice Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 801 Regional Administration and Finance 802 Public Works 803 Education Delivery 804 Health Services Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative 349 350 352 353 354 355 viii Budget Agencies Budget Agency Code Budget Agency Description Office of the President Ministry of Presidency Office of the Prime Minister Ministry of Finance Ministry of Foreign Affairs Parliament Office Public and Police Service Commission Teaching Service Commission Elections Commission Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Public Service Ministry Ministry of Amerindian Affairs Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Business Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment Ministry of Public Works Ministry of Public Infrastructure Ministry of Education Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry of Education Ministry of Housing and Water Ministry of Communities Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Ministry of Health Ministry of Public Health Ministry of
 Labour, Human Services and Social Security Ministry of Social Protection Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Public Security Ministry of Legal Affairs Guyana Defence Force Supreme Court Public Prosecutions Office of the Ombudsman Public Service Appellate Tribunal Region 1: Barima/Waini 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Region 2: Pomeroon/Supenaam Region 3: Essequibo Islands/West Demerara Region 4: Demerara/Mahaica Region 5: Mahaica/Berbice Region 6: East Berbice/Corentyne Region 7: Cuyuni/Mazaruni Region 8:
 Potaro/Siparuni Region 9: Upper Takatu/Upper Essequibo Region 10: Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice AGENCY 01 - OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT President His Excellency David A. Granger Minister of State Honourable Joseph Harmon Permanent Secretary Mr. O. Shariff Mission Statement To ensure that the President is equipped to carry out effectively his duties and responsibilities as Head of State and Commander-in-Chief, by ensuring the provision of timely and competent advice; formulating and implementing policies and programmes designed to improve the management of the Public Service and providing administrative support to the President and his Cabinet.
The Office of the President’s mission is addressed through four programme areas which are stated below.

Administrative Services is responsible for providing a reliable and efficient information management system and to plan, improve and maintain the physical plant, infrastructure and essential services of the Office of the President.

This is accomplished through the sub-programme areas: Administrative Services, Finance and Subvention Agencies.
Presidential Advisory (Cabinet and Other Services) is responsible for providing the President with advisory and support services of the highest calibre, which will enable the President to carry out his duties efficiently and effectively.

This is accomplished through the sub-programme areas: Cabinet Secretariat, Confidential Secretariat, Protocol Division and Other Advisory Services.
Defence and National Security is responsible for the full range of support to be provided for the State's sovereignty and territorial integrity as determined by the President and Commander In Chief of the Armed Force of Guyana.

Public Policy and Planning is responsible for the process of successful transformation of the Public Service by ensuring that the necessary reform initiatives are implemented through a formal interactive process between line Agencies, the PSRC and Cabinet.
This is accomplished through the sub-programme areas: Administration, Project Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation, Marketing and Communication and Research and Documentation.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 11 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 011 Administrative Services 01101 General Administration 01102 Finance 01103 Subvention Agencies 0110101 General Administration 0110102 Central Registry 0110103 Personnel 0110104 Field Audit 0110105 Maintenance 0110106 External Scholarship Administration 0110201 Budgeting and Finance 0110202 Stores 0110301 Presidential Guard Service 0110303 Other Subvention Agencies 0110304 Civil Defence Commission 0110305 Office of Commissioner of Information 012 Presidential Advisory (Cabinet and Other Services) 01201 Cabinet & Defence Board Secretariat 01202 Confidential Secretariat 01203 Protocol Division 01204 Other Advisory Services 01205 Parliamentary Affairs 01206 Governance 0120101 HPS Secretariat 0120102 Cabinet Secretariat 0120201 Confidential Secretariat 0120301 Protocol Division 0120401 Sustainable Development 0120402 Political Affairs 0120501 Parliamentary Affairs 0120601 Governance 013 Defence and National Security 01301 Defence Policy Formulation 01302 National Intelligence Service 01303 Joint Service Coordination 01304 National Intelligence Centre 0130101 Defence Policy Formation 0130102 Statutory, Parliamentary Control Disciplined Force 0130201 Joint Intelligence Coordinating Committee 0130202 National Intelligence Centre 0130203 External Intell.
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Joint Service Coordinating Council 0130302 Technical Support 0130401 Joint Service Coordinating Council 0130402 Joint Service Coordinating Council Projects Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 12 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 014 Public Policy and Planning 01401 Administration 01402 Project Appraisal, Monitor & Evaluation 0140101 Administration 0140201 Project Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation 01403 Research & Documentation 01404 Marketing & Communication 0140301 Research & Documentation 0140401 Marketing & Communication CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1200200 1212000 1700100 2400100 2500100 2507300 2605200 3301000 3400200 3400700 3400800 4502100 4502300 Office and Residence of the President Information Communication Technology Minor Works Land Transport Purchase of Equipment Integrity Commission Civil Defence Commission Land Use Master Plan GO - INVEST Government Information Agency Guyana Energy Agency National Communication Network IAST Office and Residence of the President Information Communication Technology Minor Works Land Transport Purchase of Equipment Integrity Commission Civil Defence Commission Land Use Master Plan GO - INVEST Government Information Agency Guyana Energy Agency National Communication Network IAST AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 5,177,895 6,078,289 3,436,325 2,046,858 Total Statutory Expenditure
 Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 13 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 011 Administrative Services OBJECTIVE: To provide reliable and efficient management and communication systems and to facilitate planning, improvement and maintenance of the environment, infrastructure and essential services of the Office of the President.
STRATEGIES: • Provide effective and efficient registry, personnel, finance, transport, security and other essential support services • Formulate and implement sound effective public policy to guide national development • Administer and advise on the effective utilisation of external scholarship awards to ensure that awards reflect policy and sectoral priorities • Manage state and government lands in accordance with legislation and policy • Gather, document and disseminate information dealing with the economic, social, cultural and national development of Guyana using all available channels of communication both locally and internationally IMPACTS: • Effective and efficient administration and public policy • Effective systems are developed for managing and administering external scholarships and awards • Skills relevant to the policy and sectoral priorities become available to Guyana • • Timely, efficient and professional production and distribution of government documents and periodicals, television Issuance of environmental permits and radio programmes INDICATORS: • Bills laid in the National Assembly • Number of overseas scholarships awarded • Number of students trained • Publication of Acts and printed Official Gazettes FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 011 Administrative Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total
 Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 4,499,522 5,182,829 2,540,057 1,447,035 .
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Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 14 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 012 Presidential Advisory (Cabinet and Other Services) OBJECTIVE: To provide the President with advisory and support services of the highest calibre, which will enable the President to carry out his duties efficiently and effectively.
STRATEGIES: • Provide efficient administrative support mechanisms and advisory services to the Cabinet and the Defence Board and execute constitutional responsibilities • Facilitate efficient and technical support to the Head of State in the exercise of his Executive Authority • Ensure that presidential protocol is always in effect IMPACTS: • The Cabinet and Defence Board committees function smoothly and matters arising are dealt with appropriately • The President is technically advised on matters of a political nature, as well as those issues relating to science and technology and the environment • Petitions and other requests are addressed INDICATORS: • Timely Cabinet approvals • Weekly / Monthly Meetings • Number of matters addressed FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 012 Presidential Advisory (Cabinet and Other Services) Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 15 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 013 Defence and National Security OBJECTIVE: To involve the full range of support to be provided for the State's sovereignty and territorial integrity as determined by the President and Commander In Chief of the Armed Force of Guyana.
STRATEGIES: • Exercise statutory control of the military • Provide technical and professional support to the President in military matters • Provision of service to the Defence Board • Provide the President with information / intelligence relating to National Security • Provide the institutional strengthening for the Disciplined Forces IMPACTS: • Establish and maintain Internal Security sector architecture and functioning • Pronounces on military matters • Protect Guyana from foreign and domestic threats • Promote collaboration among the Disciplined Forces in executing jointly the decisions of the President in the National Security Sector • Harmonise the actions of the security sector practitioners • Dispel threats and maintain the security of the State INDICATORS: • Number of foreign and domestic threats identified and addressed FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 013 Defence and National Security Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 16 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 014 Public Policy and Planning OBJECTIVE: To support and sustain the successful transformation process of the Public Service through the implementation of necessary reform combined with a formal interactive process between line agencies, the Public Sector Reform Committee (PSRC) and Cabinet.
STRATEGIES: • Provision of appropriate documentation, position papers, cabinet papers, research and/or status reports • Assist agencies in areas of financial and personnel management, to analyse variances in actual performance and to submit proposals to PSRC to redress slippage • Foster relations with stakeholder groups, namely unions, private sector, civil society and other organisations • Develop and refine/adjust on an ongoing basis mechanisms and systems for monitoring and reporting on all ongoing reforms (across sectors) to the PSRC for further analysis and submissions to cabinet • Develop and implement an ongoing communication strategy to build awareness and garner consensus for PSR both within and without the public service Informed decision making resulting from PSRC strategies Informed public officials and other members of the society on current reform measures IMPACTS: • • • Stakeholder convergence on PSRC strategies and priorities • • Up-to-date comprehensive web site and comprehensive PSR data base Identification and redress of slippage INDICATORS: • Number of proposals and reports submitted to cabinet • Timely executed projects and programmes • Number of stakeholder consultations conducted • Number of research papers on the PSRC completed FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 014 Public Policy and Planning Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 .
Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 17 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 18 - AGENCY 05 - MINISTRY OF THE PRESIDENCY President His Excellency David A. Granger Minister of State Honourable Joseph Harmon Minister of Social Cohesion Honourable Amna Ally Minister of Governance Honourable Raphael Trotman Minister of Citizenship Honourable Winston Felix Permanent Secretary Ministry of the Presidency Mr. O. Shariff Permanent Secretary Natural Resource Management Mr. J. McKenzie Permanent Secretary Public Service Management Mr. R. Brotherson Mission Statement To support His Excellency in the provision of visionary leadership and strategic direction to the nation towards the achievement of good governance, transparency, national security, sovereignty, social cohesion and sustainable socio-economic growth, development and environmental management.
The Ministry's mission is addressed through five programme areas which are stated below.

Policy Development and Administration is responsible for providing a reliable and efficient information management system and planning for the improvement and maintenance of the physical plant, infrastructure and essential services of the Ministry.
Also, it is responsible for providing the President with advisory and support services of the highest calibre, which will enable the President to carry out his duties efficiently and effectively.

Defence and National Security is responsible for the full range of support to be provided for the State’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as determined by the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Guyana.
Public Service Management is responsible for managing the Public Service of Guyana through the provision of professional personnel, training and consultancy services to ministries, departments and regional administrations.
Natural Resource Management is responsible for contributing to the expansion and diversification of the economy on the basis of rational use of Guyana’s natural resources and ensuring the effective management of natural resources through promotion, regulation, coordination and oversight of key entities/activities in the sector.
Citizenship and Immigration Services is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and security of national registers and registration forms of births, deaths and marriages of Guyanese, issuance of work permits to non-nationals, granting of citizenship and supplying upon request extracts and other information with minimum delay.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 19 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 051 Policy Development and Administration 05101 Strategic Direction and Management 05102 Administrative Support Services 05103 Other Services 052 Defence and National Security 05201 Defence Policy Formulation 0510101 Cabinet Services 0510102 Protocol Services 0510103 Political Affairs 0510104 Youth Empowerment 0510105 Social Cohesion 0510201 General Administration 0510202 Records Management 0510203 Human Resource Management 0510204 Budgeting and Finance 0510205 Audit 0510301 Presidential Guard Service 0510302 Other Subvention Agency 0520101 Defence Policy Formation 0520102 Constitutional, Statutory & Parliamentary Control of the Disciplined Force 0520103 Guyana Defence Board 05202 National Intelligence Services 05203 Joint Service Coordination 05204 Civil Defence Services 0520201 Joint Intelligence Coordination 0520202 National Intelligence Services 0520301 Joint Service Coordinating Council 0520302 Administration and Technical Support 0520401 Civil Defence Services 053 Public Service Management 05301 Human Resource Management 05302 Training 054 Natural Resource Management 05401 Administration of Natural Resources 05402 Geology and Mines 05403 Forestry Management 05404 Land Management 0530101 Organisation and Administration of Public Service 0530102 Public Service Personnel Management 0530201 Public Service Training 0530202 Scholarships 0540101 Policy Development 0540102 Policy
 Implementation and Coordination 0540201 Geology and Mines Services 0540301 Forestry Services Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 20 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 05405 Environmental Protection and Conservation 0540401 Land Management 0540402 Land Information 0540403 Economic and Environmental Stability 05406 Environmental Restoration 0540501 Regulation 0540502 Enforcement 0540503 Operation 0540504 Conservation Management 0540505 Wildlife Protection 0540506 Protected Areas
 0540601 Regulation 0540602 Enforcement 0540603 Operation 05407 Environmental Research 055 Citizenship and Immigration Services 0540701 Strengthening Knowledge and Institutional Capacity 05501 Citizenship and Immigration Policy and Implementation 05502 General Administration 05503 Operations 0550101 Citizenship and Immigration Policy and Implementation 0550201 Administration 05504 Preservation of Records 0550301 Administration 0550302 Receipt & Dispatch 0550303 Records Retrieval 0550304 Immigration Support 0550401 Preservation of Records Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 21 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1214100 1214200 1214300 1214400 1701700 1701800 2405200 2507900 2508000 2508100 2508200 2606400 3301100 3401400 3401500 3401600 3401700 3401800 Office and Residence of the President Information Communication Technology Infrastructural Works Buildings Minor Works General Registrar's Office Land Transport Purchase of Equipment Ethnic Relations Commission Office Furniture and Equipment Furniture and Equipment Civil Defence Commission Lands and Surveys Guyana Energy Agency Environmental Protection Agency Forest Carbon Partnership Project National Parks Commission Protected Areas Commission Office and Residence of the President Information Communication Technology Infrastructural Works Buildings Minor Works General Registrar's Office Land Transport Purchase of Equipment Ethnic Relations Commission
 Office Furniture and Equipment Furniture and Equipment Civil Defence Commission Lands and Surveys Guyana Energy Agency Environmental Protection Agency Forest Carbon Partnership Project National Parks Commission Protected Areas Commission AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated
 Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 4,239,456 8,624 4,230,832 2,490,833 1,739,999 274,897 1,465,102 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 22 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 051 Policy Development and Administration OBJECTIVE: To provide strategic direction for national development through prudent economic and social policies designed to foster economic growth, reduce crime and poverty and improve the overall health and education status of all Guyanese by optimally employing resources and ensuring effective governance, transparency and accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Formulate and implement sound and effective public policies to guide national development • Promote policies that reduce inequality across regions • Oversee the operations of the state to ensure delivery of quality and timely public services • Assess the performance of the state to determine whether policies are achieving intended outcomes IMPACTS: • Improved performance of regions across key sectors • Efficient and professional delivery of services to the public • Updated information on the results of government policies • Government agencies demonstrate principles of good governance and accountability INDICATORS: • Number of national development goals achieved • Number of government agencies achieving performance targets in the area of good governance, security and social responsibility FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 051 Policy Development and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 23 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 052 Defence and National Security OBJECTIVE: To involve the full range of support to be provided for the State’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as determined by the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Guyana.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical and professional support for the President in military matters • Provide the President with information and intelligence relating to national security • Provide institutional strengthening for the disciplined forces • Undertake disaster management initiatives to ensure adequate level of preparedness in the event of disasters • Harmonise the action of the security sector practitioners IMPACTS: • Established and maintained internal security sector architecture • Protection from foreign and domestic threats • Competent and effective disciplined forces • Effective management of disasters and prompt response to disasters • Collaborative approach to addressing security matters INDICATORS: • Number of foreign threats averted • Number of domestic threats averted • Number of disciplined forces officers trained • Number of disasters averted • Number of security matters addressed FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 052 Defence and National Security Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 24 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 053 Public Service Management OBJECTIVE: To manage the public service of Guyana through the provision of professional personnel, training and consultancy services to ministries, departments and regional administrations.
STRATEGIES: • Advise government on the personnel requirements of the Public Service • Formulate training and development strategy for the Public Service • Determine effective utilisation of scholarship awards to ensure sectoral and policy priorities are reflected Introduce new management practices using technological advancements to enhance operations and to improve the management information systems in the area of Human Resources Management • Update the Public Service Commission Rules • Implement relevant initiatives to achieve modernisation of the Public Service IMPACTS: • Employees are aware and have access to updated public service provisions • Competent and skilled public servants • Effective and modernised human resource management systems • Increased conduct of performance reviews within ministries INDICATORS: • Number of employees accessing Public Service Rules • Number of staff trained • Number of scholarships awarded in skill sets necessary for national development • Percentage of Budget Agencies with updated HR policies in place • Percentage of Budget Agencies that conduct staff performance reviews FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 053 Public Service Management Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 25 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 054 Natural Resource Management OBJECTIVE: To develop and implement policies related to natural resources and the environment and promote and support the expansion and diversification of the economy through effective management, regulation, coordination and oversight of key entities in the sector.
STRATEGIES: • Develop and implement national legislation and policy initiatives • Support sustainable natural resources development • Regulate and monitor operations of companies in the natural resources sector • Maintain working relationships with agencies in the sector to have updated and easily accessible data on the sector IMPACTS: • Policies approved and implemented to ensure continued development in the sector • Comprehensive plan for restoration activities in the sector • Increased sustainable resources preservation practices in the natural resources sector • Current information to guide policy decisions in the sector INDICATORS: • Natural Resources as % of GDP • Number of areas demarcated for exploration • Number of instances of breaches of compliance with sector regulations • Number of agencies which provide timely data on key sector indicators FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 054 Natural Resource Management Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Governance Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 26 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 055 Citizenship and Immigration Services OBJECTIVE: To develop strategies to capture, maintain and secure all events of births, deaths and marriages as they occur by way of registration and the issuance of work permits to non-nationals, granting of citizenship and supplying upon request extracts and other information.
STRATEGIES: • Decentralisation of services offered by the General Register Office • Train adequate number of marriage officers and Registrars in all regions • Conduct public education on the registration process • Preserve and computerise records • Advise on and ensure the effective implementation of all laws and regulations pertaining to immigration and related issues IMPACTS: • Increased access to registration services in reduced time • Improved quality of services provided to the public • Increased number of persons completing registration earlier • Improved accessibility to records • Efficient processing of applications INDICATORS: • Number of birth registrations processed • Number of death registrations processed • Number of marriage registrations processed • Number of adoptions processed • Number of late registrations of births, deaths and marriages • Percentage of records scanned • Percentage of records computerised • Number of days taken to complete the registration process • Percentage of applications processed FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 055 Citizenship and Immigration Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 27 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 055 Citizenship and Immigration Services .
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Minister of Citizenship Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 28 - AGENCY 02 - OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER Prime Minister and First Vice-President Honourable Moses V. Nagamootoo Permanent Secretary Mr. O. Shariff Mission Statement To support the activities, functions and duties of the Prime Minister, and to operate an efficient and effective Secretariat in the discharge of the responsibilities of the Prime Minister.
The Office of the Prime Minister's mission is addressed through three programme areas which are stated below.

General Administration is responsible for coordinating and managing efficiently the available human, financial and physical resources critical to the successful administration of the Secretariat’s operations.

Additionally, the planning, organization and coordination of receptions for the Prime Minister are also occasionally undertaken.
Confidential Secretariat is responsible for the provision of an efficient and effective service in the management of activities and the provision of administrative support to the Prime Minister.

Primarily, functions associated with scheduling of the Prime Minister’s time, hosting foreign dignitaries at the Office and functions related to administrative support are handled by this focus area.
Electrification and Energy Services operates to increase energy access and provide technical support and monitoring of the operations of energy agencies.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 29 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 021 Prime Minister's Secretariat 02101 General Administration 02102 Confidential Secretariat 02103 Electrification and Energy Services 0210101 General Administration 0210201 Confidential Secretariat 0210301 Electrification and Energy Services CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1701000 2404000 2507100 2509600 2601100 2604900 2605400 2605800 2605900 2606000 3401300 4502900 Minor Works Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment Furniture and Equipment Electrification Programme Lethem Power Company Micro-Hydropower Project Power Supply Power Utility Upgrade Programme Sustainable Energy Programme Government Information Agency National Communication Network Minor Works Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment Furniture and Equipment Electrification Programme Lethem Power Company Micro-Hydropower Project Power Supply Power Utility Upgrade Programme Sustainable Energy Programme Government Information Agency National Communication Network AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 7,399,905 4,603,651 4,386,400 375,059 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue
 Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance 0 7,399,905 6,205,810 1,194,095 20,469 1,173,627 0 0 0 - 30 - 0 0 4,603,651 4,386,400 4,383,175 4,112,880 220,476 21,098 199,378 0 0 0 273,520 20,914 252,606 0 0 0 0 375,059 107,079 267,980 23,411 244,569 0 0 0 Programme Performance Statements PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 021 Prime Minister's Secretariat OBJECTIVE: To support the activities, functions and duties of the Prime Minister, and to operate an efficient and effective secretariat in the pursuit and achievement of the responsibilities of the Prime Minister.
STRATEGIES: • • • • • • Provide administrative and personal support to the Prime Minister Assist in hosting foreign dignitaries and guests of the Prime Minister at the office and at the official residence Co-ordinate and undertake research as requested by the Prime Minister Monitor activities and programmes of agencies Provide technical guidance and monitor the operations of the energy sector Provide technical guidance and monitor the operations of the information sector IMPACTS: • • • • • Efficient and effective administrative, scheduling and personal support to the Prime Minister Dignitaries and guests are hosted in accordance with established protocol Prime Minister has access to accurate and relevant research and information Improved performance of the energy sector Improved performance of the information sector INDICATORS: • • • • • Number of activities coordinated and conducted within the budgetary allocations Quality information, regarding the operations of the agencies under the Prime Minister’s purview Timely reports submitted by agencies under the Prime Minister’s purview Percentage of communities accessing electricty Percentage of communities accessing quality information services FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 021 Prime Minister's Secretariat Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total
 Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 7,399,905 4,603,651 4,386,400 375,059 .
Prime Minister and First Vice-President Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 31 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 32 - AGENCY 03 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE Minister Honourable Winston D. Jordan Minister in the Ministry Honourable Jaipaul Sharma Finance Secretary Mr. N. Rekha Mission Statement To foster strong economic development by managing and maintaining sound public finances, providing a positive framework for public and private initiatives and mobilising inflows and resources.
The Ministry's mission is addressed through two programme areas which are stated below.

Policy and Administration is responsible for coordinating and managing available human, financial and fiscal resources towards the efficient operations of the Ministry and facilitating the provision of critical financial and other support services to enable effective service delivery.
Public Financial Management is responsible for providing efficient and effective planning, budgeting and treasury services towards the execution of prudent public financial management.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 33 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 031 Policy and Administration 03101 Policy Development 03104 Administrative Support Services 03105 Other Services 032 Public Financial Management 03206 Treasury Management 03207 Planning and Budgeting 03208 Technical Services 0310103 Policy Formulation and Implementation 0310401 General Administration 0310402 Records Management 0310403 Human Resource Management 0310404 Budgeting and Finance 0310501 Revenue Administration 0310502 Procurement and Tender Administration 0310503 Financial Regulatory Services 0310504 National Statistical Services 0310505 Governance 0310506 Community Power 0320601 Cash Management 0320602 Regulations and Compliance 0320701 Public Sector Investment Planning 0320702 National Budget Development and Imp.
0320801 Information Technology Services 0320802 Internal Audit 0320803 Monitoring and Evaluation Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 34 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1202200 1900400 2401300 2502300 2507400 2507800 2601200 3401000 4400500 4400700 4401300 4500300 4500400 4500600 4500700 4500800 4500900 4501100 4502400 4502401 4502402 4502403 4503001 4503002 4503003 4503004 4503101 Buildings Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) Land Transport Furniture and Equipment Rights Commission Financial Intelligence Unit Statistical Bureau Low Carbon Development Programme Student Loan Fund Poverty Programme Institutional Strengthening - Equipment C.D.B.
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NGO/Private/Public Sector Support Programme Guyana Revenue Authority Guyana Sugar Corporation Youth Initiative Programme Technical Assistance Technical Assistance Technical Assistance Technical Assistance Contributions to International Organisations Contributions to International Organisations Contributions to International Organisations Contributions to International Organisations Contributions to Local Organisations AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 29,047,709 47,357,938 29,895,341 25,253,534 Total Statutory Expenditure 3,119,804 3,277,804 3,277,164 3,562,804 Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 35 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 031 Policy and Administration OBJECTIVE: To coordinate and manage the available human, financial and fiscal resources towards the efficient operations of the Ministry and
 to facilitate the provision of critical financial and other support services to enable effective service delivery.
STRATEGIES: • Develop and implement financial policies • Provide the means and support for all programmes and departments within the Ministry of Finance • Provide revenue, procurement, tender, financial regularity and statistical services to the public IMPACTS: • Financial policies articulated and efficiently administered • Aministrative support services are delivered efficiently and effectively to all programmes within the Ministry of Finance • Efficient and effective delivery of services to the public INDICATORS: • Number of policy documents prepared • Timely execution of programmes and activities • Collaboration with all government entities for efficient and effective delivery of government services FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 031 Policy and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 21,813,891 39,750,548 22,426,591 17,369,109 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 16,825,887 17,466,317 17,702,816 13,414,214 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 4,501,271 99,577 6,013 12,324,615 4,988,004 4,521,249 4,511,689 3,585,709 105,290 7,128 12,945,068 22,284,231 100,722 6,428 103,022 7,597 13,191,128 9,828,505 4,723,775 3,954,895 Programme Total 21,813,891 39,750,548 22,426,591 17,369,109 .
Minister of Finance Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 36 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 032 Public Financial Management OBJECTIVE: To provide efficient and effective planning, budgeting and treasury services towards the execution of prudent public financial management STRATEGIES: • Maintain statutory and appropriation accounts of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana • Facilitate the payment for services and related expenditures of the government agencies, regional government authorities and special entities • Provide services and monitor compliance with rules and regulations • Manage and monitor the Public Sector Investment Programme of the Government of Guyana • Prepare, manage and monitor the annual budget of the Government of Guyana • Manage, monitor and support the IT systems of the Government of Guyana • Assess and evaluate internal control systems of the Government of Guyana • Strengthen monitoring and evaluation capacity across the Government of Guyana IMPACTS: • Government accounts are comprehensive and up to date • Government payments are expedited • Efficient and effective financial accountability systems • Public Sector Investment Programme is effectively managed • Timely preparation and efficient management of the National Budget • • • IT systems are operational and relevant support are provided Improved compliance with legislative framework and strengthen internal control Increased usage of monitoring and evaluation tools and concepts Level of transparency
 INDICATORS: • Government accounts are produced in keeping with legislative requirements • Timely processing of payments • • Timely completion of Public Sector Investments • Submission of the National Budget to the National Assembly • Duration of system downtime • Number of internal audits completed • Number of programmes using indicators to measure their performance FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 032 Public Financial Management Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 37 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 032 Public Financial Management .
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Minister of Finance Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 38 - AGENCY 04 - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Vice-President and Minister Honourable Carl B. Greenidge Director General (ag) Ms. A. Waddle Mission Statement To promote and defend worldwide the interests of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana through the promotion of the economic and social development and maintenance of friendly relations with the nations of the world.
The Ministry's mission is addressed through three programme areas which are stated below.

Development of Foreign Policy is responsible for effective and efficient management of the organisation, ensuring that financial, human and other resources are utilised in keeping with the organisation's programmes, policies and procedures, which govern them.

Additionally, the Administration is accountable to the Ministry and Parliament for government finances and public property.
Added to these responsibilities is the function of co-ordinating and subsequently monitoring all organisational activities.

Foreign Policy Promotion is responsible for the preservation of Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and for promoting Guyana’s interests worldwide by providing policy, consular and diplomatic services of the highest calibre.
The Foreign Relations programme achieves this by providing policy and monitoring services at the headquarters in Georgetown, and through the thirteen (13) foreign missions, five (5) consulates and ten (10) Honorary Consuls serving abroad.

Development of Foreign Trade Policy is responsible for implementing trade policy that promotes trade and investment in Guyana.

The programme is also responsible for promoting international cooperation and garnering resources for financing development programmes.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 39 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 041 Development of Foreign Policy 04101 Strategic Management 04103 Administrative Support Services 0410101 Policy Direction 0410102 Coordination of Policy Development and Advice 0410103 Political and Consular Affairs 0410305 Human Resource Management 0410306 Administrative and Financial Management 042 Foreign Policy Promotion 04201 Representation Abroad of Foreign Policy 043 Development of Foreign Trade Policy 0420116 Repr.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component 1200500 2400300 2501100 2506300 Buildings Land Transport Office Equipment and Furniture Office Equipment and Furniture AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY Project Title Buildings Land Transport Office Equipment and Furniture Office Equipment and Furniture DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 3,123,184 3,411,208 3,447,022 4,001,447 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance 0 3,123,184 71,966 3,051,218 1,390,461 1,660,757 485,323 485,323 0 - 40 - 0 0 0 3,411,208 90,200 3,321,008 1,488,247 1,832,761 485,416 485,416 0 3,447,022 4,001,447 78,207 3,368,815 1,488,201 1,880,614 414,868 414,868 0 86,134 3,915,313 1,611,425 2,303,888 454,653 454,653 0 Programme Performance Statements PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 041 Development of Foreign Policy OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient coordination and management of the human, financial and physical resources necessary for the successful administration of the foreign policy of Guyana, and to advise and assist in the implementation of the Government’s foreign policies and directives.
STRATEGIES: • Administer foreign policy based on the implementation of domestic policies of the government • Provide legal advice on bilateral agreements, regional and international agreements and treaties and other matters • • Provide training for the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as specialised courses for other Government Liaise with the Diplomatic and Consular Corps officials and the private sector • Facilitate the remigration of Guyanese nationals • Enhance relations with the diaspora • Ensure the effective and efficient coordination and management of the human, financial and physical resources of the organisation Informed decisions and policies IMPACTS: • • Sustained relations with the diplomatic community • • • Financial resources utilised in accordance with the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act Improved contribution to national economic development Improved contribution of remigrants to the national economy INDICATORS: • Number of domestic policy updated • Number of persons trained • Number of remigrants • Greater collaboration with the diaspora FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 041 Development of Foreign Policy Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 938,140 917,876
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Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 41 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 042 Foreign Policy Promotion OBJECTIVE: To promote and defend Guyana’s interests worldwide by the execution of a determined foreign policy.
STRATEGIES: • Foster and further strengthen relations with foreign countries, and attract trade and investment in Guyana • Represent Guyana’s interests in regional and international forum • Monitor international developments to determine implications for foreign and domestic policies • Promote the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter • Provide consular services to Guyanese and foreign nationals Improved bilateral relations and reciprocal support IMPACTS: • • Attraction of regional and international funding and technical assistance for national projects • Preservation of Guyana's sovereignty and territorial integrity • Enhancement of Guyana’s profile in regional and international fora • Timely access to consular services INDICATORS: • Number of bilateral agreements and projects negotiated and implemented • Value of access to technical assistance and foreign aid • Number of regional and international fora attended • Number of consular services provided FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 042 Foreign Policy Promotion Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 2,147,235 2,095,845 1,202,461 898,262 304,199 893,383 51,390 0 0 0 2,423,360 2,351,760 1,283,058 938,041 345,017 2,411,544 2,679,778 2,348,940 2,611,628
 1,283,012 1,401,610 920,258 362,754 963,401 438,209 1,068,702 1,065,928 1,210,018 71,600 62,604 68,150 Programme Total 2,147,235 2,423,360 2,411,544 2,679,778 .
Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 42 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 043 Development of Foreign Trade Policy OBJECTIVE: To formulate and advocate a coherent and effective trade policy that will advance Guyana’s multilateral, regional and bilateral trading interests; identify opportunities for developing new markets for existing goods and services and new exportable goods and services; and combine conventional and other approaches to the critical issue of resource mobilization through technical cooperation with the developing countries and the donor community of the industrialized states, multilateral, financial and development oriented institutions.
STRATEGIES: • Coordinate and develop national positions on external trade negotiations and international trade policy • Support regional trade arrangements and the implementation of the Caricom Single Market and Economy • Promote Guyana’s multilateral, regional and bilateral trade policies in liaison with Guyana’s diplomatic missions and overseas trade representatives • Facilitate the implementation of Trade Agreements and support local industry and business development through identification and removal of barriers to trade • Coordinate Guyana’s bilateral Joint Commission arrangements with other countries the IMPACTS: • • Improved balance of trade position Improved contributions to infrastructure and other developmental programmes through increased mobilisation of resources Increased trade and investment opportunities within CARICOM and the wider international community • INDICATORS: • Number of trade agreements approved / signed and implemented • Number of representations made through Trade Negotiations and Consultations at the multilateral, regional and bilateral levels • Number of cooperation agreements and Joint Commission Sessions concluded FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 043 Development of Foreign Trade Policy Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme
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Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 43 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 44 - AGENCY 07 - PARLIAMENT OFFICE Speaker of the National Assembly Honourable Dr. Barton U.
A. Scotland Clerk of the National Assembly Mr. S. Isaacs Mission Statement To provide administrative support for the efficient conduct of the business of the National Assembly (in the making of laws, etc.

), Parliamentary Committees and Sub-Committees.

Also to provide local secretarial services in respect of matters pertaining to those international organisations with which the Parliament of Guyana holds membership.
The Parliament Office's mission is addressed through five programme areas which are stated below.

Secretariat of the Speaker is responsible for ensuring that all matters brought to the National Assembly are dealt with in accordance with the Standing Orders.

Parliamentary Affairs which deals with all the primary functions of the National Assembly and its Committees.
Secretariat of the Clerk of the National Assembly is responsible for providing administrative support for the efficient conduct of the business of the National Assembly, Parliamentary Committees and Sub-Committees.

General Administration which deals with all administrative functions of the Parliament Office.

Budgeting and Finance which is responsible for ensuring the availability of resources for activities undertaken by the National Assembly.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 45 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 071 National Assembly 07101 Secretariat of the Speaker 07102 Parliamentary Affairs 07103 Secretariat of the Clerk 07104 General Administration 07105 Budgeting & Finance 0710101 Secretariat of the Speaker 0710201 Sittings 0710202 Committees 0710203 Reportorial 0710204 Procedural & Sale of Legislation 0710301 Secretariat of the Clerk 0710401 Administration 0710402 Human Resources 0710403 Registry 0710404 Maintenance and Security 0710501 Central Accounting 0710502 Stores CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1200400 2405000 2500300 2500502 2500503 2500504 4401000 4402200 4402300 Buildings - Audit Office Land Transport - Audit Office Office Equipment and Furniture - Audit Office Office Equipment and Furniture Land Transport Buildings - Parliament Institutional Strengthening - Audit Office Audit Office Parliament Office Buildings - Audit Office Land Transport - Audit Office Office Equipment and Furniture - Audit Office Parliament Office Parliament Office Parliament Office Institutional Strengthening - Audit Office Audit Office Parliament Office Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 46 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current
 Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 47 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 071 National Assembly OBJECTIVE: To provide administrative support for the efficient conduct of the business of the National Assembly (in the making of laws, etc.
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Also to provide local secretarial services in respect of matters pertaining to those international organisations with which the Parliament of Guyana holds membership.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that all matters before the National Assembly are dealt with in accordance with the Standing Orders • Manage and coordinate the activities associated with the functioning of the National Assembly in an effective and efficient manner • Provide administrative support for the efficient conduct of the business of the National Assembly, Parliamentary Committees and Sub-Committees • Manage and ensure the availability of funds for all activities undertaken by the Parliament Office IMPACTS: • All matters before the National Assembly are addressed in accordance with the Standing Orders • All activities needed for the functioning of the National Assembly are conducted efficiently and effectively • All resources are coordinated effectively for the smooth administration of the Parliament Office INDICATORS: • Timely preparation and distribution of all documentation relating to sittings of the National Assembly and meetings of Parliamentary Committees and Sub-Committees • Timely reading, printing, gazetting and circulating of bills for consideration by the National Assembly • Correct advice given to Members of Parliament on parliamentary practices and procedures FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 071 National Assembly Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 381,276 375,711 372,464 299,624 Total Appropriated Expenditure 1,002,515 1,059,154 1,009,374 1,459,669 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs
 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 872,780 135,261 121,587 13,674 737,520 129,735 988,754 155,186 140,937 14,249 833,568 70,400 942,679 155,171 142,008 13,163 787,508 66,695 1,361,158 113,600 104,818 8,782 1,247,558 98,511 Programme Total 1,383,791 1,434,865 1,381,837 1,759,293 .
Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 48 - AGENCY 09 - PUBLIC AND POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Chairman Mr. Carvil Duncan A.A Deputy Chairman Mr. Omesh Satyanand Secretary Mr. J. Jaisingh Mission Statement Public Service Commission is responsible for making appointments to Public Offices and to remove and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices and to ensure that no claims of partiality of any nature can be justifiably made against it.
Police Service Commission is responsible for making appointments to all ranks in the Guyana Police Force, of or above the rank of Inspector.

It also serves to remove and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such ranks and ensures that no claims of partiality of any nature are justified.

The Public and Police Service Commission's mission is addressed through two programme areas which are stated below.
General Administration is responsible for providing effective administrative and accounting services within the agency and supports human resource development.

This is accomplished through the sub-programmes areas: Administration, Accounts, Confidential Registry and Registry.

Human Resource Management is responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient service in management of activities and other administrative related support.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 49 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 091 Public and Police Service Commission 09101 General Administration 0910101 Administration 0910102 Accounts 0910103 Confidential Registry 0910104 Registry 09102 Human Resource Management 0910201 Human Resource Management CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 2500400 Public and Police Service Commission Public and Police Service Commission AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 50 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 091 Public & Police Service Comm.
OBJECTIVE: To deal with matters concerning the appointments to and Disciplinary Control of all Public Offices and ranks in the Guyana Police Force above the rank of Inspector.
STRATEGIES: • Provide prompt, efficient and effective service to facilitate the operation of the Commission • Maintain accurate and adequate information on public officers and ranks of the Police Force with regards to appointments, dismissals, retirements, resignations and promotions • Provide proper maintenance and care to the building, equipment and surroundings IMPACTS: • Efficient service to public officers and ranks of the Police Force • Reduction in backlogs of the preparation of recommendations for submission to the Commission • Correspondences are easily accessible • Safe and healthy working environment INDICATORS: • Number of instances of inaccurate information • Number of correspondences correctly routed • Timely processing of appointments, dismissals, retirements, resignations and promotions • Number of instances of accidents or incidents in the working environment FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 091 Public & Police Service Comm.
Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 51 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 52 - AGENCY 10 - TEACHING SERVICE COMMISSION Chairperson Ms. Chandrawatie L. Ramson Secretary Mr. P. Khandai Mission Statement The responsibility of the Teaching Service Commission is to appoint persons as Teachers/Lectures in the Teaching Service ( Non-Board Schools/Institutions ) and to remove and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices and also to ensure that no partiality of any nature can justifiably be made against it.
The Teaching Service Commission's mission is addressed through two programme areas which are stated below.

Commission is responsible for effective decision making and exercising disciplinary control in making appointments, promotions, filling of vacancies, dismissals, terminations and removals in the Teaching Service throughout the country.

Secretariat is responsible for providing effective administrative and accounting services within the agency and supports human resource development.
This is accomplished through the sub-programmes areas: Administration, Teachers Personnel Unit, Registry and Accounts.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 53 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 101 Teaching Service Commission 10101 Commission 10102 Secretariat 1010101 Commission 1010201 Administration 1010202 Teachers Personnel Unit 1010203 Registry 1010204 Accounts CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 2500800 Teaching Service Commission Teaching Service Commission AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 54 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 101 Teaching Service Commission OBJECTIVE: To appoint persons as teachers/lecturers in the public service and to remove and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices.
STRATEGIES: • Fill positions for senior and junior vacancies • Appoint trained teachers • Appoint senior acting teachers • Maintain an accurate database for teachers in the ten administrative regions IMPACTS: • Appointments, promotions, filling of vacancies, transfers, dismissals and terminations are handled in a consistent and effective manner • Adequate staffing levels are maintained in all schools • Enhanced awareness of the function of the Teaching Service Commission INDICATORS: • Number of positions filled for Senior and Junior vacancies • Number of trained teachers appointed • Number of senior acting appointments made • Accurate database for teachers in the ten administrative regions FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 101 Teaching Service Commission Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 55 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 56 - AGENCY 11 - GUYANA ELECTIONS COMMISSION Chairman Dr. Steve Surujbally Chief Election Officer Mr. K. Lowenfield Mission Statement The Guyana Elections Commission is empowered under the Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to exercise general direction and supervision over the registration of electors and the administrative conduct of all elections of members of the National Assembly, the Regional Democratic Councils and Local Authorities in Guyana.
The Guyana Elections Commission is a Constitutional Agency that is charged with managing the operations of the Secretariat, preparing voter education documents and establishing protocols for the conduct of fair and transparent elections.

The Guyana Elections Commission fulfills its mission through two programmes areas which are stated below.
Elections Commission sets policy for voter registration, maintenance of the voter’s register and the administration of all national, regional and local government elections.

Elections Administration implements policy set by the Commission under the Chief Election Officer.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 57 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 111 Elections Commission 11101 Secretariat 11102 General Administration 11103 National Registration 1110101 Main Office 1110102 Public Relations 1110103 Secretariat 1110201 Administration 1110202 Budget and Finance 1110203 Human Resources 1110301 Information Systems 1110302 Logistics 1110303 Public Education 1110304 Registration 1110305 Operations 112 Elections Administration 11201 General and Regional Elections 11202 Local Government Electioins 1120101 Prep.
for the Conduct of Elections 1120102 Civic & Voter Educ of Election 1120103 Conduct of the Poll 1120201 Prep.
for the Conduct of Elections 1120202 Civic/Voter Edu in Support Elections 1120203 Conduct of the Poll CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 2501000 Guyana Elections Commission Guyana Elections Commission Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 58 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,688,389 3,362,635 1,763,369 5,924,825 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 59 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 111 Elections Commission OBJECTIVE: To exercise general direction and supervision over the registration of electors and the administrative conduct of all elections of members of National Assembly, the Regional Democratic Councils and Local Authorities in Guyana.
STRATEGIES: • Maintain documentation to ensure institutional memory, functional capacity and sustainability • Develop and produce computerised applications for the production of voters’ lists for National and Regional and Local Government Elections Institute a system of continuous voter registration • • Design and implement voter education programmes to inform voters of their rights and responsibilities • Ensure that all National, Regional and Local Government Elections are free, fair and transparent IMPACTS: • Elections mandate is fulfilled in accordance with the law • Technologically sound computer applications are designed and utilised to produce acceptable voters’ lists • Discrepancies relating to the preparation of the voter’s roll are minimised • Continuous voter education programmes INDICATORS: • Elections are conducted • Publication of voters list for each area • Information is disseminated to the public FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 111 Elections Commission Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 49,793 1,638,596 1,489,200 583,181 537,017 46,163 906,019 149,396 51,733 1,714,546 1,587,846 621,142 563,464 57,678 966,704 126,700 60,256 34,456 1,703,113 3,246,586 1,578,612 3,165,756 621,072 564,480 56,592 957,540
 124,501 484,664 434,812 49,852 2,681,092 80,830 Programme Total 1,688,389 1,766,279 1,763,369 3,281,042 .
Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 60 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 112 Elections Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continuing relevance and vibrancy of democratic National Registration, Regional and Local Government Elections process by: Representation - through elections in which candidates stand for office and are elected by choice; (b) Participation - through which citizens are empowered in policy-making that reflects their cultural values and capacities from a solid democratic basis.
Interpretation and implementation of the laws governing national registration and Elections process STRATEGIES: • • Preparation of a schedule of activities which will serve to provide direction to all actions • • Effecting changes to Preliminary Voters’ Lists for each Municipality and Neighbourhood Democratic Council Implementation of a functional structure to establish clear channels of communication and command IMPACTS: • Effective management of legal and other aspect of the voting process • Delivery of high quality of service to voters and political participants • Revision of the Preliminary Voters’ Lists for each Municipality and Neighbourhood Democratic Council INDICATORS: • Updated legislations governing National Registration and Elections process • Publication of Preliminary Voters’ Lists for each Municipality and Neighbourhood Democratic Council FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 112 Elections Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 61 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 62 - AGENCY 13 - MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Minister Honourable Ronald A. Bulkan Minister in the Ministry Honourable Keith Scott Minister in the Ministry Honourable Dawn Hastings Permanent Secretary Mr. E. McGarrel Mission Statement The Mission of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is to supervise and maintain the legal regulatory framework of the system of local and regional administration; to encourage and facilitate the economic development of the regions; to promote the continued integration of the hinterland communities into the wider Guyanese society; and to encourage self-sufficiency and social development in the hinterland regions.
The Ministry's mission is addressed through three programme areas which are stated below.

Main Office ensures the successful implementation of the government/ministry’s plans, policies and programmes in accordance with good governance, facilitating infrastructure and human resource development in the regions.
Ministry Administration provides effective administrative and accounting services; promotes and coordinates career development within the ministry; and supports human resource development efforts generic to Regional Democratic Councils.

Regional Development monitors the development of the regions, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities through the promotion of good governance, facilitating infrastructure and training.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 63 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme 131 Main Office SubProgramme Activity 13101 Senior Minister Secretariat 13103 Secretariat of the Director-C.D.C 1310101 Senior Minister Secretariat 1310301 Secretariat of the Director-C.D.C 13104 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 1310401 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 132 Ministry Administration 13201 General Administration 133 Regional Development 13202 Central Accounting 13301 Local Government 13302 Planning & Training 1320101 Administration 1320102 Central Registry 1320103 Personnel 1320201 Central Accounting 1330101 Local Government 1330102 Municipal Services 1330201 Planning and Training CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1900600 1900700 2400100 2601300 3500100 3600100 3600200 Infrastructural Development Project Development and Assistance Land Transport Power Generation Office Furniture and Equipment Solid Waste Disposal Programme National Clean-Up Programme Infrastructural Development Project Development and Assistance Land Transport Power Generation Office Furniture and Equipment Solid Waste Disposal Programme National Clean-Up Programme Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 64 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,354,224 2,798,398 2,429,949 227,831 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation
 Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 65 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 131 Main Office OBJECTIVE: To ensure the successful implementation of the ministry’s plans, policies and development programmes in accordance with good governance, facilitating infrastructure and human resource development in the regions.
STRATEGIES: • • Supervise and maintain the legal and regulatory framework in relation to regional and local government Initiate economic and social development in local government entities through the promotion of good governance administrative systems • Ensure coordination between local plans and national policies • Formulate and coordinate programmes to develop and monitor Community Development Councils • Ensure collaboration among Regional Democratic Councils, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Community Development Councils in regional planning IMPACTS: • Enhanced awareness of tasks carried out by the ministry • Councils operate within the framework of the laws and procedures • Consistency between local plans and national policies • Improved management of community councils INDICATORS: • Number of development activities held by local government entities • • Coordinated operations among Regional Democratic Councils, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Integrated local plans and national policies Community Development Councils FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 131 Main Office Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 95,782 95,782 41,520 41,410 110 54,262 0 95,782 0 108,368 108,368 45,036 44,998 38
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 66 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 132 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To provide effective administrative and accounting services; promote and coordinate career development within the ministry; and to support human resource development efforts that are generic to the Regional Democratic Councils.
Initiate and coordinate career development programs relative to the ministry, regions and other local government entities STRATEGIES: • • Provide support to regional authorities • Protect and manage state properties IMPACTS: • Career development activities implemented • National awareness and representation of regional issues • State properties are protected and maintained INDICATORS: • Number of career development activities completed • Level of awareness of local government programmes FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 132 Ministry Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 67 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 133 Regional Development OBJECTIVE: To monitor the development of the regions, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities through the promotion of good governance, facilitating infrastructure and training.
STRATEGIES: • Enforcement of Urban Development Programmes best practices • Train and improve capabilities of local leaders, professional and technical staff • Coordinate regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Assist the Minister, Permanent Secretary and the Director of Community Development Councils in monitoring local government and regional matters IMPACTS: • Sustainability of the Urban Development Programme (UDP) • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Operations of Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils Level of urban development INDICATORS: • • Public participation in Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities • Number of reports arising from Community Development Councils FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 133 Regional Development Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 1,204,239 184,921 30,170 27,613 2,557 154,751 1,019,318 0 0 2,630,392 2,264,337 177,392 177,300 35,180 31,195 3,985 142,212
 2,453,000 35,166 30,744 4,422 142,134 2,087,037 0 124,200 124,200 24,779 21,339 3,440 99,421 0 Programme Total 1,204,239 2,630,392 2,264,337 124,200 .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 68 - AGENCY 14 - PUBLIC SERVICE MINISTRY Minister of State Honourable Joseph Harmon Permanent Secretary Mr. R. Brotherson Mission Statement Public Service Ministry has overall responsibility for the management of all government ministries, departments and regional administrations, especially in areas of organization design, development and maintenance of relevant policies, systems and procedures, so as to facilitate the efficient and effective implementation of government policies and programmes.
The Ministry's mission is addressed through one programme area which is stated below.

Public Service Management is responsible for managing the public service of Guyana through the provision of professional personnel, training and consultancy services to ministries, departments and regional administrations.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 69 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 141 Public Service Management 14101 Administration 14102 Training 14103 Personnel 14104 Information Systems 1410101 Minister Secretariat 1410102 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 1410103 Administrative Support Services 1410201 Development and Operations 1410202 Scholarships Administration 1410301 Central Personnel 1410302 Management Services 1410401 Information Systems CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component 1207300 2402900 2506200 Buildings Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment Project Title Buildings Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 821,159 829,804 1,043,937 715,043 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 70 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 141 Public Service Management OBJECTIVE: To manage
 the public service of Guyana through the provision of professional personnel, training and consultancy services to ministries, departments and regional administrations.
STRATEGIES: • Provide strategic direction and focus to the public service leadership, enabling the successful execution of government policies • Formulate policy and advise the government on training and development for the public service • Training courses are conceptualised, designed, implemented and evaluated • Administer and advise on the effective utilisation of scholarship awards to ensure that awards reflect policy and sectoral priorities • Provide consultancy services to the public service to improve operations and to facilitate cultural, communication • and performance level changes Introduce new management practices and exploit technological advancements to enhance the ministry’s operation and, at a wider level, to improve the management information systems in the area of Human Resource Management IMPACTS: • Employees service-wide are aware of and have access to updated conditions of service, public service rules and personnel procedures • Competent and skilled public servants • Effective systems are developed for managing and administering scholarships and awards • Targeted work programmes are developed for ministries to facilitate staff performance reviews INDICATORS: • Development of appropriate structural arrangements for the delivery of government services • Updated operational documentation is in use in all ministries • Number of training courses conducted • Number of scholarships awarded FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 141 Public Service Management Details of Current Expenditures by
 Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 71 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 72 - AGENCY 16 - MINISTRY OF AMERINDIAN AFFAIRS Vice-President and Minister Honourable Sydney Allicock Minister in the Ministry Honourable Valarie Garrido-Lowe Permanent Secretary Mr. V. Welch Mission Statement To enhance the quality of life, promote social and economic opportunities and carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the rights and assets of the Indigenous People of Guyana, through a highly skilled and motivated staff in delivering quality social, economic and community services.
The Ministry's mission is addressed through one programme area which is stated below.

Amerindian Development is responsible for the promotion and continued integration of the Indigenous Community into the wider society, and to encourage self-sufficiency in the hinterland regions.

This is accomplished through the sub-programme areas: Main Office and Hinterland Affairs.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 73 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 161 Amerindian Development 16101 Main Office 16102 Social Services 1610101 Minister Secretariat 1610102 Administrative Support Services 1610201 Hinterland Scholarships 1610202 Health & Welfare 16103 Community Development & Governance 1610302 Community Development & Governance CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1209600 1400100 2403000 2403100 2506400 Buildings Amerindian Development Fund Water Transport - Amerindian Affairs Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment Buildings Amerindian Development Fund Water Transport - Amerindian Affairs Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,326,137 1,554,441 1,576,743 359,368 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriation Expenditure 1,326,137 1,554,441 1,576,743 359,368 Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 934,109 392,028 108,568 283,460 0 0 0 1,142,500 1,142,082 411,941 116,081 295,860 0 0 0 434,661 115,930 318,731 0 0 0 0 359,368 80,852 278,516 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 74 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 161 Amerindian Development
 OBJECTIVE: To promote the continued integration of the Indigenous Community into the wider society, and to encourage self - sufficiency, economic and social development in the hinterland regions.
STRATEGIES: • Enforcement of all clauses of the Amerindian Act • Provide advice to and monitor Indigenous councils • Promote governance among Indigenous communities • Effective utilisation of scholarship awards to foster Indigenous development • Promote economic, cultural and social development in Indigenous communities IMPACTS: • Sustainment of the Indigenous heritage • • • Improved living standards of Indigenous People Ιncreased number of skilled professionals among Indigenous People Ιmproved community management INDICATORS: • National participation in Indigenous cultural activities • Number of Indigenous persons/patients given assistance • Number of scholarships awarded • Number of trained Indigenous People participating in the development of their community • Ιmproved record keeping FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 161 Amerindian Development Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 1,326,137 1,554,441 1,576,743 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 392,028 108,568 106,606 1,962 283,460 934,109 411,941 116,081 113,651 2,430 295,860 434,661 115,930 113,444 2,486 318,731 1,142,500 1,142,082 0 359,368 359,368 80,852 78,959 1,893 278,516 0 Programme Total 1,326,137 1,554,441 1,576,743 359,368 .
Vice-President and Minister of Indigenous People's Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 75 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 76 - AGENCY 17 - MINISTRY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S AFFAIRS Vice-President and Minister Honourable Sydney Allicock Minister in the Ministry Honourable Valarie Garrido-Lowe Permanent Secretary Mr. V. Welch Mission Statement To enhance the quality of life, promote social and economic opportunities and carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the rights and assets of the Indigenous People of Guyana, through a highly skilled and motivated staff in delivering quality social, economic and community services.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through one programme area which is stated below.

Policy Development and Administration is responsible for the promotion and continued integration of the Indigenous People's community into the wider society, and to encourage self-sufficiency in the hinterland regions.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 77 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 171 Policy Development and Administration 17101 Strategic Direction and Management 17102 Administrative Support Services 17103 Social Services 1710101 Strategic Direction 1710102 Strategic Management 1710201 Administrative Support Services 1710301 Hinterland Scholarships 1710302 Health & Welfare 17104 Community Development & Governance 1710401 Community Development & Governance CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component 1214500 1403700 2405300 2405400 2508300 Buildings Amerindian Development Fund Water Transport Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY Project Title Buildings Amerindian Development Fund Water Transport Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 624,792 0 624,792 315,900 308,892 48,176 260,716 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 78 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 171 Policy Development and Administration OBJECTIVE: To support and encourage the
 economic empowerment, integration, and environmental development of Indigenous Peoples' communities through strategic initiatives and informed policy formulation.
STRATEGIES: • Enforcement of firm policies, legalities and rights of the Indigenous People in the Amerindian Act • Protect the lands, territories and resources belonging to the Indigenous People • Preserve the heritage of Indigenous People • Secure livelihoods of Indigenous People • Facilitate access to affordable credit, markets for producers and the acquisition of appropriate technology IMPACTS: • Strict compliance with the provisions of the Amerindian Act • Sustainable Indigenous Communities • Increased awareness and promotion of Indigenous Heritage • Increased number of skilled professionals among Indigenous People INDICATORS: • Number of instances of violation of the Amerindian Act • Percentage of Indigenous People with land titles • Number of Indigenous People participating in national activities • Number of Indigenous People exposed to capacity development training • Number of Indigenous Peoples' villages that participate in Indigenous activities FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 171 Policy Development and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Vice-President and Minister of Indigenous People's Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 79 - Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 80 - AGENCY 21 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE Minister Honourable Noel L. Holder Minister in the Ministry Vacant Permanent Secretary Mr. G. Jervis Mission Statement To ensure the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes which facilitate the development of agriculture and fisheries in Guyana, thereby contributing to the enhancement of rural life, the sustained improvement of incomes of producers and other participants in the agricultural production and marketing chain; and the maintenance of a sound physical and institutional environment for present and future productive activities.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through four programme areas which are stated below.

Ministry Administration is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing and co-ordinating human, financial, physical and material resources necessary for the successful implementation and administration of the Ministry’s programmes and operations.
Crops and Livestock Support Services is responsible for promoting and supporting development of agriculture in Guyana through the provision of a range of technical and regulatory services to the sector.

Fisheries are responsible for managing, regulating and promoting the sustainable development of the nation’s fishery resources for the benefit of the participants in the sector and the national economy.
Hydrometeorological Services is responsible for observing, archiving and understanding Guyanese weather and climate and providing meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services in support of Guyana’s national needs and international obligations.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 81 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 211 Ministry Administration 21101 Main Office 2110101 Minister Secretariat 2110102 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 21102 Budgeting and Finance 21103 Statistical Services 21104 Project Cycle Management 21105 General Administration 21106 Personnel Administration 212 Crops and Livestock Support Services 21201 Programme Administration 21202 Extension Services 21203 Animal Services 21301 Programme Administration 21302 Legal and Inspectorate 21303 Research and Development 21304 Extension Services 21401 Programme Administration 21402 Climate 213 Fisheries 214 Hydrometeorological Services 2110201 Budgeting and Finance 2110301 Statistical Services 2110401 Project Cycle Management 2110501 Administration 2110502 Registry 2110601 Personnel Administration 2120101 Minister Secretariat 2120102 Administration 2120103 Training 2120201 Plant Health 2120202 Orchard Crops 2120203 Edible Oil Crops 2120204 Vegetable and Field Crops 2120205 Hinterland Extension 2120301 Animal Health 2120302 Livestock Improvement 2130101 Programme Administration 2130201 Legal and Inspectorate 2130301 Statistics 2130302 Resource Assessment 2130303 Technology and Development 2130304 Aquaculture 2130401 Extension Services 2140101 Programme Administration 2140201 Climate Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 82 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 21403 Water Resources 21404 Short Range
 Forecasting 21405 Agricultural Meteorology 2140301 Water Resources 2140401 Short Range Forecasting 2140501 Agricultural Meteorology CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1201100 1209700 1300600 1301600 1301700 1301800 1301900 1403100 1700400 1700900 1701500 1701600 2100100 2100400 2100500 2100600 2100700 2400900 2501300 2605500 2801400 3300800 4700100 Aquaculture Development Agriculture Export Diversification Project Civil Works - MMA National Drainage and Irrigation Authority
 Drainage and Irrigation Drainage and Irrigation Support Project Mangrove Management Access Dams/Roads Improvement Guyana School of Agriculture Agricultural Development - MMA Guyana Livestock Development Authority National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute - NAREI Hydrometerology Conservancy Adaptation Project East Demerara Water Conservancy Disaster Risk Management Project Flood Risk Management Project Land Transport Project Evaluation and Equipment Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board Rural Enterprise and Agricultural Development New Guyana Marketing Corporation General Administration - MMA Aquaculture Development Agriculture Export Diversification Project Civil Works - MMA National Drainage and Irrigation Authority Drainage and Irrigation Drainage and Irrigation Support Project Mangrove Management Access Dams/Roads Improvement Guyana School of Agriculture Agricultural Development - MMA Guyana Livestock Development Authority National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute - NAREI Hydrometeorology Conservancy Adaptation Project East Demerara Water Conservancy Disaster Risk Management Project Flood Risk Management Project Land Transport Project Evaluation and Equipment Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board Rural Enterprise and Agricultural Development New Guyana Marketing Corporation General Administration - MMA Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 83 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND
 EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 15,063,083 15,756,726 15,455,582 20,894,574 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriation Expenditure 15,063,083 15,756,726 15,455,582 20,894,574 Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 5,415,875 9,647,208 375,873 9,271,335 38,976 38,976 0 5,440,068 10,316,658
 504,125 9,812,533 39,835 39,835 0 4,662,147 4,341,551 10,793,436 16,553,023 501,716 628,684 10,291,720 15,924,339 107,418 107,418 0 106,135 106,135 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 84 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 211 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient management and co-ordination of human, financial, physical and material resources necessary for the successful implementation and administration of the ministry’s programmes and operations.
STRATEGIES: • Facilitate the development, coordination and integration of regional agriculture plans and programmes with central agriculture policies • Develop international and domestic linkages with other institutions and bodies to foster agricultural development • Collect and analyse data on the agriculture sector and publish such statistics/reports • Provide support services critical to the ministry’s successful operations and analyse, advice and monitor on various aspects of agricultural international trade issues Implement pesticide regulations and establishment of the quality of pesticides used in Guyana • • Address the main issues of drainage and water logging in flood prone districts IMPACTS: • Existence of operational plans and policy guidelines for all programme areas • Greater awareness on the part of domestic as well as international bodies and organisations of the ministry’s policies, plans, programmes and activities • Ministry benefits from linkages with other organisations and bodies, both domestic and international, in terms of access to information, technical and financial resources • Timely availability of high quality agriculture sector statistical data • Reduced use of illegal pesticides and correct labelling of pesticides • Improve all drainage and irrigation infrastructure so as to ensure no significant loss to sector Information data available at central location and organized and updated user-information base and website INDICATORS: • • Annual agricultural trade position paper, project
 agreement and approval completed • Number of technical papers produced annually • Number of instances of use of illegal pesticides • Number of drainage and irrigation structures maintained FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 211 Ministry Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 12,275,901 13,333,199 13,020,998 18,626,233 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 9,153,251 9,755,009 10,238,673 15,956,100 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 249,530 243,966 5,564 8,903,720 3,122,650 356,775 350,222 6,553 9,398,234 3,578,190 356,450 350,381 6,068 467,651 460,853 6,798 9,882,224 15,488,449 2,782,324 2,670,133 Programme Total 12,275,901 13,333,199 13,020,998 18,626,233 .
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Minister of Agriculture Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 85 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 212 Crops & Livestock Support Svs OBJECTIVE: To promote and support the growth and development of agriculture in Guyana through the provision of a range of technical and regulatory services to the sector.
STRATEGIES: • Provide services which facilitate the utilisation of technologies for crop and animal development, other than rice and sugar • Facilitate improvements and developments of environmentally safe crop and livestock farming, other than rice and sugar • Provide various animal health services to livestock, companion animals and non-domesticated animals • Monitor the import and export of all species of animals and birds, plants and plant parts • Assist in the preservation of wild species of plants and animals • Encourage the diversification of livestock development Increased availability of technologies for the crops and livestock rearing industries IMPACTS: • Available relevant and appropriate extension services • • Regulating import and export of both cultivated and wild plants and plant parts, and domesticated and wild animals • A wider appreciation of agriculture as a business among youth and the general public • Pests and diseases status were characterized in all the selected farming zones INDICATORS: • Evaluations and inspections conducted • Number of phytosanitary certificates issued / received • Number of regional visits, farmers’ meetings and interviews • Number of technical information packages generated • Number of pilot farms prepared FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 212 Crops & Livestock Support Svs Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 2,263,623 1,818,945 1,837,232
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Minister of Agriculture Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 86 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 213 Fisheries OBJECTIVE: To manage, regulate and promote the sustainable development of the nation’s fishery resources for the benefit of the participants in the sector and the national economy.
STRATEGIES: • Facilitate and promote the development of an aquaculture industry and guide the development of inland fisheries activities based on research results • Register, inspect, licence and monitor all aspects of the fishing industry and monitor and regulate fish and fish products exports • Undertake species identification and establish a reference collection by monitoring and collecting biological, catch and effort data, and conduct stock assessment studies Liaise and disseminate relevant technical and general industry information and garner feedback from participants • • Co-ordinate with regional unit activities in relation to artisanal and aquaculture development • Management of Anna Regina fish culture station and promote the development of private sector pilot farms IMPACTS: • Sustainable and rationalised growth of inland fisheries • Co-ordinated and effective enforcement of fisheries regulations • Identification of biological and other external pressures on fisheries • Availability of technical information from the fishermen co-op societies INDICATORS: • Number of demonstrations, seminars workshop and field visits • Quantity of fingerlings sold • Number of private sector plot farms established FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 213 Fisheries Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total
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Minister of Agriculture Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 87 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 214 Hydrometeorological Services OBJECTIVE: To observe, archive and understand Guyanese weather and climate and provide meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services in support of Guyana’s national needs and international obligations.
STRATEGIES: • Promote public awareness of the atmospheric and water resources of Guyana and their importance to social and economic development • Co-ordinate the Guyanese component of the World Weather Watch Program and the World Climate Program • Provide hydrological and oceanographic services in support of Guyana’s needs and international obligations • Maintain effective monitoring of the atmospheric and water resources of Guyana • Maintain water resources and climate data base Increased public awareness of weather, climate and water resources activities IMPACTS: • Existence of operational plans and policy guidelines for all programme areas • • Mitigation of adverse impacts of weather events • Operational hydrological and meteorological network • Reduced adverse impacts on all socio-economic activities INDICATORS: • Percentage of instances of accurate forecasts • Data coded, disseminated and included in the meteorological products • Timely data collection FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 214 Hydrometeorological Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 405,836 382,672 70,992 65,228 5,763 311,680 23,164 405,836 0 466,270 438,337 84,817 78,800 6,017 353,520 27,933 466,270 0 459,429 431,517 82,780
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Minister of Agriculture Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 88 - AGENCY 23 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM, INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE Minister of Tourism Honourable Catherine A. Hughes Minister of Business Honourable Dominic Gaskin Permanent Secretary Mr. D. Cummings Mission Statement To formulate and provide an effective mechanism for the implementation, evaluation and improvement of policies, the aim of which will be to facilitate economic and social improvement through coordinating actions in the areas of Commerce, Tourism, Industrial Development and Consumer Affairs.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through three programme areas which are stated below.

Main Office is responsible for providing leadership, managerial and administrative direction necessary for the formulation of relevant sector strategies, which are critical for the successful implementation of the Ministry’s Strategic Plan.

It is also responsible for the development and enhancement of a sustainable tourism sector and the maintenance of the Arthur Chung Convention Centre.
Ministry Administration is responsible for coordinating and managing efficiently the available human, financial and physical resources critical to the successful administration of the ministry operations.

Commerce, Industry and Consumer Affairs comprise the core functions of the Ministry.

This programme is responsible for facilitating the development of a broad and productive industrial base.
It is also responsible for the strengthening of the decision making ability of consumers and other stakeholders through the provision of comprehensive consumer protection legislation and regulations.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 89 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme 231 Main Office SubProgramme Activity 23101 Minister Secretariat 23102 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 2310101 Minister Secretariat 23103 Subventions 2310201 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 232 Ministry Administration 23104 National Exhibition Center 23105 GICC 23201 Human Resources 23202 Budgeting and Finance 23203 General Administration 23204 Data 233 Commerce, Industry and Consumer Affairs 23301 Commerce 23302 Industrial Development 23303 Consumer Affairs 2310301 GNBS 2310302 Guyana Tourism Authority 2310303 Guyana Consumers' Association 2310304 Consumer Advisory Bureau 2310305 Consumer Movement of Guyana 2310401 National Exhibition Center 2310501 GICC 2320101 Human Resources 2320201 Budgeting and Finance 2320301 General Administration 2320401 Data 2330101 Commerce 2330201 Industrial Development 2330202 Small Business Development 2330301 Consumer Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 90 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1202300 1208300 2403600 2502400 4100100 4402000 4501500 4502500 4502800 4700300 Building Guyana International Conference Centre Land Transport Office Equipment Tourism Development Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Industrial Development Competitiveness Programme Rural Enterprise Development Bureau Of Standards Building Guyana International Conference Centre Land Transport Office
 Equipment Tourism Development Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Industrial Development Competitiveness Programme Rural Enterprise Development Bureau Of Standards AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 953,523 2,206,636 1,342,023 685,813 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 91 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 231 Main Office OBJECTIVE: To provide leadership in the Commerce, Tourism and Industry Sectors and ensure the existence of relevant mechanisms and processes in the public and private sectors to formulate the achievement of sector strategies and the ministry’s Strategic Plan.
STRATEGIES: • Develop and articulate comprehensive and effective policies in the areas of Commerce, Industrial Development, Tourism and Consumer Affairs • Undertake institutional strengthening initiatives to enable the successful realisation of projects and utilisation of the National Exhibition Center and the Arthur Chung Convention Centre • Facilitate the expansion of the industrial/ sectoral base of the Guyana economy • Enhance staff effectiveness through continuing education and training as well as exposure to innovative management system • Develop eco-tourism within the wider context of tourism development in the Caribbean • Facilitate investment in the tourism industry and the development of tourism resources in a sustainable manner IMPACTS: • Successful implementation of the project initiatives and policies • Trained and competent staff • Sustainable and appropriate growth in the tourism industry • Increased net foreign exchange earnings from tourism INDICATORS: • Number of exhibitors participating in exhibitions • Number of events hosted at the National Exhibition Centre • Number of events hosted at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 231 Main Office Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014
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Minister of Business Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 92 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 232 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To provide prompt and efficient support in the areas of resource management, accounting and finance, general office support, and secretarial and typing services.
STRATEGIES: • Provide effective personnel and accounting services • Stimulate interpersonal staff relations • • Operate an effective service and record keeping system • Undertake data collection, research and analysis for the Ministry Identify and acquire necessary equipment and materials to sustain optimum levels of output IMPACTS: • Adequate and effective staff for the provision of required services • Development of a staff skills inventory and needs assessment • Reports are produced with promptness and accuracy to facilitate operations and planning • Effective and accurate planning and analysis INDICATORS: • Timely updating of asset register • Number of assignments completed on time • Number of accurate and easily accessible records FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 232 Ministry Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Business Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 93 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 233 Commerce, Industry and Consumer Affairs OBJECTIVE: To facilitate the development of a broad and productive industrial base, providing opportunities for export and import substitution and to provide consumers and other stakeholders with improved decision making ability through the provision of comprehensive consumer protection legislation and regulations.
STRATEGIES: • Formulate and improve industrial development policies and programmes aimed at defining investment opportunities, attracting new investments and encouraging industry competitiveness • Design and implement sustained, coordinated programmes and measures to ensure consumer protection • Develop an e-commerce legislation and an e-commerce strategy for Guyana IMPACTS: • • Increased local and foreign investment activity with a view to a broadened industrial base Legal protection of consumers’ interests and safety, and increased public awareness of consumer protection laws and rights issues • Markets were found for quality local products such as corrugated paper, cartoon boxes, coconut oil Level of industrial competitiveness INDICATORS: • • Number of consumers with positive responses • Volume of new investments FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 233 Commerce, Industry and Consumer Affairs Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Business Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 94 - AGENCY 22 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM Minister Honourable Catherine A. Hughes Permanent Secretary Mr. D. Cummings Mission Statement To formulate and provide an effective mechanism for the implementation, evaluation and improvement of policies which aim to facilitate economic and social improvement through coordinating activities in the areas of Tourism and Consumer Protection.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through three programme areas which are stated below.

Policy Development and Administration is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies that govern tourism operations within Guyana.

Tourism Development is responsible for providing leadership for tourism and destination management, development and marketing, and to promote sustainable tourism.
Consumer Protection is responsible for strengthening the decision making ability of consumers and other stakeholders through the provision of comprehensive consumer protection legislation and regulations.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 95 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 221 Policy Development and Administration 22101 Strategic Direction and Management 22102 Administrative Support Services 22103 Convention Services 2210101 Strategic Direction 2210102 Strategic Management 2210201 General Administration 2210202 Human Resource Management 2210203 Budgeting and Finance 2210301 Convention Services (ACCC) 222 Tourism Development 22201 Tourism Management and Marketing 2220101 Tourism marketing 2220102 Regulation 2220103 Product Development 223 Consumer Protection 22301 Consumer Affairs 22302 Competition and Consumer Protection 2230101 Consumer Awareness 2230201 Competition and Consumer Protection CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1214600 2508400 4100200 4402400 Arthur Chung Convention Centre Office Equipment Tourism Development Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Arthur Chung Convention Centre Office Equipment Tourism Development Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 96 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current
 Revenue Total Capital Revenue 179,891 0 179,891 15,400 164,491 14,953 149,538 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 97 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 221 Policy Development and Administration OBJECTIVE: To develop policies which lead to the creation of a sustainable national tourism industry by motivating the private sector, providing consumer- oriented services and modern, state of the art facilities and maintaining international tourism standards.
STRATEGIES: • Develop Guyana’s ecotourism potential as an engine for social, cultural and economic growth • Undertake institutional strengthening initiatives within the Ministry of Tourism, other state and private sector organizations • Facilitate expansion of the tourism industrial/ sectorial base • Provide support in the areas of resource management, accounting and finance, secretarial and other administrative services • Coordinate, plan and implement conferences, events, symposia and summits IMPACTS: • Guyana’s eco-tourism is recognised as a distinctive tourism brand attracting increased number of tourists • Enhanced staff effectiveness fostering improved service delivery • Increased tourism products and businesses established allowing Guyanese in the diaspora to return to experience “a taste of home” • Tourism service providers operate sustainable, customer-oriented businesses • International recognition of Guyana as a conference destination INDICATORS: • Number of new tourism products being marketed • Number of international conferences held in Guyana • Number of international sporting events held in Guyana • Number of tourism businesses that meet set standards for sustainability and customer friendliness FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 221 Policy Development and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Tourism Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 98 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 222 Tourism Development OBJECTIVE: To provide leadership for tourism development, marketing and destination management, and to implement national policies to promote sustainable tourism, create employment and economic regeneration, attract investments, increase visitor expenditure and satisfaction, and boost Guyana’s destination awareness and competitiveness in the global marketplace.
STRATEGIES: • Prepare and implement an aggressive Tourism Development and Destination Marketing Plan to position Guyana as a globally recognised tourism destination brand • Facilitate training and capacity building for the tourism industry through the establishment of a Tourism and Hospitality Institute • Proactively promote investment opportunities to encourage investments in the tourism industry • Collaborate with industry partners and stakeholders to collect, analyse and share information pertinent to tourism development and decision making • Undertake Institutional strengthening initiatives to boost the efficiency of the GTA IMPACTS: • • Improved destination image, brand and awareness Improved tourism competitiveness through compliance by industry stakeholders to quality, service, safety, security and environmental standards Increased and improved international airlift to Guyana for the purposes of tourism and business investment in Guyana Increased tourist visitation, expenditure, satisfaction, length of stay, employment and investments in tourism • • INDICATORS: • Number of visitor arrivals per annum • Number of tourism industry personnel trained • Value of tourism investments • Number of jobs created in the sector • Airlift as measured by number of airlines, seats capacity, load factor per annum • Number of tourism businesses licensed • Room occupancy rate across hotel sub-sector FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 222 Tourism Development Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory
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Minister of Tourism Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 100 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 223 Consumer Protection OBJECTIVE: To ensure that the interests of consumers are protected.
STRATEGIES: • Collect data in order to facilitate successful market interventions • Develop and implement an integrated public education and communication program with intensified public relations • Develop a Rapid Alert System to combat the importation of dangerous drugs and goods into Guyana • Promote consumer rights based on the World Consumer Rights 2015 theme IMPACTS: • Increased awareness among target groups of consumer rights, responsibilities and the Consumer Affairs Act 2011 • Reduction of the number of consumer complaints • Cessation of the importation of dangerous drugs and goods into Guyana INDICATORS: • Number of target groups trained in consumer protection • Percentage of consumer complaints resolved • Percentage of disallowed products seized • Number of organisations participating in World Consumer Rights day activities • Percentage of businesses inspected for compliance with the Consumer Affairs Act 2011 • Percentage of defiant businesses attaining compliance with Consumer Affairs Act 2011 • Number of social media programs executed FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 223 Consumer Protection Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Tourism Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 101 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 102 - AGENCY 25 - MINISTRY OF BUSINESS Minister Honourable Dominic Gaskin Permanent Secretary Mr. D. Cummings Mission Statement To reduce poverty by creating the conditions for a strong, vibrant and competitive, multi-level business sector.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through two programme areas which are stated below.

Policy Development and Administration is responsible for providing leadership, policy-making capacity and administrative support needed to ensure that the Ministry can help all businesses to grow.

Business Development, Support and Promotion is responsible for facilitating the implementation of policies and programmes to attract investment and foster business development.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 103 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 251 Policy Development and Administration 25101 Strategic Direction and Management 25102 Administrative Support Services 2510101 Strategic Direction 2510102 Strategic Management 2510201 General Administration 2510202 Human Resource Management 2510203 Budgeting and Finance 2510204 Events Management 252 Business Development, Support and Promotion 25201 Industrial Development 25202 Small and Micro Enterprise Development 2520101 Industrial Development 25203 Investment and Export Promotion 2520201 Small and Micro Enterprise Development 2520301 Investment and Export Promotion (Go-invest) 25204 Standards Development and Promotion 2520401 Standards Development and Promotion(GNBS) 25205 Commerce 2520501 Commerce CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component 1214700 2508500 3401900 4503200 4503300 4503400 4700500 Building Office Equipment GO - INVEST Competitiveness Programme Industrial Development Rural Enterprise Development Bureau of Standards Project Title Building Office Equipment GO - INVEST Competitiveness Programme Industrial Development Rural Enterprise Development Bureau of Standards Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 104 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure
 Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 582,494 0 582,494 369,370 213,124 27,116 186,008 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 105 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 251 Policy Development and Administration OBJECTIVE: To provide the leadership, policy making capacity and administrative support needed to ensure that the Ministry can assist all businesses to grow.
STRATEGIES: • Increase the capacity of business to contribute to national policy • Ensure the successful execution of all Ministry's projects and programmes • Develop and implement a workable strategic plan IMPACTS: • Conducive environment for business sector to function • Increased contribution of the business sector to economic growth • Efficient business operations to meet the needs of national, regional and international markets • Reduced regional unemployment rate INDICATORS: • Quarterly release of statistics relevant to the business sector • Number of structured engagements with the private sector completed • Unemployment rate by region FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 251 Policy Development and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Business Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 106 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 252 Business Development, Support and Promotion OBJECTIVE: To facilitate the implementation of policies and programmes to attract investment and foster business development.
STRATEGIES: • Formulate and improve industrial development policies and programmes aimed at defining investment opportunities, attracting new investments, fostering small business development and encouraging industry competitiveness • Design and implement sustained, coordinated programmes and measures to promote business opportunities • Develop strong and effective partnerships with the private sector as well as other relevant agencies in order to improve business competitiveness IMPACTS: • Strategic guidance to support the operations of the commerce and industry sector • Reduced time to taken to issue export and import licences • Increased number of businesses entering the commerce and industry market INDICATORS: • Number of reports on trends in prices, exports and imports produced • Number of days taken to issue export and import licences • Level of occupancy of industrial estates • Production level generated on industrial estates • Number of businesses registered with the Small Business Bureau FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 252 Business Development, Support and Promotion Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Business Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 107 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 108 - AGENCY 24 - MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT Minister of Governance Honourable Raphael Trotman Permanent Secretary Mr. J. McKenzie Mission Statement To ensure sustainable development, use and management of natural resources to the public and private sectors in a transparent manner for the socio-economic benefit of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
To ensure effective natural resources and environmental governance that will promote economic growth and social development, whilst respecting the ecological carrying capacity of our nations.

To utelise expertise, experience and the convening power to create tools and build partnerships that will accelerate the transition to the Green Economy.

The Ministry’s mission is addressed through three programme areas which are stated below.
Ministry Administration is responsible for developing and implementing policies related to natural resources and environment, coordinating the network of implementing agencies under its purview and monitoring and evaluating the country's programmes in the areas of natural resources and the environment.

Natural Resource Management to contribute to the expansion and diversification of the economy on the basis of rational use of Guyana's natural resources.
To ensure the effective management of natural resources in order to promote, regulate, coordinate and have oversight of key entities / activities in the sector.

Environmental Management to contribute to economic growth along a low-carbon development path through the effective management of the environment.

To ensure the protection, conservation and restoration of the natural environment through the integration of appropriate environmental provisions into development planning and implementation.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 109 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 241 Ministry Administration 24101 Policy Development 24102 Administration 2410101 Policy Development 2410102 Policy Implementation and Coordination 242 Natural Resource Management 24201 Geology and Mining 24202 Forestry Management 24203 Land Management 2410201 General Administration 2410202 Budgeting and Finance 2410203 Human Resources 2420101 Regulation 2420102 Exploration 2420103 Research and Development 2420104 Marketing and Production 2420201 Regulation 2420202 Exploration 2420203 Research and Development 2420204 Marketing and Promotion 2420301 Land Administration 2420302 Land Information 243 Environmental Management 24301 Environmental Protection and Conservation 24302 Environmental Restoration 24303 Environmental Research 2430101 Regulation 2430102 Enforcement 2430103 Operations 2430104 Conservation Management 2430201 Regulation 2430202 Enforcement 2430203 Operations 2430301 Strengthening Knowledge and Institutional Capacity 2430302 Economic and Environmental Sustainability Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 110 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 2507500 3300300 3400300 3400600 3401100 3401200 Furniture and Equipment Lands and Surveys Environmental Protection Agency National Parks Commission Protected Areas Commission Forest Carbon Partnership Project Furniture and Equipment Lands and Surveys
 Environmental Protection Agency National Parks Commission Protected Areas Commission Forest Carbon Partnership Project AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 658,826 778,243 724,553 481,506 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 111 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 241 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To develop and implement policies related to natural resources and the environment, to coordinate the network of implementing agencies under the purview of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and to monitor and evaluate the country's programmes in the areas of natural resources and environment.
STRATEGIES: • Development and implementation of national legislation and policy initiatives • Coordination of agencies and activities in the sector • Institutionalisation of working group / mechanism for inter-agency coordination • Monitoring and evaluation of programmes and policies IMPACTS: • Policies approved by Cabinet and implemented for the improvement of mining activities • Improved harmonisation of regulation in the natural resources and environment sectors • Improved fiscal management of the natural resources and environment sectors • Improved transparency and accountability of records INDICATORS: • Number of policies developed • Number of policies executed • Number of agencies which produce and submit timely financial statements (audited report) • Number of agencies which provide data on key sector indicators FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 241 Ministry Administration Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Governance Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 112 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 242 Natural Resource Management OBJECTIVE: To promote and support the expansion and diversification of the economy by facilitating the rational and sustainable development of Guyana's natural resources through the effective management, regulation, coordination and oversight of key entities in the sector.
STRATEGIES: • Strategies to support sustainable mining and forest development • Identification of areas suitable for sustainable mining and forestry • Development of more effective regulation for mining and logging companies • Policies for inland and offshore oil exploration IMPACTS: • Improve the contribution of the extractive industries to the GDP • Improve the standards and techniques that will be required to dispose mining waste • Increase the restoration of mined out areas • Enhance the level of sustainable forest practices • Promote effective land demarcation methods • Improve the level of long term employment in the extractive sector INDICATORS: • Number of land areas identified for mining exploration • Number of new mining areas explored • Number of land areas identified for logging • Number of areas demarcated • Number of land titles issued • Percentage of land chartered and mapped FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 242 Natural Resource Management Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Governance Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 113 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 243 Environmental Management OBJECTIVE: To contribute to economic growth along a low-carbon development path through the effective management of the environment.
To ensure the protection, conservation and restoration of the natural environment through the integration of appropriate environmental safeguards into development planning.
STRATEGIES: • Finalisation of legislation for national protected areas • Country study on biological diversity completed / establishment of Biodiversity Clearing House mechanism • Establishment of a monitoring, reporting and verification system (MRVS) • Improving national implementation, monitoring and reporting for Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other bilateral commitments IMPACTS: • Preserve the country's ecological carrying capacity by increasing the number of protected areas • Preserve the country's exotic wildlife • Lower Guyana's carbon emission by lowering deforestation and forest degradation • Improve effective decisions and negotiating techniques for national and international environmental agreements • Improve the coordination and implementation of outcomes and impacts for a greater economy INDICATORS: • Number of old mining and logging sites redeemed / reclaimed • Number of national policies which integrate environmental provisions FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 243 Environmental Management Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 0
0 461,357 423,091 0 0 0 0 267,983 267,983 0 0 0 423,091 38,266 267,983 0 461,357 267,983 .
Minister of Governance Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 114 - AGENCY 31 - MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS Minister Honourable David A. Patterson Minister in the Ministry Honourable Annette Ferguson Permanent Secretary Mr. B. Balram Mission Statement To promote high technical standards in the construction industry, in electrical installation and to coordinate and monitor policies and activities with respect to public infrastructure in roads, buildings and sea and river defences.
To ensure the provision of safe and efficient transport and communications services.

The Ministry’s mission is addressed through three programme areas which are stated below.

Ministry Administration is responsible for providing leadership, managerial and administrative direction, policy formulation, support services, including budgeting, financial and technical guidance and planning advice.
This programme is also responsible for ensuring that civil aviation regulatory services are provided and that the CJ International Airport operations are conducted in a safe, efficient and orderly manner.

Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in Guyana.
This is accomplished through the following sub-programmes: Programme Administration, Roads, Materials and Soils Research, Buildings, Electrical, Mechanical and Sea and River Defences.

Transport is responsible for constructing, developing and maintaining strategic government aerodromes in the hinterland regions and advises government on transport issues in order to facilitate the development of adequate, efficient and economical air, land and water transport countrywide.
This is accomplished through the sub- programmes: Government Aerodromes and Central Transport Planning.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 115 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 311 Ministry Administration 31101 Main Office 31102 General Administration 31103 Budgeting and Finance 31104 Human Resources 3110101 Minister Secretariat 3110102 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 3110201 Administration 3110202 Transport and Security 3110301 Central Accounting 3110302 Field Audit 3110303 Stores 3110401 Personnel Administration 3110402 Registry 312 Public Works 31105 Expenditure Planning & Management 3110501 Expenditure Planning and Management 31201 Programme Administration 31202 Roads 31203 Materials and Soils Research 31204 Buildings 31205 Electrical 31206 Mechanical 31207 Sea and River Defences 31301 Government Aerodromes 31302 Central Transport Planning 3120101 Programme Administration 3120201 Roads 3120301 Materials and Soils Research 3120401 Buildings 3120501 Electrical Inspection and Certification 3120502 Electrical Installation and Maintenance 3120601 Administration and Assessments 3120602 Services and Repairs 3120701 Sea and River Defences 3130101 Maintenance of Government Airstrips 3130201 Central Transport Planning 313 Transport Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 116 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1100100 1201800 1201900 1207200 1207801 1207802 1208200 1400300 1401500 1401700 1401800 1401900 1402300 1402600 1402700 1402701 1402702 1402800 1402900 1403000 1403201 1403202
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and Management Civil Works Design and Supervision Demerara Harbour Bridge Government Buildings Infrastructural Development Admin.
and Management West Demerara/Four Lane Road West Demerara/Four Lane Road Bridges Rehabilitation II - Transport Infrastructure Project Bridges Rehabilitation II - Transport Infrastructure Project Dredging - Equipment Dredging - Equipment Bartica/Issano/Mahdia Road Bartica/Issano/Mahdia Road Bridges Miscellaneous Roads Urban Roads/Drainage Bridges Miscellaneous Roads Urban Roads/Drainage Georgetown - Lethem Road Georgetown - Lethem Road Road Improvement and Rehabilitation Programme Road Improvement and Rehabilitation Programme Highway Improvement East Bank Demerara Highway Improvement East Bank Demerara Extension of EBD Four Lane Implementation Support Highway Improvement East Bank Demerara Highway Improvement East Bank Demerara Highway Improvement East Coast Demerara Highway Improvement East Coast Demerara Amaila Access Road Amaila Access Road Road Network and Expansion Project Road Network and Expansion Project Civil Works Design and Supervision West Demerara Highway West Demerara Highway Rehabilitation of Public and Main Access Roads Rehabilitation of Public and Main Access Roads Guyana - Brazil Land Transport Link and Deep Water Port Guyana - Brazil Land Transport Link and Deep Water Port Corentyne River Bridge Access Road Corentyne River Bridge Access Road Hinterland Roads Emergency Works Sea Defences Hinterland/Coastal Airstrip Equipment - Civil Aviation Stellings Hinterland Roads Sea Defences Sea Defences Hinterland/Coastal Airstrip Equipment - Civil Aviation Stellings CJIA Modernisation Project CJIA
 Modernisation Project Land Transport Office Equipment Land Transport Office Equipment Furnishings - Government Quarters Furnishings - Government Quarters Navigational Aids Navigational Aids Reconditioning/Construction of Ships Reconditioning/Construction of Ships Reconditioning of Ferry Vessels Reconditioning of Ferry Vessels Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 117 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 15,104,685 22,378,585 15,865,359 5,226,899 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 118 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 311 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient co-ordination and management of human, financial and physical resources necessary for the successful administration of the ministry's operations, and to communicate government's policies and
 directives to the ministry's operatives and the general public.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure the formulation of appropriate policies in pursuit of the ministry’s mission • Collect and analyse data • Ensure the effective development and utilisation of human resources in order to attain the objectives of the Ministry • Provide air traffic control, flight and aeronautical information services and maintenance services for telecommunication and navigation equipment • Monitor, coordinate and manage operations and activities at CJ International Airport IMPACTS: • Effective and efficient policies for informed decision making • Efficient utilisation of resources • Air navigation services provided in a safe, orderly and efficient manner • Effective and efficient management of airport operation INDICATORS: • Number of aviation policies updated • Number of progress and evaluation reports produced • Volume of air traffic • Number of instances of violation of National Airport Standards FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 311 Ministry Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 41,719
552,189 26,394 0 426,681 426,681 46,908 41,719 5,189 379,773 0 644,843 426,681 .
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Minister of Public Infrastructure Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 119 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 312 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in Guyana.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure the formulation of appropriate policies in pursuit of the ministry’s mission • Collect and analyse data • Ensure the effective development and utilisation of human resources in order to attain the objectives of the Ministry • Provide air traffic control, flight and aeronautical information services and maintenance services for telecommunication and navigation equipment • Monitor, co-ordinate and manage operations and activities at CJ International Airport IMPACTS: • Effective and efficient policies for informed decision making • Efficient utilisation of resources • Air navigation services provided in a safe, orderly and efficient manner • Effective and efficient management of airport operation INDICATORS: • Percentage of projects expedited on time • Percentage of bridges in 'proper' condition • Number of instances of accidents or loss of life due to deficiencies in building construction FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 312 Public Works Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 13,163,289 14,879,492 13,612,031 4,706,552 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 1,807,747 1,816,412 1,811,930 1,315,351 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 393,963 392,477 1,486 1,413,784 11,355,542 527,924 526,311 1,613 523,730 522,316 1,414 1,288,488 1,288,200 332,215 330,971 1,244 983,136
 13,063,080 11,800,101 3,391,201 Programme Total 13,163,289 14,879,492 13,612,031 4,706,552 .
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Minister of Public Infrastructure Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 120 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 313 Transport OBJECTIVE: To construct and maintain strategic government aerodromes in the hinterland regions and advice government on transport issues critical to the development of adequate, efficient and economical air, land and water transport country-wide.
STRATEGIES: • Maintain government aerodromes in keeping with standards set by and/or acceptable to the Guyana Civil Authority • Facilitate the necessary inspections for licensing of government aerodromes, to be done by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority • Ensure that all government aerodromes that are open, are safe for aircraft operations • Investigate and act on reports pertaining to maintenance of government aerodromes • Ensure collection of aerodrome landing fees at government aerodromes • Design appropriate aeronautical charts for use at government aerodromes • Administer government’s Hinterland Airstrip Development Programme IMPACTS: • Government aerodromes comply with applicable standards set by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority • Progressive expansion in the quantity and quality of government aerodromes throughout Guyana • Availability of accurate aeronautical charts and updated lists for government aerodromes • Informed decision making regarding transport investment resulting from analysis INDICATORS: • Updated list of government aerodromes in Guyana • Percentage of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana aerodromes compliant with Guyana Civil Aviation Authority standards • Revenues generated from landing fees FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 313 Transport Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 1,287,692 6,851,818 1,608,484 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment
 Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 66,093 2,190 2,190 0 63,902 1,221,599 66,818 2,291 2,291 0 64,527 66,613 2,291 2,291 0 64,322 6,785,000 1,541,872 Programme Total 1,287,692 6,851,818 1,608,484 0 93,666 19,168 1,428 1,428 0 17,740 74,498 93,666 .
Minister of Public Infrastructure Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 121 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 122 - AGENCY 32 - MINISTRY OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE Minister Honourable David A. Patterson Minister in the Ministry Honourable Annette Ferguson Permanent Secretary Mr. B. Balram Mission Statement To promote high technical standards in the construction industry, in electrical installation and to coordinate and monitor policies and activities with respect to public infrastructure in roads, buildings and sea and river defences.
To ensure the provision of safe and efficient transport and communications services.

The Ministry’s mission is addressed through three programme areas which are stated below.

Ministry Administration is responsible for providing leadership, managerial and administrative direction, policy formulation, support services, including budgeting, financial and technical guidance and planning advice.
This programme is also responsible for ensuring that civil aviation regulatory services are provided and that the CJ International Airport operations are conducted in a safe, efficient and orderly manner.

Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in Guyana.
This is accomplished through the following sub-programmes: Programme Administration, Roads, Materials and Soils Research, Buildings, Electrical, Mechanical and Sea and River Defences.

Transport is responsible for constructing, developing and maintaining strategic government aerodromes in the hinterland regions and advises government on transport issues in order to facilitate the development of adequate, efficient and economical air, land and water transport countrywide.
This is accomplished through the sub- programmes: Government Aerodromes and Central Transport Planning.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 123 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 321 Policy Development and Administration 32101 Strategic Direction and Management 32102 Administrative Support Services 32103 Electrification and Energy Services 3210101 Strategic Direction 3210102 Strategic Management 3210103 Expenditure Planning and Management 3210201 General Administration 3210202 Human Resource Management 3210203 Budgeting and Finance 3210301 Electrification and Energy Services 322 Public Works 32201 Roads 32202 Materials and Soils Research 3220101 Roads 32203 Buildings 32204 Electrical 32205 Mechanical 32206 Sea and River Defenses 32301 Government Aerodromes 32302 Central Transport Planning 3220201 Materials and Soils Research 3220301 Buildings 3220401 Electrical Inspection and Certification 3220402 Electrical Installation and Maintenance 3220501 Administration and Assessments 3220502 Services and Repairs 3220601 Sea and River Defenses 3230101 Government Aerodromes 3230201 Central Transport Planning 323 Transport Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 124 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Demerara Harbour Bridge Government
2700500 Demerara Harbour Bridge Government Buildings Infrastructural Development East Bank - East Coast Demerara Road Linkage Dredging Bridges Miscellaneous Roads Urban Roads/Drainage Project Title Demerara Harbour Bridge Government Buildings Infrastructural Development East Bank - East Coast Demerara Road Linkage Dredging Bridges Miscellaneous Roads Urban Roads/Drainage Road Improvement and Rehabilitation Programme Road Improvement and Rehabilitation Programme Highway Improvement East Bank Demerara Highway Improvement East Bank Demerara Highway
 Improvement East Coast Demerara Highway Improvement East Coast Demerara Amaila Access Road Amaila Access Road Road Network and Expansion Project Road Network and Expansion Project Civil Works Design and Supervision West Demerara Highway West Demerara Highway Rehabilitation of Public and Main Access Roads Rehabilitation of Public and Main Access Roads Guyana - Brazil Land Transport Link and Deep Water Port Guyana - Brazil Land Transport Link and Deep Water Port Corentyne River Bridge Access Road Corentyne River Bridge Access Road Hinterland Roads Emergency Works Sea Defences Stellings HInterland / Coastal Airstrip Equipment - Civil Aviation CJIA Modernisation Project Equipment Office Equipment Hinterland Roads Emergency Works Sea Defences Stellings HInterland / Coastal Airstrip Equipment - Civil Aviation CJIA Modernisation Project Equipment Office Equipment Furnishings - Government Quarters Furnishings - Government Quarters Electrification Programme Lethem Power Company Hinterland Electrification Electrification Programme Lethem Power Company Hinterland Electrification Power Utility Upgrade Programme Power Utility Upgrade Programme Sustainable Energy Programme Sustainable Energy Programme Navigational Aids Navigational Aids Reconditioning of Ferry Vessels Reconditioning of Ferry Vessels Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 125 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Total
 (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Budget 2015 12,520,644 0 12,520,644 9,843,290 2,677,354 208,203 2,469,151 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 126 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS
 Programme: 321 Policy Development and Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient coordination and management of human, financial and physical resources necessary for the successful administration of the ministry's operations, and to communicate government's policies and directives to the ministry's operatives and the general public.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure the formulation of appropriate policies in pursuit of the ministry’s mission • Collect and analyse data • Ensure the effective development and utilisation of human resources in order to attain the objectives of the Ministry • Provide air traffic control, flight and aeronautical information services and maintenance services for telecommunication and navigation equipment • Monitor, coordinate and manage operations and activities at CJ International Airport IMPACTS: • Effective and efficient policies for informed decision making • Efficient utilisation of resources • Air navigation services provided in a safe, orderly and efficient manner • Effective and efficient management of airport operation INDICATORS: • Number of aviation policies updated • Number of progress and evaluation reports produced • Volume of air traffic • Number of instances of violation of National Airport Standards FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 321 Policy Development and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Public Infrastructure Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 127 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 322 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in Guyana.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure the formulation of appropriate policies in pursuit of the ministry’s mission • Collect and analyse data • Ensure the effective development and utilisation of human resources in order to attain the objectives of the Ministry • Provide air traffic control, flight and aeronautical information services and maintenance services for telecommunication and navigation equipment • Monitor, co-ordinate and manage operations and activities at CJ International Airport IMPACTS: • Effective and efficient policies for informed decision making • Efficient utilisation of resources • Air navigation services provided in a safe, orderly and efficient manner • Effective and efficient management of airport operation INDICATORS: • Percentage of projects expedited on time • Percentage of bridges in 'proper' condition • Number of instances of accidents or loss of life due to deficiencies in building construction FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 322 Public Works Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Public Infrastructure Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 128 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 323 Transport OBJECTIVE: To construct and maintain strategic government aerodromes in the hinterland regions and advice government on transport issues critical to the development of adequate, efficient and economical air, land and water transport country-wide.
STRATEGIES: • Maintain government aerodromes in keeping with standards set by and/or acceptable to the Guyana Civil Authority • Facilitate the necessary inspections for licensing of government aerodromes, to be done by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority • Ensure that all government aerodromes that are open, are safe for aircraft operations • Investigate and act on reports pertaining to maintenance of government aerodromes • Ensure collection of aerodrome landing fees at government aerodromes • Design appropriate aeronautical charts for use at government aerodromes • Administer government’s Hinterland Airstrip Development Programme IMPACTS: • Government aerodromes comply with applicable standards set by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority • Progressive expansion in the quantity and quality of government aerodromes throughout Guyana • Availability of accurate aeronautical charts and updated lists for government aerodromes • Informed decision making regarding transport investment resulting from analysis INDICATORS: • Updated list of government aerodromes in Guyana • Percentage of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana aerodromes compliant with Guyana Civil Aviation Authority standards • Revenues generated from landing fees FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 323 Transport Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Public Infrastructure Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 129 - Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 130 - AGENCY 41 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Minister Honourable Dr. Rupert Roopnarine Minister in the Ministry Vacant Permanent Secretary Ms. D. Nedd Mission Statement To ensure that every individual has equal access to education, which caters for his/her total development and equips him/her with the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to make a meaningful contribution to national development.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through five programme areas which are stated below.

Main Office is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration, necessary for the formulation of relevant sector strategies, which are critical for the successful implementation of the ministry’s strategic plan.
This programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.

National Education Policy-Implementation and Supervision is responsible for coordinating the development and dissemination of education policies and policy guidelines, as well as monitoring the implementation of national education policies and curriculum across Guyana.
Strong emphasis will be placed on strengthening communication and reporting between centre, regions and communities.

Major aims are to garner community inputs and to get feedback on sectoral performance.

Ministry Administration is responsible for coordinating and managing efficiently the available human, financial and physical resources critical to the successful administration of the ministry operations.
Training and Development aims to enhance and develop skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and curricula, which are critical elements in the effective delivery and supervision of education across the nation.

As improvement in the quality of education is the major priority for the Ministry, the greatest emphasis will be placed on the Training and Development Programme activities.
Education Delivery aims to effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, in accordance with the national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels in Georgetown and the technical and vocational institutions nationally.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 131 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme 411 Main Office SubProgramme Activity 41101 Minister Secretariat 41102 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 4110101 Minister Secretariat 412 National Education Policy - Implementation and Sup 41201 Programme Administration 41202 Policy Implementation 41203 Inspectorate 41204 School Board Secretariat 413 Ministry Administration 41301 Human Resources 41302 Planning 41303 Budgeting and Finance 41304 General Administration 4110201 Administration 4110202 Subventions 4110203 Guy Natl Commission for UNESCO 4120101 Programme Administration 4120201 Nursery 4120202 Primary 4120203 Secondary, Comm.
High & Work Study 4120204 Technical and Vocational 4120301 Inspectorate 4120401 School Board Secretariat 4130101 Policy 4130102 Personnel Administration 4130103 Training and Development 4130201 Planning / Project Implementation 4130202 Statistical Services 4130203 Management Information Systems 4130301 Budgeting and Finance Secretariat 4130302 Central Accounting 4130303 Field Auditing 4130304 Building Maintenance 4130401 Administration 4130402 Central Registry 4130403 Security 4130404 Transport 4130405 Special Projects 4130406 Book Distribution Unit 41305 Examinations Division 4130501 Administration 4130502 Supervision and Marking of Examinations 414 Training and Development 41401 Programme Administration Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 132 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 41402 Nat'l Centre for Education Resource Development 4140101 Programme Administration 4140201 Administration 4140202 Curriculum Development & Implementation 4140203 Learing Resources Development Unit 4140204 Measurement & Evaluation 4140205 Materials Production 4140206 School Libraries Division 4140207 Distance Education 4140301 Administration 4140302 Curriculum and Instruction 4140303 Development 4140401 Administration 4140402 Enrichment Subjects 4140403 Performing Arts 41403 Teacher Training (CPCE) 41404 Allied Arts 415 Education Delivery 41501 Management and Coordination (G/town) 4150101 Management and Coordination (G/town) 41502 Nursery (Georgetown) 41503 Primary (Georgetown) 4150201 Nursery (Georgetown)
 4150301 Primary (Georgetown) 41504 Secondary and Community High Schools(G/Town) 41505 Practical Instruction Centres 41506 Technical and Vocational 41507 Other Education: Subventions 4150401 Secondary and Community High Schools (G/Town) 4150501 Practical Instruction Centres 4150601 Administration 4150602 Government Technical Institute (GTI) 4150603 Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) 4150604 N/A Technical Institute (NATI) 4150605 Linden Technical Institute (LTI) 4150606 Carnegie School of Home Economics 4150607 Craft Production 4150608 Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Centre 4150701 University of Guyana 4150702 Critchlow Labour College 4150703 Kuru Kuru College Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 133 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1205900 1206000 1206100 1206200 1206400 1206500 1206600 1206700 1208000 2403300 2603000 2603100 2603200 2603300 2603400 2603500 2603600 2604300 2604301 2604302 2604303 2605600 2606100 2606200 4501900 4502700 Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools President's College Craft Production and Design Building - National Library Kuru Kuru College Teachers' Training Complex University of Guyana - Turkeyen University of Guyana - Berbice Adult Education Association Land Transport New Amsterdam Technical Institute Other Equipment G.T.I.
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Carnegie School of Home Economics School Furniture and Equipment Resource Development Centre Administration Training and Equipment Civil Works Administration UG - Science and Technology Support Project Secondary Education Improvement Project Technical/Vocational Project II Linden Technical Institute Teachers' Education Project Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools President's College Craft Production and Design Building - National Library Kuru Kuru College Teachers' Training Complex University of Guyana - Turkeyen University of Guyana - Berbice Adult Education Association Land Transport New Amsterdam Technical Institute Other Equipment G.T.I.
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STRATEGIES: • Pursue the institutional strengthening necessary in the operations of the central ministry, regions and tertiary organisations • Ensure policies and programmes of all education institutions reflect the ministry’s strategic plan • Advise cabinet on, and recommend, decisions to be taken regarding education policies • Ensure the optimal and effective utilisation of financial, human and physical resources • Appoint and recommend council members for various educational institutions IMPACTS: • A structured and planned approach towards the achievement of the goals of the education sector • • Improved fiscal management of the education sector Improved transparency and accountability of records INDICATORS: • Number of policies developed • Number of policies executed • Number of agencies which produce and submit timely financial statements (audited report) FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 411 Main Office Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 135 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 412 Natl.

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STRATEGIES: • Develop and disseminate education policies, policy guidelines and instructional materials to the relevant authorities • Make education available and accessible to all children • Monitor and supervise the quality of education delivered • Establish regulations regarding the existence and operation of school boards • Supervise and monitor the operation of school boards IMPACTS: • Structured approach to the development, monitoring and implementation of education policies • Awareness of relevant education policies • • Unrestricted access to education and improved quality of education • School board regulations are formulated, ratified and circulated Improved curriculum delivery INDICATORS: • Number of visits conducted to schools, Regions and districts • Number of recommendations by the inspectorate unit implemented • Number of training workshops on education delivery conducted • Percentage of school aged children not in schools FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 412 Natl.
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 136 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 413 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient coordination and management of human, financial and physical resources necessary for successful administration of the ministry’s operations.
STRATEGIES: • Develop human resource capabilities, through the implementation of policy, and training and development • Coordinate the development and implementation of education, finance and administrative policies and plans • Collect and analyse data on the education sector • Provide support services critical to the ministry’s successful operations • Provide support to users of IT systems and maintain computer hardware and software • Advise executive management on IT and formulate IT policies and procedures for adoption by the Ministry IMPACTS: • Efficient administration of available resources in accordance with the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act • Existence of multi-year operational plans as well as policy guidelines • Awareness of sector development • • Enhanced integrity of exams Improved attendance and performance of vulnerable students to alleviate social pressure INDICATORS: • Number of policies instituted • Percentage of students benefiting from snacks distributed • Percentage of students benefiting from books distributed • Number of national exams administered FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 413 Ministry Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 2,217,261 2,203,464 299,230 221,212
Budget Programme Total 2,217,261 2,439,895 2,438,980 999,724 .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 137 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 414 Training & Development OBJECTIVE: To enhance and develop, skills, knowledge, attitudes and understanding in the delivery of education, to expand and develop curricula and to function in the capacities of research and supervision.
STRATEGIES: • Establish and maintain effective linkages with partners in education in the provision of quality education • Coordinate and develop allied arts training activities • Coordinate and deliver initial and on the job teacher training programmes • Monitor and evaluate all aspects of teachers training • Plan, review, evaluate and develop school curriculum at all levels • Advise on policy decisions and assist in the formulation of policy guidelines which relate to training and development IMPACTS: • Highly trained and qualified teachers at all levels • • • Improved literacy level Implementation of school curriculum and compliance with guidelines and policy framework Integrity of examinations are maintained INDICATORS: • Number of trained teachers to be added to the system • Number of curriculum guides developed • Number of examinations administered at all educational levels FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 414 Training & Development Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme
223,111 211,555 11,556 470,889 2,484 Programme Total 1,082,178 1,184,342 1,096,465 696,484 .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 138 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 415 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary (including PIC’s) school levels in Georgetown and at the technical and vocational institutions, in accordance with national education policies and curricula.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that schools and technical institutions adhere to policy and curriculum guidelines • Monitor activities at schools in Georgetown and all technical institutions • Review education delivery mechanisms and recommend improved methods • Ensure that qualified staff and teachers are distributed across all levels of schools and all technical institutions • Ensure that the level of education delivered is consistent IMPACTS: • Schools' and institutions' operations are consistent with national policy • Similar education opportunities are available to students at all school levels • Quality education delivery / management • Improved employment opportunities INDICATORS: • Number of updated curriculum guidelines and policies • Number of schools/institutions monitored • Percentage of students with passes over 70% • Percentage of pupils meeting literacy / numeracy standards FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 415 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 6,720,331 5,161,813 2,584,254 2,331,915 252,339 2,577,558 1,558,519 0 0 0 9,551,064 7,442,992 2,803,987 2,506,411 297,576 4,639,005 2,108,072 9,279,878 4,405,904 7,435,131 3,826,113 2,854,729 2,566,542 288,187 2,105,841 1,903,009 202,832 4,580,401
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 139 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 140 - AGENCY 44 - MINISTRY OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND SPORTS Minister Honourable Dr. Rupert Roopnarine Minister in the Ministry Honourable Nicolette Henry Permanent Secretary Mr. A.
King Mission Statement To ensure that every individual with specific focus on youth has equal access to culture and sporting experiences which cater for his/her total development and equip him/her with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to make a meaningful contribution to national development.

The Ministry’s mission is addressed through four programme areas which are stated below.
Ministry Administration is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration, necessary for the formulation of relevant strategies that are critical for the successful implementation of the ministry’s plan.

This Programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Culture programme is designed to ensure that every individual has access to cultural experiences and other forms of art that contribute to his/ her total development and equip him/ her with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to make a meaningful contribution to national development.

Youth programme is designed to ensure that all young Guyanese are empowered, through interactive programmes, to enhance skills and develop attitudes so as to make meaningful contributions to national development.
Sport programme is designed to ensure that all Guyanese are provided with opportunities to participate in sporting activities and programmes thereby channeling creative energies, abilities and talent to contribute meaningfully to national development.

Additionally, provision of new and international sporting facilities.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 141 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 441 Ministry Administration 44101 Main Office 442 Culture 44201 Programme Administration 44202 Visual and Performing Arts 44203 Preservation and Conservation 44204 Community Development Projects 443 Youth 44301 Youth Services 4410101 Minister Secretariat 4410102 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 4410103 Budget and Finance 4410104 Personnel 4410105 General Administration 4420101 Programme Administration 4420201 Burrowes School of Art 4420202 Music 4420203 National School of Dance 4420204 National Dance Company 4420205 National Cultural Centre 4420301 National Trust 4420302 Round House 4420303 National Museum 4420304 National Archives 4420305 Walter Roth Museum 4420306 Museum of African Art 4420307 Folk Research 4420308 Umana Yana 4420401 National Commemorative Committee 4420402 Subventions to Community Projects 4420403 Cultural Exchanges 4430101 Programme Administration 4430102 President Youth Award Republic of Guyana 4430103 Youth Empowerment 4430104 Regional Outreach/Youth Exchanges 44302 Youth Entrepreneurial Skills Training 444 Sport 44401 Sport 4430201 Kuru Kuru Training Centre 4430202 New Opportunity Corps 4430203 Sophia Training Centre 4430204 Smythfield Youth Centre 4440101 Sports Development 4440102 National Sports Commission Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 142 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 4440103 Sports Administration CAPITAL
 PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1205600 1205700 1205800 1800100 2402600 2403400 2505800 2506600 4400900 4501600 4501700 4501800 Building - Cultural Centre Building - Central Ministry Umana Yana Youth National School of Dance Land Transport Museum Development Office Equipment and Furniture Burrowes School of Arts National Trust National Archives National Sports Commission AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY Building - Cultural Centre Building - Central Ministry Umana Yana Youth National School of Dance Land Transport Museum Development Office Equipment and Furniture Burrowes School of Arts National Trust National Archives National Sports Commission DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 2,338,744 2,421,485 2,437,120 1,077,471 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 143 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 441 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To
 ensure effective and efficient management and coordination of human, financial and material resources necessary for the successful implementation and administration of the ministry’s programmes.
STRATEGIES: • Facilitate the development of human resource capabilities through the implementation of policy and the provision of learning opportunities • Provide effective and efficient administration, finance and personnel services • Coordinate the formulation, development and implementation of cultural, youth and sport policies and plans • Promote the ministry’s programmes and plans to other agencies and the general public • Develop international and domestic linkages with cultural, youth and sports organisations IMPACTS: • Educated and competent staff • Updated records, timely access to files, and improved administration • Wider participation by society in culture, youth and sporting activities • Greater linkages with international and domestic organisations INDICATORS: • Percentage of activities held as planned • Number of annual, national, culture, youth and sport events FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 441 Ministry Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 195,242 196,354 198,708
45,829 0 Programme Total 195,242 196,354 198,708 118,792 .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 144 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 442 Culture OBJECTIVE: To ensure that Guyanese are provided with opportunities to learn and actively participate in the visual and performing arts and to preserve and conserve our national heritage.
STRATEGIES: • Develop and implement policies relating to cultural development • Encourage the growth of cultural activities through training and promotion • Create an environment for the understanding, appreciation and tolerance of the various cultures • Preserve buildings, monuments, artifacts and documents • Provide exposure for culturally talented persons IMPACTS: • Greater appreciation and tolerance of the various cultures • Awareness of the contributions of cultural activities towards economic growth • Record and preserve national historical documents • Awareness of historical legacy INDICATORS: • Number of cultural presentations and exhibitions held • Number of cultural activities held per region FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 442 Culture Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 145 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 443 Youth OBJECTIVE: To ensure that young Guyanese are empowered through interactive programmes designed to enhance skills and develop abilities and create a cadre of entrepreneurs to make meaningful contribution to national development.
STRATEGIES: • Develop/modify and implement policies relating to the empowerment of youths through training • Conduct vocational and remedial skills training • Provide exposure for outreach and youth exchange programmes • Create an environment in which youths are given the opportunity to make contributions between public and private sectors, NGOs and communities • Act as custodians for wards of the court IMPACTS: • Existence of a new and more responsive policy for youth development • • Increase in employment for youths Increase/ heightened awareness of how youths live, relate to each other and solve problems, in various parts of the country and overseas and how to ameliorate these problems • Recognition and appreciation of the contribution of youth activities to all facets of life in the social and economic development of Guyana • Reduction in the number of juvenile delinquents INDICATORS: • Youth unemployment rate • Number of public - private - NGO - community partnership • Number of youths participating in national events • Percentage of juvenile delinquents rehabilitated FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 443 Youth Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 514,805 479,812 175,909 169,508 6,401 303,903
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 146 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 444 Sport OBJECTIVE: To ensure that all Guyanese are provided with opportunities to participate in sporting activities/programmes thereby channeling energies, abilities and talents to contribute meaningfully to national development.
STRATEGIES: • Develop, modify and implement policies relating to the development and administration of sports • Develop a spirit of competitiveness and keen sportsmanship through competition both locally and internationally • Encourage the development of interest in various sporting disciplines through training (both practical and theoretical) • Provision of a national sports stadium IMPACTS: • Existence of a new and more responsive policy for the development of sports in Guyana • Greater understanding and appreciation of various sporting disciplines through varied exposure • Awareness of the contribution of sporting activities towards social and cultural growth • Hosting of and participating in competitions for various sporting disciplines nationally and internationally INDICATORS: • Updated legal framework in areas pertaining to the preservation and conservation of our heritage • Number of competitive sporting activities accessible physically, geographically and socio-economically • Percentage of communities participating in sporting activities • Number of international sporting events held FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 444 Sport Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 1,046,588 254,450 12,470
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 147 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 148 - AGENCY 40 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Minister Honourable Dr. Rupert Roopnarine Minister in the Ministry Honourable Nicolette Henry Permanent Secretary Ms. D. Nedd Permanent Secretary Department of Culture, Youth and Sport Mr. A.
King Mission Statement To ensure that every individual has equal access to education, culture and sporting experiences which caters for his/her total development and equips him/her with the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to make a meaningful contribution to national development.

The Ministry’s mission is addressed through eight programme areas which are stated below.
Policy Development and Administration is responsible for effectively and efficiently formulating implementing and monitoring national education policies across the country, and to ensure the proper management of human, financial and physical resources.

Training & Development is responsible for enhancing and developing skills, knowledge, attitudes and understanding in the delivery of education, to expand and develop curricula and to function in the capacities of research and supervision.
Nursery Education is responsible for effectively and efficiently coordinating, monitoring and managing the delivery of education at the nursery level, in accordance with national education policies and curricula.

Primary Education is responsible for ensuring that all primary aged pupils benefit from quality education, which equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge for further education.
Secondary Education is responsible for contributing to a competent, qualified, and diversified labour force for the economic development of Guyana.

Post-Secondary/Tertiary Education is responsible for contributing to a competent, qualified, and diversified labour force for the economic and human capital development of Guyana.
Cultural Preservation and Conservation is responsible for ensuring that Guyanese are provided with opportunities to learn and actively participate in the visual and performing arts and to preserve and conserve our national heritage.

Youth is responsible for ensuring that young Guyanese are empowered through interactive programmes designed to enhance skills and development abilities and create a cadre of entrepreneurs to make meaningful contribution to national development.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 149 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 401 Policy Development and Administration 40101 Strategic Management and Direction 40102 Strategic Planning and Information 40103 Administrative Support Services 40104 Other Services 4010101 Strategic Direction 4010102 Strategic Management 4010201 Planning and Project Implementation 4010202 Statistical Services and Monitoring 4010203 MISU 4010204 Expenditure Planning and Management 4010205 Inspectorate-MERD 4010301 General Administration 4010302 Human Resource Management 4010303 Budgeting and Finance 4010401 Education Scientific & Cultural Support 4010402 National Accreditation Services 402 Training and Development 40201 Education Research and Development 4020101 Administration 4020102 Curriculum Dev.
And Implementation 4020103 Learning Resource Development 4020104 Measurement and Evaluation 4020105 Materials Production 4020106 Libraries 4020107 School Health and Nutrition 4020108 Science & Technology 4020201 CPCE Administration 4020202 Curriculum and Instruction Development 4020203 Distance Education 4020301 Allied Arts Administration 4020302 Enrichment Subjects 4020303 Performing Arts 4020401 Sports Development 40202 Initial Teacher Training (CPCE) 40203 Allied Arts 40204 Sports Development 403 Nursery Education 40301 Policy Implementation and Adminstration 40302 Service Delivery 40303 Support Services 4030101 Nursery Administration 4030102 Management & Coordination (G/town) 4030201 Service Delivery Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 150 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 404 Primary Education 40401 Policy Implementation and Adminstration 4030301 Support Services 40402 Service Delivery 40403 Support Services 4040101 Primary Administration 4040102 Management & Coordination (G/town) 4040201 Service Delivery 4040301 Support Services 405 Secondary Education 40501 Policy Implementation and Adminstration 40502 Service Delivery 40503 Support Services 4050101 Secondary Administration 4050102 Management & Coordination (G/town) 4050201 Service Delivery 4050301 Support Services 406 Post-Secondary/Tertiary Education 40601 Policy Implementation and Adminstration 4060101 Post-Secondary/Tertiary Education Administration 4060102 Technical & Vocational Education Training 40602 Technical &
 Vocational, Entrepreneurial Skills Development 40603 Higher Education 4060201 Technical & Vocational, Entrepreneurial Skills Development 4060301 Higher Education 407 Cultural Preservation and Conservation 40701 Preservation and Conservation 40702 Community Development 4070101 Administration 4070102 Heritage Sites 4070103 National History 4070104 Investigation of Folk Heritage 4070105 Anthropology and Archaeologoy 4070201 Cultural Exchanges 4070202 Community Outreach 40703 National Commemoration & Celebration 4070301 National Commemoration & Celebration 408 Youth 40801 Youth Services 4080101 Administration 4080102 President Youth Award Republic of Guyana 4080103 Youth Empowerment 4080104 Regional Outreach/Youth Exchanges Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 151 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title Administrative Buildings Teachers' Training Complex Building - Cultural Centre Nursery Schools Primary Schools Secondary Schools President's College Craft Production and Design Kuru Kuru Co-op College Adult Education Association University of Guyana - Turkeyen University of Guyana - Berbice Youth Centres Youth National School of Dance
 Museum Development Furniture and Equipment Resource Development Centre Early Childhood Education Project School Furniture and Equipment Secondary Education Improvement Project New Amsterdam Technical Institute G.T.I.
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Carnegie School of Home Economics UG - Science and Technology Support Project Technical/Vocational Project II Burrowes School of Arts National Sports Commission Linden Technical Institute Teachers' Education Project National Trust National Archives Youth Initiative Programme Administrative Buildings Teachers' Training Complex Building - Cultural Centre Nursery Schools Primary Schools Secondary Schools President's College Craft Production and Design Kuru Kuru Co-op College Adult Education Association University of Guyana - Turkeyen University of Guyana - Berbice Youth Centres Youth National School of Dance Museum Development Furniture and Equipment Resource Development Centre Early Childhood Education Project School Furniture and Equipment Secondary Education Improvement Project New Amsterdam Technical Institute G.T.I.
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Carnegie School of Home Economics UG - Science and Technology Support Project Technical/Vocational Project II Burrowes School of Arts National Sports Commission Linden Technical Institute Teachers' Education Project National Trust National Archives Youth Initiative Programme Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 152 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 7,874,640 0 7,874,640 1,648,360 6,226,280 1,730,153 4,496,127 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 153 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 401 Policy Development and Administration OBJECTIVE: To effectively and efficiently formulate, implement and monitor national education policies across the country, and to ensure the proper management of human, financial and physical resources.
STRATEGIES: • Develop, implement and disseminate education, culture, youth and sport policies and programmes to the relevant authorities • Ensure policies and programmes of all education, culture, youth and sport institutions reflect the ministry's strategic plan • Ensure the optimal and effective utilization of financial, human and physical resouces • Monitor and supervise the quality of education, culture, youth and sport services delivered • Ensure the policies and programmes across the sector are evidence-driven • Mainstream and intensify the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) across all levels of education delivery IMPACTS: • New policies developed to address emerging issues in the sector and current policies revised to address unforeseen consquences of established policies • Greater awareness and compliance with the sector's policies • Improved transparency and accountability in the sector • Improved oversight of the delivery of education to ensure the maintenance of academic and non-academic standards • Quality data complied to inform policy and planning in the sector • Increased number of students with access to ICT in schools INDICATORS: • Number of policies developed and executed • Number of visits to schools, culture, youth and sport departments • Number of departments submitting timely financial statements/reports • Number of recommendations by the Inspectorate unit implemented • Number of departmental results frameworks established • Percentage of schools with functioning
 computer labs FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 401 Policy Development and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 154 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 402 Training and Development OBJECTIVE: To enhance and develop skills, knowledge, attitudes and understanding in the delivery of education through expansion and development of curricula, research and supervision and coordination of human and material resources.
STRATEGIES: • Establish and maintain effective linkages with partners in education in the provision of quality education • Coordinate and develop allied arts training activities with emphasis on incorporating music theory and practice into the primary level curriculum • Coordinate and deliver initial and on-the-job teachers' training programmes • Monitor and evaluate all aspects of teachers training • Plan, review, evaluate and develop school curricula at all levels • Develop international and domestic linkages with cultural, youth and sports organizations Improved student learning through access to varied teaching materials to support teacher instruction IMPACTS: • • Competent teachers empowered to provide quality instruction • • High quality exhibitions and perforamnces staged by students at regional and national levels Improved child friendly classrooms in a number of primary and secondary schools with interactive teaching methods INDICATORS: • Number of curriculum guides developed and evaluated • Number of trained teachers added to the system • Number of teachers trained specializing in Mathematics, Science, English and Music • Percentage of students that score an average of 50 % or above at the end of year exam • Number of national culture, youth and sport events held annually FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 402 Training and Development Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Budget 2015 0 1,071,681 815,561 203,930 195,925 8,005 611,631 256,120 1,071,681 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 155 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 403 Nursery Education OBJECTIVE: To effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage the delivery of education at the nursery level, in accordance with national education policies and curricula.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that nursery schools adhere to policy and curriculum guidelines • Monitor activities at nursery level • Review education delivery and recommend improved methodologies • Ensure that qualified staff and teachers are deployed across all nursery schools IMPACTS: • Nursery children will be better prepared for the primary level following transition policies • A conducive learning environment will be maintained • Improved literacy and numeracy skills at the nursery level INDICATORS: • Percentage of pupils meeting nursery literacy standards • Percentage of pupils meeting nursery numeracy standards • Number of nursery schools visited and monitored for compliance with academic and non-academic standards • Nursery enrolment rate • Proportion of trained teachers in each nursery school FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 403 Nursery Education Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 156 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 404 Primary Education OBJECTIVE: To ensure that all primary aged pupils benefit from quality education, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for further education.
STRATEGIES: • Plan, develop, implement the primary education service delivery • Identify, plan and satisfy primary teachers' training needs • Provide a supportive environment for equitable and effective primary education • Initiate and support research activities related to primary education • Monitor and evaluate the performance of the primary education system IMPACTS: • Improved management and supervision of schools • Increased number of primary schools with trained teachers • Improved learning environment • Increased pass rates INDICATORS: • Number of primary schools monitored for compliance with academic and non-academic standards • Primary enrolment rate • Percentage of pupils meeting literacy and numeracy standards • Number of pupils completing primary education annually • Percentage of pupils with passes at grades 2, 4 and 6 assessments • Proportion of trained teachers in each primary schools FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 404 Primary Education Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 157 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 405 Secondary Education OBJECTIVE: To contribute to a competent, qualified, and diversified labour force for the economic development of Guyana.
STRATEGIES: • Plan, develop and implement secondary education service delivery • Identify, plan and satisfy secondary teachers' training needs • Provide a supportive environment for equitable and effective secondary education delivery • Initiate and support research activities related to secondary education • Monitor and evaluate the performance of the secondary education system IMPACTS: • Secondary schools are more effective in the achievement of academic and non-academic standards • Improved capacity of teachers to use a variety of strategies and methodologies to deliver curriculum in various subject areas • Schools develop effective learning environment • Students matriculate at CSEC INDICATORS: • Percentage of students attaining grades 1-3 in 5 or more subjects including Mathematics & English at CSEC examination • Secondary enrolment rate • Number of secondary schools visited and monitored for compliance with academic and non-academic standards • Employment rate for the age group 17-25 • Proportion of trained teachers in each secondary school FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 405 Secondary Education Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Budget 2015 0 1,762,682 1,349,988 550,419 488,108 62,311 799,569 412,694 1,762,682 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 158 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 406 Post-Secondary/Tertiary Education OBJECTIVE: To contribute to a competent, qualified, and diversified labour force for the economic and human capital development of Guyana.
STRATEGIES: • Define technical and vocational education and training programmes for youth and adults to meet the needs of business and industry and promote academic advancement • Organize, supervise, monitor and evaluate the delivery of post secondary and tertiary training programmes • Ensure equal access to post secondary/tertiary education IMPACTS: • Increased number of TVET graduates gaining employment • Increased number of TVET graduates gaining admission for higher studies • The quality of the delivery of TVET is enhanced • Increased numbers of ‘at-risk’ groups accessing the programme INDICATORS: • Number of post secondary/tertiary education graduates employed • Percentage TVET graduates admitted to institutions of higher learning • Percentage of students that attain the CVQ 1 • Number of ‘at risk’ students enrolled • Proportion of specialist trained teachers in each post secondary/tertiary institution • Range of subject areas offered by TVET programme that are consistent with existing skills gap in related industries across the country FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 406 Post-Secondary/Tertiary Education Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 159 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 407 Cultural Preservation and Conservation OBJECTIVE: To develop, preserve, promote and foster appreciation for Guyana’s cultural heritage and cultural diversity by formulating and implementing policies and programmes through training, documentation and dissemination of information, for improved nationhood.
STRATEGIES: • Develop and implement policies relating to cultural development • Encourage the growth of cultural activities through training and promotion • Create an environment for the understanding, appreciation and tolerance of various cultures • Preserve building, monuments, artefacts and documents • Provide opportunities for people who work in the creative arts to have national, regional and international exposure IMPACTS: • Increased preservation of national identity through culture • Economic diversification and increased employment through hosting of cultural activities • Increased recognition of Guyanese culture and heritage • Improved social cohesion through appreciation of heritage and tolerance for cultural diversity INDICATORS: • Percentage of the population who participate at least once in a cultural activity in the last 12 months • Percentage of persons engaged in cultural occupations within the total employed • Number of training programmes targeting promotion of cultural activities executed • Number of heritage monuments, artefacts and historical records preserved FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 407 Cultural Preservation and Conservation Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 160 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 408 Youth OBJECTIVE: To ensure that young Guyanese are empowered through interactive programmes designed to enhance their skills, develop their abilities and create a cadre of to entrepreneurs /volunteers/leaders to make meaningful contribution to national development.
STRATEGIES: • Develop, modify and implement policies relating to empowerment of youth • Develop programmes aimed to economically empower young people • Develop regional, national and age-based youth profiles to foster evidence driven youth policies • Conduct youth development training programmes • Create a platform that fosters consultation on youth related issues, recognition and youth participation in social and economic development • Establish and manage a micro-finance programme for youth • Expand the skills development programme and follow-up initiatives to ensure they result in sustainable job creation IMPACTS: • Youths acquire skills to become employable • Socio-economic development of youths is fostered • Increased involvement of youths in national activities INDICATORS: • Youth unemployment rate • Percentage of youth with recognised certification • Number of youths participating in national events • Percentage of youths able to meet basic needs of food, clothing and shelter FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 408 Youth Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 161 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 162 - AGENCY 45 - MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND WATER Minister Honourable Ronald A. Bulkan Minister in the Ministry Honourable Keith Scott Minister in the Ministry Honourable Dawn Hastings Permanent Secretary Mr. E. McGarrell Mission Statement To formulate policies in the Human Settlement and Water sectors and to monitor the implementation of projects and programmes designed to satisfy the housing and water needs of the population.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through one programme area which is stated below.

Housing and Water will provide Settlements Development, Water Resource Management and Regulation and Planning, as well as leadership and policy support to the housing and water sectors through which projects and programmes will be implemented.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 163 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 451 Housing and Water 45101 Strategic Management 4510101 Strategic Direction 4510102 Secretariat of the Parliamentary Secretary 4510103 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 4510104 Support Services 4510105 Strategic Administration 45102 Sustainable Service in Housing and Community Dev.
4510201 Guyana Water Resource Management 45103 Regulation and Planning 4510202 Settlement Planning 4510203 Infrastructure Development 4510204 Land Administration 4510205 Community Development 4510301 Auditing 4510302 Enforcement and Investigation 4510303 Monitoring 45104 Sustainable Services in Water and Sanitation 4510401 Infrastructure Development 4510402 Reduction of Non-Revenue Water Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 164 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1302000 1402500 1900900 2401200 2507000 2800800 2800900 2801000 2801501 2801502 2801503 2801504 2801700 2801800 2801900 2802000 Community Infrastructure Improvement Project Community Roads Improvement Project Infrastructural Development and Building Land Transport Furniture and Equipment Water Supply Coastal Water Supply Linden Water Supply HSSA Squatting Areas Upgrade Pilots in the Interior Program Management Evaluation and Auditing Georgetown Sanitation Improvement Programme Water Supply Rehabilitation - Linden Urban Sewerage and Water Water Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Programme Community Infrastructure Improvement Project Community Roads Improvement Project Infrastructural Development and Building Land Transport Furniture and Equipment Water Supply Coastal Water Supply Linden Water Supply Low Income Settlement Programme II Low Income Settlement Programme II Low Income Settlement Programme II Low Income Settlement Programme II Georgetown Sanitation Improvement Programme Water
 Supply Rehabilitation - Linden Urban Sewerage and Water Water Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Programme AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 6,684,536 8,980,402 8,888,618 2,322,628 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 165 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 451 Housing & Water OBJECTIVE: To provide leadership in the Housing and Water Sectors and ensure the existence of relevant mechanisms and processes to achieve the ministry’s mission.
STRATEGIES: • Implementation and coordination of sector goals and strategies • Ensure that policies and activities reflect the ministry’s mission • Recommend decisions to cabinet regarding Housing and Water Sector policies • Ensure the optimal and effective utilisation of the ministry’s resources IMPACTS: • Structured and planned approach towards the achievement of sector goals • Informed cabinet and legislative decisions on housing and water policies • Efficient and effective utilisation of resources • Improved project implementation and monitoring in the two sectors INDICATORS: • Number of house lot beneficiaries • Number of persons benefiting from subsidised water rates • Timely reports of progress of work done in implementation of projects in the housing & water sectors FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 451 Housing & Water Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 6,684,536 8,980,402 8,888,618 2,322,628 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 506,992 47,417 46,334 1,083 459,575 6,177,544 516,685 513,184 263,257 48,971 47,496 1,475 467,714 8,463,717 48,047 46,509 1,538 38,158 37,081 1,077 465,137 225,099 8,375,434 2,059,371 Programme Total 6,684,536 8,980,402 8,888,618 2,322,628 .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 166 - AGENCY 42 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNITIES Minister Honourable Ronald A. Bulkan Minister in the Ministry Honourable Keith Scott Minister in the Ministry Honourable Dawn Hastings Permanent Secretary Mr. E. McGarrell Mission Statement To improve the quality of life of Guyanese by promoting the development of cohesive, empowered and sustainable communities through collaborative and integrated planning, good governance and satisfactory service delivery.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through two programme areas which are stated below.

Sustainable Communities Management is responsible for providing policy leadership and management to enable Local Democratic Organs to deliver social economic and environmental services in communities.

Sustainable Communities Development is responsible for providing affordable housing solutions and water supply and sanitation services, and promoting water resources management.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 167 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 421 Sustainable Communities Management 42101 Strategic Direction and Management 4210101 Strategic Direction 4210102 Strategic Management 42102 Regional Management & Development 42103 Local Government Management & Development 4210201 Regional Management & Development 422 Sustainable Communities Development 42201 Sustainable Settlement Service 42202 Water & Sanitation Service 4210301 Municipal Management & Development 4210302 NDCs Management &Development 4210303 Community Enhancement 4220101 Community Planning & Integration 4220102 Community Infrastructure Development 4220103 Land Divestment 4220201 Water Management and Security 4220202 Community Water Supply 4220203 Community Sanitation Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 168 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1302200 1405300 1902900 1903000 1903100 1903200 1903300 2802100 2802200 2802300 2802400 2802500 2802600 2802700 3500200 3600300 Community Infrastructure Improvement Project Community Roads Improvement Project Project Development and Assistance Infrastructural Development Infrastructural Development and Building Sustainable Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development (SLED) Projects Georgetown Restoration Programme Water Supply Coastal Water Supply Linden Water Supply Georgetown Sanitation Improvement Programme Water Supply Rehabilitation - Linden Urban
 Sewerage and Water Water Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Programme Office Furniture and Equipment Solid Waste Disposal Programme Community Infrastructure Improvement Project Community Roads Improvement Project Project Development and Assistance Infrastructural Development Infrastructural Development and Building Sustainable Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development (SLED) Projects Georgetown Restoration Programme Water Supply Coastal Water Supply Linden Water Supply Georgetown Sanitation Improvement Programme Water Supply Rehabilitation - Linden Urban Sewerage and Water Water Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Programme Office Furniture and Equipment Solid Waste Disposal Programme AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 4,665,104 0 4,665,104 4,284,481 380,623 53,272 327,351 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 169 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 421 Sustainable Communities Management OBJECTIVE: To enable Local Democratic Organs to deliver satisfactory social, economic and environmental services thereby
 improving living conditions in communities across Guyana.
STRATEGIES: • Devolve and decentralize Government functions to Local Democratic Organs • Foster economic growth and development at the local level • • Improve management of community infrastructure and services Institute strategic planning across regions IMPACTS: • Effective management of Local Democratic Organs • Increased community satisfaction with services delivered by LDOs • Well maintained facilities available for use in communities • Reduced flooding of communities • Improved relations among communities • Improved planning, budgeting and Implemention of projects to achieve regional targets INDICATORS: • Number of new municipalities established • Number of regional action plans completed • Number of communities with economic profiles completed • Number of communities affected by flooding • Number of community disputes settled peacefully • Number of regions with a strategic plan in place FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 421 Sustainable Communities Management Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 170 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 422 Sustainable Communities Development OBJECTIVE: To provide affordable housing solutions, water supply and sanitation services and promote water resources management.
Improve the housing delivery system STRATEGIES: • • Reduce non-revenue water and improve energy efficiency • • Promote integrated water resources management Improve national sanitation services Increased home-ownership and quality of life Increased access to safe drinking water IMPACTS: • • • Reduced non-revenue water • Improved sanitation services INDICATORS: • Occupancy rate in established communities • Number of hinterland communities with housing in keeping with the 'quality' criteria • Proportion of low and middle income families that applied for and received a house lot • Volume of non-revenue water • Number of communities accessing safe water FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 422 Sustainable Communities Development Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 171 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 172 - AGENCY 46 - GEORGETOWN PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION Minister Honourable Dr. George A. Norton Chief Executive Officer Mr. M. Khan Mission Statement To provide a comprehensive range of quality health care services in an efficient, effective, equitable and caring manner with teaching and research activities designed to ensure excellence in patient care, education and research.
The Corporation’s mission would be addressed through the co-ordinated effort of one programme area which is stated below.

Public hospital is responsible for improving the health status of all Guyanese and ensuring that health services are affordable and timely as well as the efficiency of health personnel through progressive education, training and administration systems.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 173 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 461 Public Hospital 46101 Administration 46102 Facilities 46103 Medical Services 46104 Education and Research 4610101 Administration 4610102 Dietary 4610103 Human Resources 4610201 Maintenance 4610202 Biomedical 4610203 Plant and Equipment 4610204 General Services 4610301 Medical Services 4610302 Nursing Services 4610303 Diagnostic Services 4610304 Clinics 4610401 Health Sciencs Education 4610402 Research CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code 1209900 2404400 4500202 4500203 Project Component Project Title Buildings Land and Water Transport Equipment Equipment - Medical Buildings Land and Water Transport Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 174 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 5,120,338 5,723,867 5,702,761 4,010,772 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 0 5,120,338 225,375 4,894,964 2,093,124 2,801,839 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,723,867 414,000 5,309,867 2,438,700 2,871,167 0 0 0 5,702,761 4,010,772 413,491 5,289,270 2,432,182 2,857,088 59,312 3,951,460 1,796,273
 2,155,187 0 0 0 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 175 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 461 Public Hospital OBJECTIVE: To provide the best possible medical, nursing and other appropriate care in an efficient and effective manner to all persons admitted through the Emergency Unit or referred to the Georgetown Hospital.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure, in collaboration with other health care providers, that safe, effective and adequate medications are maintained in the Hospital at all times, for use by in and out patients • Ensure the effective planning, organisation, implementation, and evaluation of all Health Information Systems (HIS) • Ensure that the quality of medical and nursing care provided at the Georgetown Public Hospital is in accordance with accepted clinical standards through staff training programmes • Ensure proper diagnosis, management and surveillance of diseases by providing accurate, timely and efficient laboratory services • Continue to develop additional laboratory and improved diagnostic services.
IMPACTS: • A high standard of medical, professional and nursing care • Sufficient drugs and adequate storage space in the hospital • Buildings are in a safe and secure condition • Improved and expanded range of laboratory and diagnostic services INDICATORS: • Value of loss due to expiration of drugs • Number of health care recipients • Number of surgical interventions executed • Number of counter referrals effectively executed i.e.
patients referred to a lower level of the primary health care chain from Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 461 Public Hospital Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 5,120,338 5,723,867 5,702,761 4,010,772 .
Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 176 - AGENCY 47 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH Minister Honourable Dr. George A. Norton Minister in the Ministry Honourable Dr. Karen Cummings Permanent Secretary (ag) Mr. T. Thomas Mission Statement To improve the physical, social and mental health status of all Guyanese by ensuring that health services are as accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate as possible given available resources and enhancing the effectiveness of health personnel through continuing education, training and management systems.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through seven programme areas which are stated below.

Ministry Administration is responsible for coordinating and managing efficiently available human, financial and physical resources critical to the successful and sustainable administration of the Ministry's operations to ensure the services offered are continuously expanding and maintained at an internationally accepted level.
Disease Control provides disease surveillance and prevention activities at the regional and national levels and manages the communicable and non-communicable diseases services.

Primary Health Care Services remains the cornerstone of the Ministry’s strategy to assure the Guyanese public of accessible, technically competent and socially acceptable health care.
Regional and Clinical Services coordinates technical and other resource inputs and support to the health departments of the administrative regions from the Ministry of Health.

Health Sciences Education provides educational support for all the health training programmes and coordinates the planning and implementation of nursing and other clinical training programmes.
Standards and Technical Services establishes, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the implementation of norms and standards within which all the components of the health care delivery system (both private and public institutions) must operate.

Rehabilitation Services provides a wide range of services to persons with impairments and disabilities and is aimed at enabling them to achieve an optimum level of functioning, thus affording them the means to acquire a greater level of independence.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 177 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 471 Ministry Administration 47101 Main Office 472 Diseases Control 47102 Budgeting and Finance 47103 Human Resources 47104 General Administration 47105 Health Planning 47201 Administration 47202 Vector Control 47203 Chest Diseases/Tuberculosis 47204 Hansens Disease 47205 STDs/HIV/AIDS 47206 Epidemiology & Surveillance 4710101 Minister Secretariat 4710102 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 4710103 Chief Medical Secretariat 4710104 Food and Drug Administration 4710105 Principal Nursing Secretariat 4710201 Budgeting, Finance, Accounting and Audit 4710202 Central Supply Unit 4710301 Human Resources 4710401 Administration 4710402 Central Procurement 4710501 Health Planning 4710502 Health Statistics 4720101 Administration 4720102 Port Health 4720201 Malaria 4720202 Filaria 4720203 Dengue 4720204 Tropical Disease Laboratory 4720205 Entomology/Parasitology 4720301 Chest Diseases/Tuberculosis 4720401 Hansens Disease 4720501 STDs/HIV/AIDS 4720601 Epidemiology 4720602 Surveillance 4720603 Emerging, Diseases & Intl.
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47207 Veterinary Public Health 47208 Chronic Diseases 47209 Mental Health 4720701 Veterinary Public Health 4720801 Chronic Diseases 4720901 Mental Health 473 Primary Health Care Services Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 178 - Programme SubProgramme 47301 Administration Activity 4730101 Administration 47302 Maternal and Child Health 47303 Food and Nutrition 4730201 Maternal and Child Health Services 4730202 Expanded Prog.
on Immunisation (EPI) 47304 Dental Health Services 47305 Environmental Health 47306 Health Education & Promotion 47307 Adolescent Health 47308 Drug Demand Reduction Services 4730301 Nutrition Surveillance 4730302 Nutrition Education 4730303 Breast Feeding Education 4730304 Anaemia Education 4730401 Dental Health Services 4730501 Environmental Health 4730601 Health Education & Promotion 4730701 Adolescent Health 4730801 Drug Demand Reduction Services 474 Regional and Clinical Services 47401 Regional and District Health Centres and Hospitals 475 Health Sciences Education 47501 Health Education and Promotion 47502 Technical and Clinical Training Programmes 4750101 Health Education and Promotion 4750102 Drug Education/Rehabilitation 4740101 Reg.
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4750206 Dentex Training Programme 4750207 Medex Training Programme 4750208 Rehabilitation Assistant Training Programme 4750209 Laboratory Technician Training Programme 4750210 X-Ray Technician Training Programme 4750301 General Nurses Training Programme 4750302 Public Health Nurses Training Programme 4750303 Psychiatric Nurses Training Programme 4750304 Anaesthetic Nurses Training Programme 4750305 Rural Midwifery Training 47503 Nurses Training 47504 Health Learning Materials 47505 Administration 4750401 Health Learning Materials 4750501 Administration 476 Standards and Technical Services Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 179 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 47601 Standards for Clinical and Other Services 47602 Support Services 477 Rehabilitation Services 47701 Administration 47702 Rehabilitation Services 47703 Cheshire Home 4760101 Admin.
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w/ Disabilies CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1201700 1207700 1213000 2404500 2501800 2501900 2502000 4402100 Ministry of Health - Buildings Doctors' Quarters Specialty Hospital Project Land and Water Transport Office Furniture and Equipment Equipment - Medical Equipment Nutrition Programme - Phase II Ministry of Health - Buildings Doctors' Quarters Specialty Hospital Project Land and Water Transport Office Furniture and Equipment Equipment - Medical Equipment Nutrition Programme - Phase II Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 180 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 7,654,192 10,399,407 9,777,997 6,612,537 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 181 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 471 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient coordination and management of human,
 financial and physical resources necessary for the successful administration of the ministry’s operations.
STRATEGIES: • Facilitate the development of human resource capabilities, through the implementation of policy and the provision of training opportunities • Provide effective and efficient administrative, finance and personnel services • Coordinate the development and implementation of health, finance and administration policies and plans • Facilitate the development, coordination and integration of regional health plans and programmes with central health policies, plans and programmes • Collect and analyse data on the health care sector IMPACTS: • Highly trained and competent staff • Financial resources utilised in accordance with Fiscal Management and Accountability Act • Sustainable implementation of service level agreement • Coordinated central and regional health strategies INDICATORS: • Number of training sessions executed • Percentage of Work Programme executed within budgetary allocation • Number of performance assessments conducted / completed in all the regions • Number of inter-agency issues resolved FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 471 Ministry Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 902,472 873,849 200,450 185,173 15,278 673,399 28,623 902,472 0 885,157 850,015 241,621 225,511
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 182 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 472 Diseases Control OBJECTIVE: To ensure the effective and efficient surveillance, prevention, management and control of communicable and non- communicable diseases through intersectoral and international collaboration.
STRATEGIES: • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate surveillance activities, prevention and control programmes for communicable and non-communicable diseases Identify and plan for training needs • • Coordination of donor input to ensure best possible value for money • Initiate and participate in research activities and special investigations to identify problems in target populations IMPACTS: • Reduced incidence and prevalence of communicable and non-communicable diseases • Generation of reports based on research and special investigations of target populations • Combat emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases INDICATORS: • Number of communicable and non-communicable cases detected, managed and controlled • Number of disease investigations conducted • Percentage of school aged population and other identified vulnerable groups receiving prophylactic services FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 472 Diseases Control Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 1,001,828
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 183 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 473 Primary Health Care Services OBJECTIVE: To ensure the Guyanese public has access to equitable, accessible, technically competent and socially acceptable primary health care.
STRATEGIES: • Provide quality health care to women and children including family planning • Assess nutritional needs and status at the national level • Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate food and nutrition policies, plans and programmes • Provide quality preventative, curative and rehabilitative oral health services • Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • Provide primary curative care and primary rehabilitative care • Ensure adequate medical supplies IMPACTS: • Women and infants receive optimal care during the prenatal, perinatal and postnatal periods • • • Evaluation of public health standards Improved nutrition status of population Increased life expectancy INDICATORS: • Maternal mortality rates • Percentage of the infant population, prenatal, perinatal and postnatal women receiving all relevant vaccines • Proportion of population receiving nutrition education / counseling • Proportion of population suffering from malnutrition and obesity • Morbidity and mortality rates FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 473 Primary Health Care Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 184 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 474 Regional & Clinical Services OBJECTIVE: To ensure that adequate and appropriate health care is made available to all the people of Guyana regardless of their geographic location.
STRATEGIES: • Oversee and co-ordinate the functioning of all Regional Health Officers (RHOs) • Support the regional health service in provision of quality care for the residents • Assist in provision of specialist health care services to regions as deemed necessary • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location • Ensure adequate staffing of regional hospitals and health centers • Oversee the Referral Systems IMPACTS: • Medical norms, standards and protocols are upheld at the regional level • Quality health care is provided at the sub-national levels of the Primary Health Care Systems • Specialist services are provided for persons at the regional level • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner • Adequate staffing of all regional health facilities • Adequate supply of medications and medical supplies to regions INDICATORS: • Number of specialists services provided • Number of patients transferred • Number of medical specialist vacancies filled • Number of major surgeries completed in Regional and District Hospitals • Number of incidences of shortages of medications and medical supplies in the administrative regions FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 474 Regional & Clinical Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 185 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 475 Health Sciences Education OBJECTIVE: To provide educational support to all health and medical programme activities, including planning and implementing interventions, training of health workers and communities in educational methodology, design and development of educational materials and research into the social and behavioural factors that contribute to health problems.
STRATEGIES: • Facilitate the development of health education intervention in all training and health programmes (e.g.
disease control, primary health) through regional health teams • Coordinate technical training of nurses through training schools, and other health training courses • Provide input into university based courses and review the curriculum and job descriptions of nurses and other categories of health workers • Conduct qualitative research for the health sector in terms of determining causes of disease and the need for Training, including working with communities • Develop plans for partial cost recovery for health learning materials • Ensure that each medical programme/activity includes a health education component IMPACTS: • Highly trained and competent professional and technical staff • High-quality, relevant materials produced • Improved access to learning resources materials INDICATORS: • Number of persons graduated from technical and professional training • Number of publications issued • Number of students accessing Learning Resources Centres FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 475 Health Sciences Education Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 471,095 453,667 86,722 60,182 26,540 366,946 17,428 471,095 0 496,069 478,357 96,669 62,512 34,157 381,688 17,712 496,069 0 484,039 468,070 87,918 57,673 30,245
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 186 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 476 Standards & Technical Services OBJECTIVE: To establish, implement, monitor and evaluate norms and standards within which all components of the health care system must function.
STRATEGIES: • Define and establish acceptable health care norms and standards • Establish reporting schedules that enable a continuous monitoring and enforcement of the agreed norms and • standards in all institutions (public and private) Identify and ensure that the technical, managerial and administrative support necessary for meeting the established norms and standards are available • Maintain close contacts/liaison with the heads of all technical services and programmes in order to provide guidance to those offices • Forecast education, training and technical requirements of the health sector IMPACTS: • Establishment of minimum standards of care to be achieved in all technical health units • Availability of technical, educational and training expertise • Comprehensive plans that forecast the educational, training and technical requirements of the health sector INDICATORS: • Proportion of health facilities inspected and licensed • Number of relevant and updated training sections offered FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 476 Standards & Technical Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 387,150 380,086 73,144 65,883 7,261 306,943 7,064 387,150 0 535,547 517,247 96,258 87,184 9,074 420,989 18,300
 535,547 0 524,815 511,603 94,137 85,239 8,897 417,467 13,212 0 408,505 408,505 74,865 66,553 8,312 333,640 0 524,815 408,505 .
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 187 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 477 Rehabilitation Services OBJECTIVE: To provide on a national level a wide range of rehabilitation services for persons with impairments and disabilities, aimed at enabling them to achieve an optimum level of functioning (physical, cognitive, social and emotional), thus affording them the means to change their lives towards acquiring a greater level of independence.
STRATEGIES: • Provide a range of rehabilitative services in response to demand from persons with impairments and disabilities • Facilitate programme managers applying the team approach in designing policies and programmes • Ensure effective and efficient service delivery at all levels by provision of adequate human, financial and material resources (trained staff, properly maintained and functioning equipment) • Ensure efficient supervision and accountability for all related rehabilitation facilities • Provide vocational rehabilitation, counseling and training IMPACTS: • Appropriately designed policies and programmes in all areas of rehabilitation services (e.g.
speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, audiology, vocational rehabilitation) • Adequately trained staff at various levels providing efficient and effective rehabilitation • Adequately equipped rehabilitation units and centers and effective community-based programmes • Opportunities for skilled persons with disabilities to contribute to labour market and ultimately the development of the country INDICATORS: • Number of rehabilitation support and services offered • Number of training workshops for rehabilitation staff and medical personnel in therapy intervention offered • Proportion of persons accessing rehabilitation services FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 477 Rehabilitation Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 188 - AGENCY 43 - MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH Minister Honourable Dr. George A. Norton Minister in the Ministry Honourable Dr. Karen Cummings Permanent Secretary (ag) Mr. T. Thomas Mission Statement To improve the physical, social and mental health status of all Guyanese by ensuring that health services are as accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate as possible given available resources and enhancing the effectiveness of health personnel through continuing education, training and management systems.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through seven programme areas which are stated below.

Policy Development and Administration is responsible for coordinating and managing efficiently available human, financial and physical resources critical to the successful and sustainable administration of the Ministry's operations to ensure the services offered are continuously expanding and maintained at an internationally accepted level.
Disease Control provides disease surveillance and prevention activities at the regional and national levels and manages the communicable and non-communicable diseases services.

Family Health Care Services remains the cornerstone of the Ministry’s strategy to assure the Guyanese public of accessible, technically competent and socially acceptable health care.
Regional and Clinical Services coordinates technical and other resource inputs and support to the health departments of the administrative regions from the Ministry of Public Health.

Health Sciences Education provides educational support for all the health training programmes and coordinates the planning and implementation of nursing and other clinical training programmes.
Standards and Technical Services establishes, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the implementation of norms and standards within which all the components of the health care delivery system (both private and public institutions) must operate.

Rehabilitation Services provides a wide range of services to persons with impairments and disabilities and is aimed at enabling them to achieve an optimum level of functioning, thus affording them the means to acquire a greater level of independence.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 189 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 431 Policy Development and Administration 43101 Strategic Direction and Management 43102 Administrative Support Services 43103 Strategic Planning and Information 4310101 Strategic Direction 4310102 Strategic Management 4310201 General Administration 4310202 Budgeting and Finance 4310203 Human Resource Management 4310301 Planning and Project Implementation 4310302 Statistical Services and Monitoring 432 Disease Control 43201 General Administration 43202 Vector Control 43203 Chest Diseases/Tuberculosis 43204 Hansen’s Disease 43205 STDs/HIV/AIDS 43206 Epidemiology & Surveillance 43207 Veterinary Public Health 43208 Chronic Diseases 43209 Mental Health 43301 Administration 43302 Maternal & Child Health 43303 Food and Nutrition 433 Family Health Care Services 4320101 Administration 4320102 Port Health 4320201 Malaria 4320202 Filaria 4320203 Dengue 4320204 Tropical Disease Laboratory 4320205 Entomology/Parasitology 4320301 Chest Diseases/Tuberculosis 4320401 Hansen’s Disease 4320501 STDs/HIV/AIDS 4320601 Epidemiology 4320602 Surveillance 4320603 Emerging Diseases and International Health Regulations & National Public Health Reference Laboratory 4320701 Veterinary Public Health 4320801 Chronic Diseases 4320901 Mental Health 4330101 Administration 4330201 Maternal and Child Health Services 4330202 Expanded Programme Immunisation (EPI) 4330301 Nutrition Surveillance Source: Ministry of
 Finance Programme Performance Statements - 190 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 43304 Dental Health Services 43305 Environmental Health 43306 Health Education and Promotion 43307 Adolescent Health 43308 Drug Demand Reduction Services 4330302 Nutrition Education 4330303 Breast Feeding Education 4330304 Anaemia Education 4330401 Dental Health Services 4330501 Environmental Health 4330601 Health Education and Promotion 4330701 Adolescent Health 4330801 Drug Demand Reduction Services 43401 National and
 Referral Support 43402 Regional & District Health Centres & Hospitals Support 4340101 National and Referral Support 4340201 Regional & District Health Centres & Hospitals Support 4340202 Indigenous Communities Health 434 Regional & Clinical Services 435 Health Sciences Education 43501 Health Education and Promotion 43502 Technical & Clinical Training Programmes 4350101 Health Education and Promotion 4350102 Drug Education/Rehabilitation 4350201 General Administration 4350202 Community Health Workers Training Programme 4350203 Multi-Purpose Technician Training Programme 4350204 Pharmacy Assistant Training Programme 4350205 Environmental Health Assistant Training Programme 4350206 Dentex Training Programme 4350207 Medex Training Programme 4350208 Rehabilitation Assistant Training Programme 4350209 Laboratory Technician Training Programme 4350210 X-Ray Technician Training Programme 4350301 General Nurses Training Programme 4350302 Public Health Nurses Training Programme 4350303 Psychiatric Nurses Training Programme 4350304 Anaesthetic Nurses Training Programme 4350305 Rural Midwifery Training 43503 Nurses Training 43504 Health Learning Materials 43505 Administration 4350401 Health Learning Materials 4350501 Administration 436 Standards and Technical Services 43601 Standards for Clinical & Other Services 43602 Support Services 4360101 Administration and Public and Private Health Care Institutions 4360102 Quality Assurance and Management 4360201 National Blood
 Transfusion Service Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 191 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 437 Disability and Rehabilitation Services 43701 Administration 43702 Disability and Rehabilitation Services 4370101 Administration 4360202 Regional Support Service 4360203 Government Pharmacy Service 43703 Cheshire Home 4370201 Regional Physiotherapy 4370202 Occupational Therapy 4370203 Speech Therapy 4370204 Audiology 4370301 Cheshire Home 43704 National Vocational Training Centre for
 Persons with Disabilities 4370401 National Vocational Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1216200 1216300 2405600 2508900 2509000 2509100 4402700 4402800 Ministry of Health - Buildings Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Land and Water Transport Office Equipment and Furniture Equipment - Medical Equipment HIV/TB/Malaria Programmes Modernisation of Primary Health Care System Ministry of Health - Buildings Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Land and Water Transport Office Equipment and Furniture Equipment - Medical Equipment HIV/TB/Malaria Programmes Modernisation of Primary Health Care System AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 5,987,592 0 5,987,592 648,904 5,338,688 1,371,814 3,966,874 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 192 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 431 Policy Development and Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure strategic policy formulation and the effective and efficient co-ordination and management of human,
 financial and physical resources necessary for the successful administration of the ministry's operations.
STRATEGIES: • Strengthen strategic information capacity within the Health Sector • Strengthen Ministry of Public Health's capacity to provide sector leadership and regulation • Facilitate the development of human resource capabilities, through the implementation of policy and provide effective and efficient administrative and financial services • Coordinate donor input to ensure best possible value for money IMPACTS: • Timely provision of health statistics to support national planning • Regulated products presented along the food and drug chains meet consumers’ satisfaction • Reduction in emergency drug requests • Alignment of Programmes’ plans with the Sector's National Strategy • Full complement of staff in key areas • Health facilities are adequately equipped to deliver quality care INDICATORS: • Percentage of health statistics reports submitted on time • Number of health facilities/hospitals in which Service Level Agreements are implemented • Percentage of regulated products presented along the food and drug chains that meet consumers’ satisfaction • Number of emergency drug requests • Percentage of key strategic actions of the national plan implemented • Percentage of key areas with full staff complement • Percentage of health facilities achieving required PPGHS standard FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 431 Policy Development and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 193 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 432 Disease Control OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient surveillance, prevention, management and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases through inter-sectoral and international collaboration.
STRATEGIES: • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate surveillance activities, prevention and control programmes for communicable and non-communicable diseases Identify and plan for training needs Initiate and participate in research activities and special investigation to identify problems in target populations • • IMPACTS: • Reduced incidence and prevalence of diseases and increased life-expectancy of the population • Improved care and treatment services offered at health facilities across the country • Improved analytical capability and improved planning to target identified health issues within the population INDICATORS: • Life expectancy • Morbidity rate of all major diseases under the remit of Diseases Control • Mortality rate due to major diseases under the remit of Diseases Control • Percentage of ‘at risk’ populations per disease under Diseases Control covered by screening • Number of new cases of major diseases under the remit of Diseases Control • Number of health facilities submitting surveillance reports on time • Number of special research undertaken FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 432 Disease Control Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 194 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 433 Family Health Care Services OBJECTIVE: To ensure the Guyanese public have access to equitable, accessible, technically competent and socially acceptable primary health care.
STRATEGIES: • Provide equitable access to health care services • Improve rural health and community based interventions • Promote positive behavioural change in family health care • Train health professionals IMPACTS: • Improved awareness of mother, child and family related health issues • Population improve their attitudes, skills and behaviour related to nutritional principles • Adaptation of healthy oral health practices • Improved detection of potential environmental hazards • Improved capacity of health care professionals to deliver quality care INDICATORS: • Maternal mortality rate • Infant mortality rate • Percentage of population suffering from malnutrition or obesity • Caries prevalence • Number of potential and existing environmental hazards detected • Number of health care professionals trained • Number of OB/GYN specialists recruited and deployed countrywide • Number of persons enrolled in new midwifery programme FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 433 Family Health Care Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 195 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 434 Regional & Clinical Services OBJECTIVE: To ensure that regional and clinical services are provided consistently and adequately in all regions.
STRATEGIES: • Oversee and coordinate the functioning of all regional health officers • Support the regional health services in provision of quality care for the residents • Assist in provision of specialist health care services to regions as deemed necessary • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the GPHC when services are not available in their location IMPACTS: • Health services provided efficiently and equitably in all regional health facilities • Regional Health Facilities are positioned to deliver health services according to MPH quality standards INDICATORS: • Percentage of health facilities complying with the Package of Publicly Guaranteed Services • Percentage of communities with access to a health facility • Percentage of hinterland communities with access to level 2 and 3 health care services • Time taken for a patient to be seen by a doctor from their time of arrival at a facility • Number of facilities provided with requested resources • Number of instances of shortages of drugs and medical supplies in Level 4 health care facilities FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 434 Regional & Clinical Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 196 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 435 Health Sciences Education OBJECTIVE: Provide a cadre of well trained health professionals for institutional human resource sustainability in Guyana and production of educational materials.
STRATEGIES: • Improve the capacity of the faculty to deliver quality training and ensure the facilities provide an environment that is conducive for learning Improve the availability of human resources in the health system • • Adequate production of high quality health learning materials • Incorporation of management module into training curriculum IMPACTS: • Improved delivery of the training curriculum • Increased number of competent medical professionals to provide high quality health care • Increased reference material to support the assimilation and application of the concepts • Improved management capacity within health facilities INDICATORS: • Percentage of graduates passing their first time • Percentage of new graduates assessed by their supervisors as meeting the minimum job performance after one year • Number of admissions to each training programme • Number of persons trained in management FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 435 Health Sciences Education Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 197 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 436 Standards and Technical Services OBJECTIVE: To establish, implement, monitor and evaluate norms, standards and technical services for the health care system to facilitate quality assurance and provide adequate and safe blood.
STRATEGIES: • Quality health care in accordance with international standards • Establishment of acceptable health sector norms and standards • Decentralisation of technical health services • Accessibility and availability of adequate blood supplies for population IMPACTS: • Quality medical services provided to patients in public health facilities • Facilities comply with national standards - Health Facilities Licensing Acts 2007 and the Regulations 2008/Quality Management • Adequate and safe blood and blood products provided to meet the needs of the country • Health facilities performing according to established standards • Pharmacy departments compliant with LMIS and exhibiting good pharmacy practices INDICATORS: • Percentage of health facilities licensed in compliance with Health Facilities Act and Health Facilities Regulation • Percentage of facilities reporting stock out in blood products • Number of public pharmacies inspected for Logistical Management Information System and good pharmacy practices • Level of compliance of pharmacies with required standards • Percentage of hospitals inspected and determined to be compliant with required standards • Number of laboratories aided to be certified/re-certified in accordance with a recognized certification body FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 436 Standards and Technical Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total
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Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 198 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 437 Disability and Rehabilitation Services OBJECTIVE: To provide rehabilitation services nationally to all persons with impairments and disabilities enabling them to achieve a greater level of independence and participation in society.
STRATEGIES: • Equity in access to rehabilitation services • Build human resource capacity to support persons with disabilities • Increase public awareness on rehab services • Promote the rights of persons with disabilities in Guyana IMPACTS: • Patients receive quality rehabilitative services and are able to improve their functionality • Residents receiving continuous care are satisfied with level of services • Clients are trained and attain skills to improve their functional capacity • Increased number of institutions establishing systems to effectively serve persons with disabilities INDICATORS: • Percentage of persons completing therapy and returning to functional status • Percentage of rehabilitated patients satisfied with the services provided • Percentage of persons with disability who are residents of Cheshire Home that are satisfied with the services • Percentage of persons with disability integrated into the labour market • Number of institutions with established systems to serve persons with disability FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 437 Disability and Rehabilitation Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Public Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 199 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 200 - AGENCY 48 - MINISTRY OF LABOUR, HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY Minister Honourable Volda A. Lawrence Minister in the Ministry Honourable Simona Charles-Broomes Permanent Secretary Mrs. L. Baird Mission Statement To contribute to economic and social development by maintaining a stable industrial relations climate, formulating policies and providing integrated employment, training, social and welfare services.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through four programme areas which are stated below.

Strategic Planning, Administration & Human Services is responsible for coordinating and managing efficiently the available human, financial and physical resources critical to the successful administration of ministry operations.

Social Services strive to enhance both social and economic circumstances and opportunities of all Guyanese through the provision of an array of services, which address the needs of all.
Labour Administration strives to maintain and improve industrial relations, working conditions and the working environment and places individuals seeking jobs in suitable employment in addition to providing career advice, guidance and counseling.

Child Care and Protection strives to prevent, reduce and alleviate the effect of abuse of children by the provision of effective services in accordance with their rights in their communities and in the family setting.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 201 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 481 Strategic Planning, Admin and Human Services 48101 Policy Development 482 Social Services 48102 Administration 48201 Administration 48203 Probation and Social Services 48206 Elderly Care 48208 Gender Equality and Empowerment 48209 Homeless Persons 48210 Indigent Populations 48211 Other Social Support Services 483 Labour Administration 48301 Administration 48302 Industrial Relations 48303 Recruitment and Placement 48304 Occupational Safety and Health 48305 Co-operatives 48401 Administration 48402 Child Care 484 Child Care and Protection 4810101 Policy Development 4810102 Policy Coordination and Implementation 4810201 General Administration 4810203 Budgeting and Finance 4810204 Human Resources 4820101 Administration 4820301 Probation and Social Services 4820601 Retirement Homes 4820602 Medical Treatment and Other Services 4820801 Protection of Women's Rights 4820802 Protection of Men's Rights 4820803 Economic Advancement and Support 4820804 Elimination of Gender-Based Violence 4820901 Shelter and Rehabilitation 4821001 Indigent Population Services 4821101 Other Social Support Services 4830101 Administration 4830102 Statistical Services 4830201 Labour Relations 4830301 Recruitment and Placement 4830401 Occupational Safety and Health 4830501 Co-operatives 4840101 Administration 4840201 Orphanages and Other Care Centres 4840202 Foster-Care Services 4840203 Adoption Source:
 Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 202 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 48403 Child Protection 4840204 Early Childhood Development 4840301 Protective Services 4840302 Counseling 4840303 Legal Enforcement CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code 1206800 2402800 2506000 2506100 4401900 Project Component Project Title Buildings Land Transport Office Equipment Equipment Institutional Strengthening Buildings Land Transport Office Equipment Equipment Institutional Strengthening AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 9,031,974 9,789,282 9,658,869 5,973,500 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 203 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 481 Strategic Planning, Administration & Human Services OBJECTIVE: To coordinate the work programme of the ministry, and to ensure that services and resources are used efficiently and effectively.
STRATEGIES: • Coordinate the work programmes of all divisions in the Ministry • Provide effective personnel and accounting services • • Provide proper maintenance and care to buildings, equipment and surroundings Identify and acquire necessary equipment and material to sustain optimum levels of output IMPACTS: • Effective pursuit of the ministry’s mission and sector strategies • Accurate and easily accessible records • Equipment failure is minimized, and general surroundings are operative, functional and aesthetically pleasing • Safe, healthy, productive work environment INDICATORS: • Number of reports • Equipment downtime • Percentage of buildings with required maintenance standards FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 481 Strategic Planning, Administration & Human Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Social Protection Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 204 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 482 Social Services OBJECTIVE: To promote the social welfare of all Guyanese by providing social, economic and medical services to the citizens of Guyana.
STRATEGIES: • Provide non-contributory financial assistance to the elderly and less fortunate • Monitor, regulate and assist in the expansion of Cooperatives and Friendly Societies • Provide guidance and assistance to children and youth • Strive towards the removal of all discrimination and violence against women • Provide shelter and assistance to the homeless and destitute Improved standard of living for the elderly and less fortunate IMPACTS: • • A co-operative movement which is vibrant, financially viable and accountable • • Enable women to participate equally in society and achieve their full potential • Shelter is available for the homeless and destitute Informed children with improved self-esteem, confidence and an opportunity for a better life INDICATORS: • Number of Old Age Pension and Public assistance coupon booklets distributed • Number of public education and training programmes to promote gender equity for the empowerment of women • Number of homeless and destitutes utilising facilities FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 482 Social Services Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 0 8,202,289 8,148,951 327,585 300,285 27,300 7,821,366 53,338 0 0 0 8,713,776 8,678,976 265,360 239,216 26,144 8,603,221 5,394,934
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Minister of Social Protection Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 205 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 483 Labour Administration OBJECTIVE: To improve and maintain industrial relations, working conditions and the working environment, to place individuals seeking jobs in suitable employment, and to provide career guidance and counselling.
STRATEGIES: • Promote the establishment of workplace safety and health committees • Initiate public awareness programmes on occupational safety and health • Undertake inspections of workplaces and review safety and health regulations • Establish and implement safety standards and a chemical safety programme • Matching jobs and unemployed individuals • Labour officers monitoring and intervening in strikes in industries IMPACTS: • Increased awareness of and concern for occupational safety and health in the work place and among the general population • High risk industries, occupations and workplaces are identified • Reduction in the number of unemployed individuals • Minimize conflict through industrial stability INDICATORS: • Number of newsletters and Statistical Bulletins issued • Number of work places inspected by the health and safety officers • Unemployment Rate • Number of strikes annually FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 483 Labour Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 6,871
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Minister of Social Protection Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 206 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 484 Child Care and Protection OBJECTIVE: To effectively provide for the basic needs of children whose needs are not being met by their parents, guardians and other primary care givers.
STRATEGIES: • Providing rehabilitative services to parents, children and other family members affected by child abuse • Providing emergency response systems for victims of child abuse • Placing children who are victims of abuse in alternative care (adoption, foster, guardianship,institutional care) • Monitoring the operations of children's homes and institutions to ensure compliance with minimum standards • Promoting awareness to the plight of abused children and encouraging communities to assist in combating child abuse • Monitoring the operations of children's homes and institutions to ensure compliance with minimum standards IMPACTS: • Reunification of families affected by child abuse with support for their continued well being • Effective resolution of reports of child abuse • Timely placement of children in alternative care options such as foster, adoption and residential care • Optimal management of the operations of care facilities • Increased compliance with standards governing the operation of day care facilities INDICATORS: • Number of children affected by child abuse reintegrated with their families • Number of reported cases of child abuse investigated • Number of reported cases of abused children in safe houses and receiving support services • Number of persons accessing the services offered under this programme • Number of care facilities operating in accordance with minimum standards FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 484 Child Care and Protection
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Social Protection Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 207 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 208 - AGENCY 49 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL PROTECTION Minister Honourable Volda A. Lawrence Minister in the Ministry Honourable Simona Charles-Broomes Permanent Secretary Mrs. L. Baird Mission Statement To contribute to economic and social development by maintaining a stable industrial relations climate, formulating policies and providing integrated employment, training, social and welfare services.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through four programme areas which are stated below.

Policy Development and Administration is responsible for coordinating and managing efficiently the available human, financial and physical resources critical to the successful administration of ministry operations.

Social Services strive to enhance both social and economic circumstances and opportunities of all Guyanese through the provision of an array of services, which address the needs of all.
Labour Administration strives to maintain and improve industrial relations, working conditions and the working environment and places individuals seeking jobs in suitable employment in addition to providing career advice, guidance and counseling.

Child Care and Protection strives to prevent, reduce and alleviate the effect of abuse of children through the provision of effective services in accordance with their rights in their communities and in the family setting.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 209 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 491 Policy Development and Administration 49101 Strategic Direction and Management 492 Social Services 493 Labour Administration 494 Child Care and Protection 49102 Administrative Support Services 49201 Administration 49202 Probation and Social Services 49203 Elderly Care 49204 Empowerment 49205 Homeless Persons 49206 Indigent Populations 49207 Other Social Support Services 49208 Co-operatives 49301 Administration 49302 Industrial Relations 49303 Recruitment and Placement 49304 Occupational Safety and Health 49305 Co-operatives 49401 Administration 49402 Child Care 4910101 Strategic Direction 4910102 Strategic Management 4910201 General Administration 4910202 Budgeting and Finance 4910203 Human Resources 4920101 Administration 4920201 Probation and Social Services 4920301 Retirement Homes 4920302 Medical Treatment and Other Services 4920401 Empowerment 4920501 Homeless Persons 4920601 Indigent Population Services 4920701 Other Social Support Services 4920801 Co-operatives 4930101 Administration 4930102 Statistical Services 4930201 Industrial Relations 4930301 Recruitment and Placement 4930401 Occupational Safety and Health 4930501 Co-operatives 4940101 Administration 4940201 Orphanages and Other Care Centre 4940202 Foster-Care Services 4940203 Adoption 4940204 Early Childhood Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 210 - Programme
 SubProgramme Activity 49403 Child Protection 4940301 Protective Services 4940302 Counseling 4940303 Legal Enforcement CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code 1216400 2405700 2509200 2509300 2509400 Project Component Project Title Buildings Land Transport Rights Commission Office Equipment Equipment Buildings Land Transport Rights Commission Office Equipment Equipment AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Budget 2015 4,056,921 0 4,056,921 76,550 3,980,371 228,117 3,752,254 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 211 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 491 Policy Development and Administration OBJECTIVE: To coordinate the work programme of the Ministry to ensure that services and resources are used efficiently and effectively.
STRATEGIES: • Promote, monitor and evaluate the policies and programmes being implemented by the Ministry • Coordinate the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the sector and ensure effective monitoring of programmes within the Ministry • Provide effective personnel and accounting services • Provide proper maintenance and care to buildings, equipment and surroundings IMPACTS: • Increased enforcement of existing laws pertaining to social issues • An informed public on social and welfare issues • Improved delivery of services to the public • Improved working environment to support the efficient delivery of services INDICATORS: • Number of enforcement initiatives developed • Percentage of population aware of social issues • Number of days taken to address issues from the public FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 491 Policy Development and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Social Protection Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 212 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 492 Social Services OBJECTIVE: To work in partnership with all Guyanese toward the empowerment of individuals and families through the elimination of poverty and inter-personal violence.
STRATEGIES: • Provide financial assistance and psychosocial support to the elderly, single parents, children and persons with disabilities • Pursue intersectoral initiatives to promote health and well-being of geriatrics and other vulnerable groups • Develop policy on the elderly • Provide guidance and support to children and youths; especially those in conflict with the law • Provide shelter and assistance to the homeless and indigent • Strive towards the elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against woman, persons with disabilities and the elderly • Promote gender equality IMPACTS: • Improved standard of living, care and independence for the elderly and other vulnerable groups • Significantly reduce juvenile delinquency • Empowered individuals with skills and responsibility which enables them to climb out of the depths of poverty • Improved and where necessary built capacity of women to contribute and participate in society and decision-making INDICATORS: • Number of persons benefiting from Old-Age Pension and Public Assistance • Number of elderly homes that meet minimum standards for elderly care • Number of initiatives implemented to support the health and well-being of the elderly • Number of initiatives implemented to support the health and well-being of vulnerable groups • Percentage of youth and children involved in crime • Number of residents of the Night Shelter • Number of training programmes conducted aimed at promoting gender equality through the empowerment of women FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 492 Social Services Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Social Protection Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 213 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 493 Labour Administration OBJECTIVE: To improve and maintain industrial relations, working conditions, place individuals seeking jobs into suitable employment and also to ensure that cooperative and friendly societies are suitably regulated and that statistical data for the programme is analyzed and disseminated.
STRATEGIES: • Establish and implement safety standards and a chemical safety programme • Conduct continuous monitoring of workplaces to ensure compliance with safety and health standards • Monitor and mediate industrial disputes • Ensure training programmes currently offered to unqualified individuals are compliant with applicable national standards • Establish systems to link job seekers with potential employers • Maintain the arrangement and direction of certified vocational training programmes offered throughout the country • Expand the coverage of cooperatives and friendly societies • Compile and disseminate Labour Market Information Survey Reports IMPACTS: • Reduced instances of violation of OHS standards and high risk industries, occupations and workplaces are identified • Improved awareness through the development of national policies • Reduced strikes and amicable resolution of industrial disputes • Reduced unemployment • Increased awareness of cooperatives and their contributions to society • Updated and easily accessible labour market information INDICATORS: • Number of instances of violations of OHS standards • Number of industrial disputes resolved • Unemployment Rate • Number of registered members of co-operatives • Number of Labour Market Information Survey Reports published annually FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 493 Labour Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total
 Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 214 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 493 Labour Administration .
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Minister of Social Protection Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 215 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 494 Child Care and Protection OBJECTIVE: To prevent, reduce and alleviate abuse and neglect of children by effective interventions, procedures and programmes.
STRATEGIES: • Provide protection for children who are being abused • Promote the rights of the child • Develop, support, monitor and maintain high standards in the provision of alternative care provided for children IMPACTS: • Children are removed from abusive environments and placed in safe homes • Reduced infringements of children’s rights • Children receive the optimal care in alternative care options INDICATORS: • Number of instances of violation of the Rights of the Child • Number of children placed in alternative care • Percentage of institutions providing child care that meet minimum standards FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 494 Child Care and Protection Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Social Protection Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 216 - AGENCY 51 - MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS Vice-President and Minister Honourable Khemraj Ramjattan Permanent Secretary Ms. A. Johnson Mission Statement To formulate policies with respect to public order and safety and to evaluate the implementation of such policies while assisting in protecting and maintaining the social fabric of Guyana.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through seven programme areas which are stated below.

Secretariat Services provides leadership, support and service to the other programmes by ensuring that mechanisms and processes are in place to achieve the ministry’s mission and objectives.

Guyana Police Force provides service and protection by preventing and detecting crime, maintaining law and order, controlling traffic, safeguarding property and preserving the peace.
Guyana Prison Service provides for the custody and retraining of persons committed to the prisons, and engages them in economic and other social programmes.

Police Complaints Authority ensures that complaints against the Police Force are documented and action is taken.

Guyana Fire Service is responsible for educating the public and its staff in the prevention of fires and extinguishing fires so as to protect life and property.
General Register Office is responsible for maintaining the National Registers of Guyana.

Customs Anti Narcotics Unit is responsible for combating the narcotic drugs trade through the detection, detention and seizure of narcotic drugs and proceeds from narcotic drugs trafficking.

Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 217 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 511 Secretariat Services 51101 Secretariats of the Minister & P.S.
51102 General Administration 5110101 Secretariats of the Minister & P.S.
51103 Budgeting and Financing 51104 Human Resources 51105 Research and Planning 51106 Security Division 512 Guyana Police Force 51107 Parole Board 51201 Main Office 51202 General Administration 51203 Human Resource Development 51204 Budgeting and Finance 51205 Operations 5110201 Administration 5110202 Central Registry 5110203 Stores 5110301 Budget and Finance 5110302 Accounts 5110303 Field Audit 5110401 Personnel Policy 5110402 Personnel Administration 5110501 Research and Planning 5110601 Immigration Support Services 5110602 Public Sector Security 5110603 Inspectorate 5110701 Parole Board 5120101 Secretariat of the Commissioner 5120102 Advisory Committees 5120103 Department of Development 5120104 Public Relations 5120105 Office of Professional Responsibilities 5120201 Administration 5120202 Band 5120203 Sports 5120301 Personnel 5120302 Training and Recruitment 5120303 Welfare 5120401 Budget and Finance 5120402 Accounting 5120403 Stores 5120404 Construction and Maintenance 5120405 Messes and Bars 5120501 Administration Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 218 - Programme SubProgramme 51206 Criminal Investigations Department 51207 Immigration 51208 Auxiliaries 51209 National Security 513 Guyana Prison Service 51301 General Administration 51302 Human Resources Development 51303 Budgeting and Finance 51304 Georgetown Prison 51305 New Amsterdam Prison Activity 5120502 Traffic 5120503 Land and Water Transport 5120504 Communications Branch 5120505 Tactical Services Unit 5120506 Mounted
 Branch 5120507 Canine Branch 5120508 Force Control 5120601 Administration 5120602 General Investigations 5120603 Prevention 5120604 Intelligence 5120605 Crime Lab 5120606 Records 5120607 Juvenile 5120608 Narcotics 5120609 Homicide 5120610 Fraud 5120611 Court Security 5120701 Administration 5120702 Boarding 5120703 Passport 5120704 Recruitment 5120801 Auxiliaries 5120901 Administration 5120902 Recruitment 5120903 Field Operation 5130101 Office of the DP and PC 5130201 Human Resources Development 5130202 Stores
 5130301 Budget and Finance 5130302 Stores 5130401 Administration 5130402 Operations 5130403 Prisoners Welfare 5130501 Administration 5130502 Operations 5130503 Prisoners Welfare 5130504 Agricultural Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 219 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 51306 Mazaruni Prison 51307 Sibley Hall Prison 51308 Lusignan Prison 51309 Timehri Prison 514 Police Complaints Authority 51401 Police Complaints Authority 515 Guyana Fire Service 51501 General Administration 51502 Budgeting and Finance 51503 Human Resources Development 51504 Operations 51505 Prevention 516 General Register Offices 51601 General Administration 51602 Operations 5130601 Administration 5130602 Operations 5130603 Prisoners Welfare 5130604 Agricultural Development 5130701 Administration 5130702 Operations 5130703 Prisoners Welfare 5130704 Agricultural Development 5130801 Administration 5130802 Operations 5130803 Prisoners Welfare 5130804 Agricultural Development 5130901 Administration 5130902 Operations 5130903 Prisoners Welfare 5130904 Agricultural Development 5140101 Policy Complaints Authority 5150101 Secretariat of the CFO and DCFO 5150102 Registry 5150201 Administration 5150202 Budget and Finance 5150203 Stores 5150301 Personnel and Welfare 5150302 Training 5150401 Administration 5150402 Fire Fighting and Special Services 5150403 Workshop 5150501 Administration 5150502 Public Education 5150503 Inspections and Investigations 5150504 Licenses and
 Safety Certificates 5150505 Processing of Plans 5160101 General Registrar Secretariat 5160102 Administration Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 220 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 51603 Preservation of Records 517 Customs Anti Narcotics Unit 51701 Customs Anti Narcotics Operations 5160201 Administration 5160202 Receipt and Dispatch 5160203 Search 5160204 Transcription 5160301 Preservation of Records 5170101 Customs Anti Narcotics Operations CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component
 Code Project Component Project Title 1200600 1200700 1200800 1200900 1208500 1214000 1700200 2400400 2400500 2400600 2400700 2501200 2600100 2600200 2600300 2600400 2600500 2600600 2600700 2600800 2600900 2604200 2605000 2605700 Buildings - Prisons Police Stations and Buildings Fire Ambulances and Stations Buildings - Home Affairs Citizen Security Citizen Security Programme II General Registrar's Office Land and Water Transport - Police Land Transport - Home Affairs Land and Water Transport - Fire Land and Water Transport - Prisons Equipment and Furniture - Police Equipment - Police Communication Equipment - Fire Tools and Equipment - Fire Other Equipment - Prisons Agricultural Equipment - Prisons Equipment - Home Affairs Office Equipment and Furniture - Fire Office Equipment and Furniture - Home Affairs Police Complaints Authority Community Policing Tools and Equipment - Prisons Customs Anti Narcotic Unit Buildings - Prisons Police Stations and Buildings Fire Ambulances and Stations Buildings - Home Affairs Citizen Security Citizen Security Programme II General Registrar's Office Land and Water Transport - Police Land Transport - Home Affairs Land and Water Transport - Fire Land and Water Transport - Prisons Equipment and Furniture - Police Equipment - Police Communication Equipment - Fire Tools and Equipment - Fire Other Equipment - Prisons Agricultural Equipment - Prisons Equipment - Home Affairs Office Equipment and Furniture - Fire Office Equipment and
 Furniture - Home Affairs Police Complaints Authority Community Policing Tools and Equipment - Prisons Customs Anti Narcotic Unit Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 221 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 10,158,782 11,807,981 11,668,265 7,586,877 Total Statutory Expenditure 17,401 19,744 15,579 19,717 Total Appropriation Expenditure 10,141,380 11,788,237 11,652,686
 7,567,160 Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 1,820,917 8,320,463 4,939,358 3,381,105 488,310 488,310 0 2,390,637 9,397,600 5,644,215 3,753,385 514,214 514,214 0 2,217,931 9,434,755 5,623,654 3,811,101 555,185 555,185 0 56,752 7,510,408 4,598,591 2,911,817 612,844 612,844 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 222 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 511 Secretariat Services OBJECTIVE: To provide support and service to the constituent departments so as to enable the ministry to fulfill its mission.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure proper and effective utilisation of human resources in order to achieve both the goals of the ministry and the satisfaction and development of employees • Collect and analyse data and assist in the derivation of policy, and coordinate the development and implementation of plans • Formulate, implement and monitor national security policies • Reintroduce reformed prisoners into the community to serve part of their sentence under supervision IMPACTS: • All administrative matters within the purview of the secretariat are addressed • Policies are developed • A well functioning Parole Board • Reformed prisoners become law-abiding citizens INDICATORS: • Number of national security policies updated • Number of visits to prison locations conducted by the Parole Board • Number of paroled prisoners FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 511 Secretariat Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 1,187,433 1,508,442 1,338,389 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 468,237 212,954 206,273 6,681 255,282 719,196 570,099 249,400 242,046 7,354 320,699 938,343 521,036 248,847 241,974 6,873 272,189 817,354 0 412,531 412,531 237,194 231,696 5,498 175,337 0 Programme Total 1,187,433 1,508,442 1,338,389 412,531 .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 223 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 512 Guyana Police Force OBJECTIVE: To provide service and protection by preventing and detecting crime, maintaining law and order, controlling traffic, safeguarding property and preserving the peace through the provision of the highest standards of professional police service with integrity and dedication, using our unique law enforcement power.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure the security of the state and maintain law and order • Attract human resources to the Force, in order to ensure adequate human resource levels • Develop existing quality of human resources • Ensure that all the facilities are in place for the smooth functioning of the Police Force • Prevent and investigate crimes • Address all aspects relating to immigration and work permits IMPACTS: • Security of state is preserved • Efficient operations of the Force • A crime free and safe society INDICATORS: • Number of crimes investigated • Crime rate • Number of work permits issued FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 512 Guyana Police Force Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 6,768,904 7,447,032 7,501,257 5,554,071 .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 224 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 513 Guyana Prison Service OBJECTIVE: To provide for the custody and retraining of persons committed to the prisons, and to engage in economic and other social programmes supportive of national objectives.
STRATEGIES: • Provide leadership and take managerial action to ensure the proper development of the prison system • Ensure that the prisoners’ welfare is maintained • Ensure that the training and recruitment needs of the Guyana Prison Service are addressed • Ensure that all prisons are equipped with facilities for custody • Retraining of persons committed to the prison IMPACTS: • Plans are developed for the improvement of the prison system • The welfare of prisoners are addressed • Human resources needs of the Prison Service are addressed • Facilities are provided to ensure the development of persons in the prison system INDICATORS: • Number of prisoners trained • Number of staff trained • Number of paroled prisoners • Number of ex-prisoners reintegrated into society FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 513 Guyana Prison Service Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 1,257,222 1,462,112 1,471,954 888,373 .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 225 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 514 Police Complaints Authority OBJECTIVE: To respond to complaints and supervise the investigation of certain serious crimes alleged to have been committed by members of the Police Force.
STRATEGIES: • Assess complaints from members of the public and forward complaints and supporting evidence to the Commissioner of Police • Supervise the investigation of crimes alleged to have been committed by members of the Police Force • Submit to the Director of Public Prosecutions reports of any investigations before criminal proceedings are initiated IMPACTS: • Results of investigations are sent to the Minister and the Commissioner of Police • All complaints are investigated and a written report is provided to the Commissioner of Police • Director of Public Prosecutions receives reports from the Authority before criminal proceedings are initiated INDICATORS: • Number of complaints investigated • Number of crimes allegedly committed by Police Force members • Number of reports produced FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 514 Police Complaints Authority Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 17,401 9,463 8,948 3,843 3,692 151 5,105 515 13,175 11,733 10,803 4,060 3,825 235 6,743 930 13,472 10,753 9,823 4,059 3,825 234 5,765 930 Budget 2015 16,148 7,585 7,585 4,143 3,936 207 3,442 0 Programme Total 26,864 24,908 24,226 23,733 .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 226 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 515 Guyana Fire Service OBJECTIVE: To educate the public and staff in the prevention of fires and to extinguish fires so as to protect life and property.
STRATEGIES: • Develop plans and systems for the effective management of the Guyana Fire Service • Ensure the proper and effective utilisation of resources in order to achieve both the goals of the Fire Service and the Ministry of Home Affairs • Protect both properties as well as the public from dangers of fire and other emergencies • Ensure that fire prevention activities are conducted in a manner that maximises public safety • Ensure fires are quickly extinguished and fire alarms thoroughly investigated IMPACTS: • Systems are in place to enhance the management of the Service • Resources are utilised effectively • Safe fire prevention activities • Reduction in the number of fires and subsequent damages INDICATORS: • Number of annual fires • Number of fire alarms investigated • Number of fire prevention activities conducted • Number of fire safety certificates issued FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 515 Guyana Fire Service Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 1,086,445
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 227 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 516 General Register Office OBJECTIVE: To ensure the maintenance and security of the national registers and registration forms of births, deaths and marriages of the Guyanese people.
To supply upon request, extracts and other information on the entries recorded with minimum delay.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that every member of the public receives a certified copy of birth, death or marriage extract upon application • Ensure that all records are well maintained and relevant statistics are available • Ensure the development of staff by providing guidance and support • Registrations of births, marriages and deaths • Ensure that all application forms are processed • Conduct marriages IMPACTS: • Members of the public are satisfied with the service provided • Efficient utilisation of all resources • Records are well kept and information is easily available • All applications are processed promptly and correctly INDICATORS: • Number of registrations recorded • Number of applications processed • Number of marriages conducted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 516 General Register Office Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 133,491 186,055 180,340 101,238 .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 228 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 517 Customs Anti Narcotics Unit OBJECTIVE: To combat the narcotic drugs trade through the detection, detention and seizure of narcotic drugs and proceeds from narcotic drugs trafficking.
STRATEGIES: • Acquire and utilise information / intelligence optimally to combat the narcotic drugs trade nationally • Execute functions in accordance with narcotic drug policies and maintain the integrity of the unit • Coordinate with local and foreign anti-narcotics counterparts to fight the drug trade IMPACTS: • Reduction in the demand and supply of narcotic drugs countrywide • Effective functioning of the unit in the fight against the drug trade • Strengthened capacity to tackle the narcotic drug trade INDICATORS: • Number of narcotic drugs dealers detained • Volume of narcotic drugs intercepted annually • Number of narcotic drugs operations involving foreign counterparts FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 517 Customs Anti Narcotics Unit Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 229 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 230 - AGENCY 54 - MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY Vice-President and Minister Honourable Khemraj Ramjattan Permanent Secretary Ms. A. Johnson Mission Statement To formulate policies with respect to public order and safety and to evaluate the implementation of such policies while assisting in protecting and maintaining the social fabric of Guyana.
The Ministry’s mission is addressed through six programme areas which are stated below.

Policy Development and Administration provides leadership, support and service to the other programmes by ensuring that mechanisms and processes are in place to achieve the ministry’s mission and objectives.

Police Force provides service and protection by preventing and detecting crime, maintaining law and order, controlling traffic, safeguarding property and preserving the peace.
Prison Service provides for the custody and retraining of persons committed to the prisons, and engages them in economic and other social programmes.

Police Complaints Authority ensures that complaints against the Police Force are documented and action is taken.

Fire Service is responsible for educating the public and its staff in the prevention of fires and extinguishing fires so as to protect life and property.
Customs Anti Narcotics Unit is responsible for combating the narcotic drugs trade through the detection, detention and seizure of narcotic drugs and proceeds from narcotic drugs trafficking.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 231 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 541 Policy Development and Administration 54101 Strategic Direction and Management 54102 Administrative Support Services 54103 Strategic Planning and Information 54104 Security Support Services 54105 Parole Board 542 Police Force 54201 Security Policy and Implementation 54202 Stratgic Planning and Development 54203 Administrative Support Services 5410101 Strategic Direction 5410102 Strategic Management 5410103 Expenditure Planning and Management 5410201 General Administration 5410202 Records Management 5410203 Human Resource Management 5410204 Budget and Finance 5410301 Strategic Planning and Information 5410401 Community Policing 5410501 Parole Board 5420101 Security Policy 5420102 Advisory Services 5420103 Public Relations 5420104 Professional Responsibility Services 5420201 Stratgic Planning and Development 5420301 Human Resource Management 5420302 Recruitment 5420303 Training 5420304 Budget and Finance 54204 Immigration 5420305 Buildings and Infrastructure Development Service 54205 Band and other Related Services 54206 Operations 5420401 General Administration 5420402 Port Services 5420403 Passport Processing 5420501 Band 5420502 Sports 5420503 Messes and Bars 5420601 General Administration 5420602 Traffic Operations 5420603 Transportation Service Support 5420604 Communications and Information Technology 5420605 Tactical Services Source: Ministry of Finance Programme
 Performance Statements - 232 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 54207 Criminal Investigations 54208 Auxiliaries 54209 National Security 5420606 Canine and Mounted Services 5420607 Citizen Reporting Services 5420701 General Administration 5420702 General Investigations (Narcotics, Homicide, Fraud) 5420703 Crime Prevention 5420704 Intelligence Operations 5420705 Crime Laboratory Services 5420706 Juvenile Rehabilitation and Reintegration 5420707 Court Services 5420801 Auxiliaries 5420901 General Administration
 5420902 Human Resource Management 5420903 Field Operation 543 Prison Service 54301 Strategic Planning and Development 54302 Administrative Support Services 54303 Georgetown Prison 5430101 Strategic Planning and Development 5430201 Human Resource Management 5430202 Budget and Finance 54304 New Amsterdam Prison 54305 Mazaruni Prison 54306 Sibley Hall Prison 54307 Lusignan Prison 54308 Timehri Prison 5430301 General Administration 5430302 Operations 5430303 Prisoners Welfare 5430401 General Administration 5430402 Operations 5430403 Prisoners Welfare 5430404 Agricultural Development 5430501 General Administration 5430502 Operations 5430503 Prisoners Welfare 5430504 Agricultural Development 5430601 General Administration 5430602 Operations 5430603 Prisoners Welfare 5430604 Agricultural Development 5430701 General Administration 5430702 Operations 5430703 Prisoners Welfare 5430704 Agricultural Development 5430801 General Administration 5430802 Operations Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 233 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 544 Police Complaints Authority 54401 Police Complaints Authority 545 Fire Service 5430803 Prisoners Welfare 5430804 Agricultural Development 5440101 Police Complaint Authority 54501 Policy Implementation and Adminstration 5450101 Policy Implementation and Adminstration 54502 Administrative Support Services 54503 Operations 54504 Prevention 546 Customs Anti Narcotics Unit 54601 Customs Anti Narcotics Operations 5450201
 General Administration 5450202 Budget and Finance 5450203 Records Management 5450204 Human Resource Management 5450301 General Administration 5450302 Fire Fighting and Special Services 5450303 Workshop 5450401 General Administration 5450402 Public Education 5450403 Inspections and Investigations 5450404 Licenses and Safety Certificates 5450405 Processing of Plans 5460101 Customs Anti Narcotics Operations Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 234 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code
 Project Component Project Title 1216500 1216600 1216700 1216800 1216900 1217000 2405800 2405900 2406000 2406100 2509500 2608200 2608300 2608400 2608500 2608600 2608700 2608800 2608900 2609000 Citizen Security Strengthening Programme Buildings - Home Affairs Citizen Security Programme II Police Stations and Buildings Buildings - Prisons Fire Ambulances and Stations Land Transport - Home Affairs Land and Water Transport - Police Land and Water Transport - Prisons Land and Water Transport - Fire Equipment and Furniture - Police Office Equipment and Furniture - Home Affairs Equipment - Police Other Equipment - Prisons Agricultural Equipment - Prisons Tools and Equipment - Prisons Police Complaints Authority Communication Equipment - Fire Tools and Equipment - Fire Office Equipment and Furniture - Fire Citizen Security Strengthening Programme Buildings - Home Affairs Citizen Security Programme II Police Stations and Buildings Buildings - Prisons Fire Ambulances and Stations Land Transport - Home Affairs Land and Water Transport - Police Land and Water Transport - Prisons Land and Water Transport - Fire Equipment and Furniture - Police Office Equipment and Furniture - Home Affairs Equipment - Police Other Equipment - Prisons Agricultural Equipment - Prisons Tools and Equipment - Prisons Police Complaints Authority Communication Equipment - Fire Tools and Equipment - Fire Office Equipment and Furniture - Fire AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE
 Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 4,385,626 8,859 4,376,767 686,027 3,690,740 2,061,656 1,629,084 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance
 Statements - 235 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 541 Policy Development and Administration OBJECTIVE: To provide support and service to the Constituent departments so as to enable the Ministry to fulfil its mission.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure proper and effective utilisation of human resources in order to achieve the goals of the Ministry and the satisfaction and development of employees • Collect and analyse data and assist in the derivation of policy and co-ordinate the development and implementation of plans • Formulate, implement and monitor National Security Policies • Re-introduce reformed prisoners into the community to serve a part of their sentence under supervision IMPACTS: • All administrative matters within the purview of the Secretariat are addressed • Updated National Security Policies • A well functioning Parole Board • Reformed prisoners becoming law abiding citizens INDICATORS: • Number of National Security Policies updated • Number of visits to prison locations conducted by the Parole Board • Number of reformed prisoners repeating offenses FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 541 Policy Development and Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 236 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 542 Police Force OBJECTIVE: To deliver the highest standard of professional police services and to serve and protect citizens by preventing and detecting all forms of crime in the maintenance of law order and the preservation of the peace.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure the security of the state and maintain law and order • Maintain an adequately resourced institution to execute functions • Reduce corruption of the Force • Prevent and investigate crimes • Maintain an updated and comprehensive criminal database • Arrest the spread of organised gangs IMPACTS: • Security of the state is preserved • Efficient operations of the Force • Increased public trust and confidence in the integrity of the Force • Safety of citizens is assured INDICATORS: • Crime rate per 100,000 population • Percentage of crimes solved as a proportion of crimes reported • Percentage of crimes solved with assistance of the public • Percentage of convictions secured • Number of new businesses established • Murder as a percentage of serious crimes • Percentage of court cases lost due to poor evidence provided by the Police Force • Proportion of recommendations of the Police Complaints Authority that are implemented FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 542 Police Force Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 237 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 543 Prison Service OBJECTIVE: To ensure all penal institutions foster an environment where safety is assured and offenders are rehabilitated and reintegrated into society as law abiding citizens, thereby maintaining public safety.
STRATEGIES: • Provide effective leadership and management of the penal system • Provide a secure environment for staff and offenders • Ensure that all penal institutions are adequately resourced • Conduct institutional strengthening • Rehabilitation of offenders through training and counselling IMPACTS: • Continuous improvement in the performance of penal institutions • The welfare of offenders and staff are addressed • Effective functioning of penal institutions • Competent staff to execute all functions • Rehabilitated and reintegrated offenders INDICATORS: • Number of prison breaks • Number of incidents in penal institutions • Number of prisoners trained that are rehabilitated and reintegrated into society • Proportion of staff trained in prison management • Number of instances of recidivism FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 543 Prison Service Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 238 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 544 Police Complaints Authority OBJECTIVE: To respond to complaints and supervise the investigation of serious crimes alleged to have been committed by members of the Police Force.
STRATEGIES: • Assess complaints and supervise the investigation of certain serious crimes alleged to have been committed by members of the Police Force • Supervise the investigation of crimes alleged to have been committed by members of the Police Force • Submit to the Director of Public Prosecutions reports of any investigations before criminal proceeding are initiated IMPACTS: • Complaints are investigated and written reports are submitted to the Commissioner of Police • Reports are submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions to facilitate the initiation of criminal proceedings INDICATORS: • Number of complaints reported • Number of complaints investigated • Number of complaints resolved • Number of days taken to investigate complaints • Number of reports submitted within stipulated time FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 544 Police Complaints Authority Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 239 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 545 Fire Service OBJECTIVE: To educate the public and staff in the prevention of fires and to extinguish fires so as to protect life and property.
STRATEGIES: • Develop plans and systems for effective management of the Fire Service • Ensure proper and effective utilisation of resources in order to execute the functions of the Fire Service • Protect properties as well as the public from the dangers of fire and other emergencies • Ensure that fire prevention activities are conducted in a manner that maximises public safety • Ensure fires are quickly extinguished and fire alarms thoroughly investigated IMPACTS: • Strategic alignment of the Fire Service with the national security priorities.
• Improved overall performance of the Fire Service • Reduced destruction of property and loss of life due to fires INDICATORS: • Number of buildings inspected for compliance with fire safety standards • Number of properties saved from fire • Number of fire alarms investigated • Number of fire prevention activities executed • Number of fire safety certificates issued FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 545 Fire Service Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 240 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 546 Customs Anti Narcotics Unit OBJECTIVE: To combat the narcotics drug trade through the detection and seizure of narcotics drugs, detention of narcotics drug traffickers and seizure of the proceeds from narcotics drugs trafficking.
STRATEGIES: • Acquire and utilise information and intelligence optimally to combat the narcotics drug trade nationally • Execute functions in accordance with narcotic drug policies and maintain the integrity of the unit • Coordinate with local and foreign anti-narcotics counterparts to fight the drug trade IMPACTS: • Reduction in the demand and supply of narcotic drugs countrywide • Effective functioning of the unit in the fight against the drugs trade • Strengthened capacity to tackle the narcotic drug trade INDICATORS: • Number of narcotic drug traffickers detained • Number of convictions secured for drug-related crimes • Value of assets seized for drug-related crimes • Number of officers of the Unit passing integrity tests • Volume of narcotic drugs intercepted annually • Number of narcotic drug operations involving foreign counterparts FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 546 Customs Anti Narcotics Unit Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Vice-President and Minister of Public Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 241 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 242 - AGENCY 52 - MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Attorney General and Minister Honourable Basil Williams Permanent Secretary Ms.
I. Anandjit Mission Statement To ensure an adequate system for the administration of justice; to give sound legal advice and provide competent legal representation to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana; and to draft legislation that will give effect to the constitutional, political and social objectives of the government.

The Ministry’s mission is addressed through five programme areas which are stated below.
The Main Office is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration, necessary for the formulation of relevant sector strategies, which are critical for the successful implementation of the ministry’s strategic plan.

This programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
The Ministry Administration is responsible for coordinating and managing efficiently the available human, financial and physical resources critical to the successful administration of the ministry’s operations.

The Attorney General’s Chambers has the responsibility of drafting original bills, amendment bills and subsidiary pieces of legislation with the purpose of giving effect to the government’s aspirations and goals with respect to its constitutional, political, social and economic objectives.
The Attorney General’s Chambers also gives advice to ministries and departments concerning legal matters and provides legal representation, in court, for the Government in matters brought by the state and against the state.

State Solicitor includes three sub-programmes: State Solicitor, Public Trustee and Official Receiver.

The State Solicitor is responsible for filing all pleadings in actions instituted by the State and against the State.
The Public Trustee is responsible for administering estates of deceased persons, minors and companies in liquidation.

The Official Receiver collects rents for the government.

The Deeds Registry administers the laws enacted by Parliament affecting land by way of transport, land registration and mortgages as well as the laws relating to trade marks, patents, copyrights, trade unions, companies, partnerships, business names, powers of attorney, contracts and other deeds.
It is worthy to note that the Ministry of Legal Affairs does not have any day-to-day supervisory control over the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Ombudsman, Supreme Court or Magistrates Court.

However, for the purposes of Parliamentary accountability, the Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs is accountable.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 243 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme 521 Main Office SubProgramme Activity 52101 Minister Secretariat 52102 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 5210101 Minister Secretariat 5210201 Secretariat of the Permanent Secretary 52201 General Administration 52202 Budgeting, Finance and Accounting 5220101 General Administration 5220201 Budgeting, Finance and Accounting 52301 Legal Advice and Litigation 52302 Drafting Division 5230101 Legal Advice and Litigation 5230201 Drafting Division 522 Ministry Administration 523 Attorney General's Chambers 524 State Solicitor 52401 State Solicitor 52402 Public Trustee 52403 Official Receiver 525 Deeds Registry 52501 Programme Administration 52502 Notarial 52503 Conveyance 52504 Land Registry 52505 Sub-Registry (Berbice) 52506 Sub-Registry (Suddie) 5240101 State Solicitor 5240201 Public Trustee 5240301 Official Receiver 5250101 Programme Administration 5250201 Notarial 5250301 Conveyance 5250401 Land Registry 5250501 Sub-Registry (Berbice) 5250601 Sub-Registry (Suddie) Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 244 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1201300 1201500 1501100 2401100 2501500 2501600 2501700 Buildings Buildings Justice Improvement Programme Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment Furniture and Equipment Furniture and Equipment Buildings Buildings Justice Improvement Programme Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment
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STRATEGIES: • Ensure policies and activities of all programmes reflect the ministry’s mission • Advise cabinet, and recommend decisions to be taken regarding legal affairs and legislation • Ensure optimal utilization of financial, human and physical resources allocated to the ministry • Ensure coordination between local plans and national policies IMPACTS: • Timely submission of reports • Financial resources utilised in accordance with Fiscal Management and Accountability Act INDICATORS: • Number of Cabinet papers produced • Number of publications issued FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 521 Main Office Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 246 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 522 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient coordination of the ministry’s human resources; maintain the ministry’s administrative records; and ensure that accounting practices are in compliance with the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure the optimal and effective utilisation of financial, human and physical resources of the ministry • Provide effective and efficient registry, personnel and other essential support services • Monitor and manage the activities of the ministry IMPACTS: • Financial resources utilised in accordance with Fiscal Management & Accountability Act • Timely submission of reports INDICATORS: • Number of reports delivered on time • Number of personnel records updated • Value of revenue collected • Number of vacancies filled FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 522 Ministry Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 247 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 523 Attorney General's Chambers OBJECTIVE: To give sound legal advice and provide competent legal representation to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana; and to draft legislation that will give effect to the constitutional, political and social objectives of the government.
STRATEGIES: • Provide competent legal advice and draft legislation that will give effect to the objectives of the government • Provide legal services both at home and abroad • Promote the activities of the ministry through the processing and dissemination of information • Provide training to new entrants to the legal services at the mid-career level, short training courses and other specialised courses for government officials IMPACTS: • Reduction in time taken to produce the legislation / order • Government is guided of its legal options • Reduction of time taken to complete / tender legal advice INDICATORS: • Number of legislation / order drafted • Number of legal cases filed FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 523 Attorney General's Chambers Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 122,564 150,129 150,247 816,989 .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 248 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 524 State Solicitor OBJECTIVE: To file all pleadings in actions instituted by the state and against the state, to administer estates of deceased persons, minors and companies in liquidation and collect rents for the government.
STRATEGIES: • Provide registry, personnel and other essential support services to the State Solicitor • Administer estates • Collect rents for the government IMPACTS: • Timely completion of administering estates of deceased persons, minors and companies in liquidation INDICATORS: • Number of estates administered for: deceased persons, minors and companies in liquidation • Value of rent collected FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 524 State Solicitor Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 249 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 525 Deeds Registry OBJECTIVE: To administer the laws enacted by Parliament affecting land by way of transport, land registration and mortgages as well as the laws relating to trade marks, patents, copyrights, trade unions, companies, partnerships, business names, powers of attorney, contracts and other deeds.
STRATEGIES: • Co-ordinate the functions of the Deeds Registry and to maintain the administrative records in an efficient and effective manner • Assist owners of land in land registration areas to acquire Certificates of Title • Νotarize documents and register notarized documents • Issue transport to owners of land in Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice IMPACTS: • Reduction in time taken to process transports • Reduction in time taken to issue Certificates of Titles • Reduction in time taken to register companies, business names and unions INDICATORS: • Νumber of transports processed • Number of business names and applications processed • Νumber of trademarks, patents and design applications processed FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 525 Deeds Registry Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 250 - AGENCY 53 - GUYANA DEFENCE FORCE Commander-in-Chief His Excellency David A. Granger Chief of Staff Brigadier Mark Phillips Mission Statement To defend the territorial integrity of Guyana, to assist the civil power in the maintenance of law and order, and to contribute to the economic development of this country.
The Mission of the Defence Headquarters is addressed through one programme area, consisting of three sub programmes, as outlined below.

Force Policy Direction and Implementation is the command and control centre of the Guyana Defence Force, and is primarily responsible for upholding the mission of the Guyana Defence Force, and for providing leadership and direction to the Force.

Defence Support is responsible for providing administration and quartering services for the Guyana Defence Force.
Operations and Training plans and coordinates all operations and training in the Guyana Defence Force.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 251 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 531 Defence and Security Support 53101 Force Policy Structure and Implementation 53102 Defence Support 53103 Operations and Training 5310101 Chief of Staff Secretariat 5310103 Legal Services 5310104 Audit and Inspection 5310105 Education, Public Relations, Civil Affairs 5310106 Research and Development 5310201 Transporation Service Support 5310202 Finance Services 5310203 Human Resources Management 5310204 Regimental Protocol and Ceremonies 5310205 Maintenance of Troops 5310206 Agriculture Development 5310207 Buildings & Infrastructure Development Service 5310208 Communication and Information Technology 5310302 Training and Support Services 5310303 Sea Operations 5310304 Air Operations 5310305 Land Operations 5310306 Maintenance of Equipment 5310307 Intelligence Operations 5310308 Special Operations 5310309 Indirect Fire Support Operations CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component 1200100 1200300 2404600 2800100 2800200 3400500 5100200 5100300 Buildings - GDF Marine Development Air, Land and Water Transport Pure Water Supply Agriculture Development Infrastructure IT Equipment National Flagship - Essequibo Project Title Buildings - GDF Marine Development Air, Land and Water Transport Pure Water Supply Agriculture Development Infrastructure Equipment National Flagship - Essequibo Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 252 - AGENCY
 FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 7,242,400 7,926,253 8,044,868 9,145,457 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 253 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 531 Defence and Security Support OBJECTIVE: To defend the territorial integrity of Guyana, to assist the civil power in the maintenance of law and order, and to contribute to the economic development of this country.
STRATEGIES: • Secure and defend Guyanese territory • Provide and administer effective quartering services • Plan and co-ordinate all operations and training IMPACTS: • Guyana’s borders are safe and secure • Operations are conducted within the Defence Act and the Standard Operating Procedures of the Force • Officers and ranks of the Force are multidimensional and mission-oriented • Members of the Force are operationally ready INDICATORS: • Number of sea, land and air operations • Number of confirmatory exercise and administrative inspections • Number of continuous training in all phases of military operations • Number of mandatory exercises and tests at the end of all training courses FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 531 Defence and Security Support Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 7,242,400 7,926,253 8,044,868 9,145,457 .
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Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 254 - AGENCY 55 - SUPREME COURT Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag) Honourable Justice Carl Singh Chief Magistrate (ag) Ms. Priya Beharry Registrar Vacant Mission Statement To provide the required support service to the judiciary to achieve the aims and objectives of social justice.
The Supreme Court of Judicature constitutes two programme areas which are stated below.

Supreme Court: The laws of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana are administered mainly in the Supreme Court of the Judicature, which consists of the Courts of Summary Jurisdiction commonly referred to as Magistrates Courts, the High Court and its appellate jurisdiction called the Full Court.

It also controls the Land Court, and Sub-Registry in New Amsterdam and the Court of Appeal.
The Supreme Court provides administrative, clerical and other support services for the aforementioned courts.
Magistracy: The Magistrates Courts have been divided into eight magisterial districts, for administrative purposes namely: Corentyne Magisterial District with head offices at Whim; Berbice Magisterial District with head offices in New Amsterdam; East Demerara Magisterial District with head offices at Vigilance; Georgetown Magisterial District with head offices in Georgetown; this district also controls the interior districts of North West and Rupununi;West Demerara Magisterial District with head offices at Suddie; this district also controls part of the North West District; North West District administered by Georgetown and Suddie; and Rupununi Magisterial District administered by Georgetown.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 255 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 551 Supreme Court of Judicature 55101 Administration 55102 Supreme Court Registry 552 Magistracy 55201 Georgetown Magisterial District 55202 Berbice Magisterial District Services 55203 Corentyne Magisterial District 55204 East Demerara Magisterial District 55205 Essequibo Magisterial District 55206 West Demerara Magisterial District 5510101 General Administration 5510102 Accounts' Services 5510103 Secretariat Services of Judicial Service Commission 5510201 Court Reporters 5510202 Marshals' Branch 5510203 Probate (Estates) Services 5510204 Judicial Services 5510205 Court of Appeal 5510206 Land Court 5510207 Berbice Sub-Registry 5510208 Essequibo Sub-Registry 5520101 Administration 5520102 Judicial Services 5520103 Bailiffs' Services 5520104 Appeals and Depositions Services 5520105 Collecting Officers' Services 5520201 Berbice Magisterial District 5520301 Corentyne Magisterial District 5520401 East Demerara Magisterial District 5520501 Essequibo Magisterial District 5520601 West Demerara Magisterial District CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component 1201400 2403900 2501400 4402600 Buildings Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment Supreme Court of Judicature Project Title Buildings Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment Supreme Court of Judicature Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 256 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY
 DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,243,836 1,410,018 1,298,688 1,448,038 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 257 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 551 Supreme Court of Judicature OBJECTIVE: To provide the required support services to the judiciary to achieve the aims of social justice.
STRATEGIES: • Provide administrative, clerical and other support services for the Supreme Court of Judicature, i.e., the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Courts of Summary Jurisdiction • Record court proceedings accurately and serve legal documents and execute levies • Provide certificates of grant, probate, and wills or letters of administration • Process records of appeals to be presented before the Court of Appeal • Adjudicate over petitions for declaration of prescriptive title to land and assist applicants to acquire Certificates of IMPACTS: • True records of proceedings are maintained • Enforcement of orders of the court and improved access to justice • Executors and administrators are allowed to administer the estates of deceased persons • Equality, fairness and integrity • Issuance of Certificates of Title and prescriptive title to land INDICATORS: • Reduction in backlog cases • Timeliness of judicial decisions • Percentage of backlogged cases reduced • Level of public trust and confidence FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 551 Supreme Court of Judicature Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 286,346 455,004 410,616 198,996 183,546 15,450 211,621 44,388 741,350 298,684 599,139 489,939 222,546
 204,171 18,375 267,393 109,200 112,125 0 1,007,581 1,448,038 964,284 1,296,541 73,691 62,710 10,981 0 0 0 890,593 1,296,541 43,297 151,497 897,823 1,119,705 1,448,038 .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 258 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 552 Magistrates Department OBJECTIVE: To provide the required support services to the Magistracy (and Judiciary) to achieve the aims and objectives of social justice.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that justice is dispensed according to the laws of Guyana • Issue warrants and summons and execute writs and warrants • Collect fines and fees and bank revenue • Submit depositions and appeals to the Supreme Court Registrar and the Director of Public Prosecutions • Administer the suitors and the maintenance and bastardy accounts IMPACTS: • Cases are heard by the Magistrates • Defendants and plaintiffs attend court and orders of the court are executed • Monies are collected and paid out to beneficiaries • Documentation of court proceedings INDICATORS: • Percentage of backlogged cases reduced • Timeliness of judicial decisions • Level of public trust and confidence FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 552 Magistrates Department Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 259 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 260 - AGENCY 56 - PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS Director of Public Prosecutions Ms. S. Ali-Hack Mission Statement The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions continues to play a vital role in the administration of justice in criminal matters.
It is the authority vested with power and responsibility of exercising control over the prosecutions of all criminal matters.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions addresses its mission through one programme area which is stated below.

Public Prosecutions is engaged in instituting and undertaking criminal proceedings other than court martial, and the taking over and continuing of criminal proceedings instituted by the Police whenever it is expedient and in the interests of justice to do so.
The Chambers also give legal advice to the Police and other law enforcement agencies in relation to criminal matters and prosecutions.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 261 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 561 Public Prosecutions 56101 General Administration 56102 Chambers 5610101 Administration 5610102 Budget and Accounts 5610201 Chambers CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 2500700 Director of Public Prosecutions Director of Public Prosecutions AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 105,901 111,655 110,940 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 262 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 561 Public Prosecutions OBJECTIVE: To ensure that no citizen is unjustifiably charged and prosecuted, and whose act justify the institution of criminal proceedings and are prosecuted accordingly.
STRATEGIES: • Exercise control over the prosecution of all criminal matters • Institute and undertake criminal proceedings against any person before any court, other than a court martial • Continue and discontinue any criminal proceeding that may have been instituted by any other person or authority • Provide legal advice on criminal matters to government departments, ministries, police and other law enforcement agencies, and appear on their behalf in the courts IMPACTS: • Cases are heard expeditiously • Government departments, ministries and other law enforcement agencies are given adequate legal assistance and representation • Resolution of public complaints and queries INDICATORS: • Number of indictments filed • Number of cases disposed • Number of nolle prosequi entered and re-indictments FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 561 Public Prosecutions Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 105,901 111,655 110,940 131,014 .
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Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 263 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 264 - AGENCY 57 - OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN Ombudsman Justice Winston Moore Mission Statement To correct faults in the administration of government ministries, departments and certain other authorities.
The Office of the Ombudsman addresses its mission through one programme area which is stated below.

Ombudsman guarantees protection to members of the public against the abuse or misuse of power by the bureaucracy.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 265 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme 571 Ombudsman SubProgramme Activity 57101 Ombudsman 5710101 Ombudsman CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 2500600 Office of the Ombudsman Office of the Ombudsman AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 266 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 571 Ombudsman OBJECTIVE: To guarantee protection to members of the public against the abuse or misuse of power by the bureaucracy.
STRATEGIES: • Investigate complaints of injustice done to any member of the public by government departments and certain public designated bodies and agencies • Provide informal, dependable and freely accessible service to members of the public • Offer guidance to members of the public whose complaints are outside of the jurisdiction of the Office of the Ombudsman • Ensure that members of the public are treated alike and there is no discrimination on the ground of race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex Investigation of public complaints IMPACTS: • • Forum where public complaints can be addressed • Increased public awareness and services provided INDICATORS: • Number of resolutions of public complaints • Number of investigations • Number of public forums • Timely submission of Ombudsman report to the National Assembly FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 571 Ombudsman Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 267 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 268 - AGENCY 58 - PUBLIC SERVICE APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Chairman Vacant Registrar Mr. A.
Grant Mission Statement To see justice granted to all pensionable public servants in relation to appointment by promotion of any person to a public office, and the exercise of disciplinary control over any person holding, or acting in any public office.

The Public Service Appellate Tribunal addresses its mission through one programme area which is stated below.
Public Service Appellate Tribunal is responsible for expediting the hearing of appeals of/by pensionable public servants instead of having them join the long list of matters in the High Court that must go through the normal course of action.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 269 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 581 Public Service Appellate Tribunal 58101 Public Service Appellate Tribunal 5810101 Public Service Appellate Tribunal CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 2500900 Public Service Appellate Tribunal Public Service Appellate Tribunal AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 270 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 581 Public Service Appellate Tribunal OBJECTIVE: To see justice granted to all pensionable public servants in relation to appointment by promotion of any person to a public office, and the exercise of disciplinary control over any person holding, or acting in any public office.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that all appeals are given a fair hearing within a reasonable time, and that rulings are made in an expeditious and fair manner • Recommend, implement and ensure that established policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to in order to permit the proper functioning of the Office • Adherence to policies, principles, and practices of the public service to meet Public Service Appellate Tribunal’s administrative needs • Enhance productivity and maintain high standards IMPACTS: • Appellants receive a fair hearing within a reasonable time • Decisions are made in a timely and fair manner • Tribunal decisions are majority based INDICATORS: • Time taken for decisions of the Tribunal to be made • Timely presentation of Annual Reports to Parliament FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 581 Public Service Appellate Tribunal Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of State Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 271 - Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 272 - AGENCY 71 - REGION 1: BARIMA/WAINI Regional Chairman Mr. Brentnol Ashley Regional Executive Officer Mr. N. Fisher Mission Statement To provide for the coordination and utilisation of human and material resources within the Region, to promote quality services and sustainable physical and institutional infrastructures, and to enhance orderly development in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the people in pursuit of improved living conditions for the residents of the region.
The Region addresses its mission through four programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of the national policies.

The Programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.

Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 273 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 711 Regional Administration and Finance 71101 Main Office 712 Public Works 71102 Regional Administration 71103 Budgeting and Finance 7110101 Secretariat of the RDC 7110102 Secretariat of the REO 7110201 Regional Administration 7110301 Budgeting and Finance 71201 Buildings 71202 Roads, Trails, Bridges & Other Infrastructure 7120101 Administration 7120201 Roads,Trails, Bridges & Other Infrastructure 71203 Mechanical Workshop 71204 Public Utilities 713 Education Delivery 71301 Programme Administration 714 Health Services 71302 Nursery Level 71303 Primary Level 71304 Secondary Level 71401 Programme Administration 71402 District Hospital Services 71403 Primary Health Care 7120301 Mechanical Workshop 7120401 Water 7120402 Electricity 7130101 Administration 7130201 Nursery Level 7130301 Primary Level 7130401 Secondary Level 7130402 Dormitory Services 7140101 Administration 7140201 Administration and Ancillary Services 7140202 Medical and Nursing Services 7140301 Maternal & Child Health & Gen. Out-Patient Serv 7140302 Environmental Health Services 7140303 Malaria Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 274 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1100200 1202400 1202600 1208600 1400400 1901100 1902600 2401500 2502500 2502600 2502700 2502800 2601400 Bridges Buildings - Health Buildings - Education Buildings - Administration Roads
 Agricultural Development Infrastructural Development Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Staff Quarters Furniture and Equipment - Health Power Supply Bridges Buildings - Health Buildings - Education Buildings - Administration Roads Agricultural Development Infrastructural Development Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Staff Quarters Furniture and Equipment - Health Power Supply AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,558,343 1,765,929 1,757,147 1,978,334 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 275 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 711 Regional Administration and Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood
 Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous Peoples' Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable level of accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 711 Regional Administration and Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 276 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 712 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Increased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 277 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 713 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of trends/developments/innovations in education INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 713 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 278 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 714 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 714 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 279 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 280 - AGENCY 72 - REGION 2: POMEROON/SUPENAAM Regional Chairman Mr. Devanand Ramdatt Regional Executive Officer (ag) Mr. S. Singh Mission Statement To ensure that appropriate and adequate financial and management systems exist for the improvement of the physical, social, and economic well being of residents by providing quality health care, education, housing and agricultural lands and constructing and maintaining physical infrastructure for the orderly development of the region as indicated in national policies.
The Region addresses its mission through five programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of national policies.

The programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Agriculture is responsible for the development and maintenance of drainage and irrigation works, structures and other facilities for the enhancement of achieving greater production.

Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.
Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 281 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 721 Regional Administration and Finance 72101 Main Office 722 Agriculture 723 Public Works 72102 Regional Administration 72103 Budgeting & Finance 72201 Drainage and Irrigation 72301 Buildings 72302 Roads and Bridges 72303 Mechanical Workshop 724 Educational Delivery 72401 Programme Administration 72402 Nursery Level 72403 Primary Level 72404 Secondary Level 7210101 Secretariat of the RDC 7210102 Secretariat of the REO 7210201 General Support Services/Registry 7210202 Human Resources 7210203 Local Gov't Dept.
& Cooperatives 7210301 Budgeting and Finance 7220101 Drainage and Irrigation 7230101 Administration 7230102 Agriculture 7230201 Roads and Bridges 7230301 Mechanical Workshop 7240101 Administration 7240102 Schools' Supervision 7240201 Nursery Level 7240301 Primary Level 7240401 Secondary Level 725 Health Services 72501 Programme Administration 72502 Suddie Regional Hospital 7250101 Administration 72503 Oscar Joseph District Hospital 72504 Primary Health Care 7250201 Administration and Ancillary Services 7250202 General Medical Care 7250301 Administration and Ancillary Services 7250302 Medical and Nursing Services 7250401 Maternal & Child Health & Gen. Clin Serv 7250402 Environmental Health Services 7250403 Dental Public Health Services 7250404 Malaria Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 282 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1100300 1202700 1202800 1202900 1300700 1400500 1901200 2401600 2502900 2503000 2601600 4400800 Bridges Buildings - Health Buildings - Education Buildings - Administration Misc.
Drainage and Irrigation Works Roads Land Development Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Health Other Equipment Bridges Buildings - Health Buildings - Education Buildings - Administration Misc.
Drainage and Irrigation Works Roads Land Development Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Health Other Equipment AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 2,425,775 2,638,212 2,693,793 2,853,439 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 283 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 721 Regional Admin & Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous Peoples' Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable
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STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 721 Regional Admin & Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total
 Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 133,717 145,835 151,962 161,995 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 284 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 722 Agriculture OBJECTIVE: To develop and adequately drain and irrigate all lands within the Drainage and Irrigation (D & I) System for the social and economic benefit of all residents of the region.
Identify and advise on drainage and irrigation works STRATEGIES: • • Maintain and repair all existing infrastructures and access dams within the Drainage and Irrigation System • Provide adequate drainage and irrigation water for rice lands • Provide machine to do drainage and irrigation works and adequate transportation for officers IMPACTS: • Continuous upgrade, repair and maintenance of the region’s drainage and irrigation system • Reduced flooding and improved irrigation for increasing agricultural production • Easy access from farm to market • All works done to specification and all other infrastructure in good condition INDICATORS: • Number of work sites inspected • Number of trenches cleaned • Number of access dams prepared • Number of structures repaired and maintained FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 722 Agriculture Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 285 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 723 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Increased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Programme - 723 Public Works Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 170,790 181,560 182,477 156,760 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 79,052 27,751 24,314 3,437 51,301 91,739 87,360 27,824 24,256 3,568 59,536 94,200 88,290 27,438 23,896 3,542 60,852 94,187 94,090 27,791 24,116 3,675 66,299 62,670 Programme Total 170,790 181,560 182,477 156,760 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 286 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 724 Educational Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of trends/developments/innovations in education INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 724 Educational Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated
 Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 1,260,123 1,383,647 1,416,562 1,544,397 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 287 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 725 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 725 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 288 - AGENCY 73 - REGION 3: ESSEQUIBO ISLANDS/WEST DEMERARA Regional Chairman Mr. Julius Faeber Regional Executive Officer (ag) Mr. K. Ward Mission Statement To provide for the coordination and utilisation of human and material resources within the region, to promote quality services and sustainable physical and institutional infrastructures, and to enhance orderly development in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the people in pursuit of improved living conditions for the residents of the region.
The Region addresses its mission through five programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of national policies.

The programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Agriculture is responsible for the development and maintenance of drainage and irrigation works, structures and other facilities for the enhancement of achieving greater production.

Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.
Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 289 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 731 Regional Administration and Finance 73101 Main Office 732 Agriculture 733 Public Works 73102 Regional Administration 73103 Budgeting and Finance 73201 Drainage and Irrigation 73301 Buildings 73302 Roads and Bridges 734 Education Delivery 73401 Programme Administration 73402 Nursery Level 73403 Primary Level 73404 Secondary Level 7310101 Secretariat of the RDC 7310102 Secretariat of the REO 7310201 Gen. Support Services & Central Registry 7310202 Human Resources 7310203 Local Gov't Department & Cooperatives 7310301 Budgeting and Finance 7320101 Drainage and Irrigation 7330101 Buildings 7330102 Agriculture 7330201 Roads and Bridges 7340101 Administration 7340102 Schools' Supervision 7340201 Nursery Level 7340301 Primary Level 7340401 Secondary Level 73405 Practical Instruction Centres 73406 Craft Development and Sports 7340501 Practical Instruction Centres 7340601 Craft Development and Sports 735 Health Services 73501 Programme Administration 73502 West Demerara Regional Hospital 7350101 Administration 7350102 Finance 7350103 Registry 7350201 Ancillary Services 7350202 Dietary Services 7350203 Health Information System 7350204 Medical & Nursing Services Admin.
7350205 Medical Support Services 7350206 General Medical Care 7350207 Accident, Emergency and Out-Patient Clinic Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 290 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 73503 Leguan District Hospital 73504 Lenora District Hospital 73505 Wakenaam District Hospital 73506 Primary Health Care 7350301 Administration and Ancillary Services 7350302 Medical and Nursing Services 7350401 Administration and Ancillary Services 7350402 Medical and Nursing Services 7350501 Administration and Ancillary Services 7350502 Medical and Nursing Services 7350601 Maternal/Child Health/Gen.Clinical/ Out-Pat.
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7350602 Environmental Health Services 7350603 Dental Health Services CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1100400 1203000 1203100 1208700 1300800 1400600 1901300 1902500 2401700 2503100 2503200 2503300 Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Agricultural Development - D&I Roads Land Development Infrastructure Development Land and Water Transport Equipment - Health Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Education Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Agricultural Development - D&I Roads Land Development Infrastructure Development Land and Water Transport Equipment - Health Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 291 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 3,030,056 3,260,043 3,288,455 3,604,043 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 2,232,451
13,074 13,074 0 202,775 3,401,268 2,232,451 1,168,817 17,651 17,651 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 292 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 731 Regional Administration & Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous Peoples' Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable level of accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 731 Regional Administration & Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total
 Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 154,246 162,330 161,190 169,715 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 293 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 732 Agriculture OBJECTIVE: To develop and adequately drain and irrigate all lands within the Drainage and Irrigation (D & I) System for the social and economic benefit of all residents of the region.
Identify and advise on drainage and irrigation works STRATEGIES: • • Maintain and repair all existing infrastructures and access dams within the Drainage and Irrigation System • Provide adequate drainage and irrigation water for rice lands • Provide machine to do drainage and irrigation works and adequate transportation for officers IMPACTS: • Continuous upgrade, repair and maintenance of the region’s drainage and irrigation system • Reduced flooding and improved irrigation for increasing agricultural production • Easy access from farm to market • All works done to specification and all other infrastructure in good condition INDICATORS: • Number of work sites inspected • Number of trenches cleaned • Number of access dams prepared • Number of structures repaired and maintained FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 732 Agriculture Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 294 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 733 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Increased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Programme - 733 Public Works Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 185,084 189,381 182,572 124,262 Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total 78,108 16,401 14,533 1,869 61,706 106,976 185,084 87,881 17,647 15,524 2,123 70,234 101,500 189,381 81,085 17,642 15,718 1,924 63,444 101,486 78,857 14,913 13,024 1,889 63,944 45,405 182,572 124,262 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 295 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 734 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of trends/developments/innovations in education INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 734 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated
 Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 1,729,546 1,857,009 1,885,633 2,070,948 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 296 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 735 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 735 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 297 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 298 - AGENCY 74 - REGION 4: DEMERARA/MAHAICA Regional Chairman Ms. Genevieve Allen Regional Executive Officer (ag) Ms. A. Hinds Mission Statement To provide for the coordination and utilisation of human and material resources within the region, to promote quality services and sustainable physical and institutional infrastructures, and to enhance orderly development in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the people in pursuit of improved living conditions for the residents of the region.
The Region addresses its mission through five programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of national policies.

The programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Agriculture is responsible for the development and maintenance of drainage and irrigation works, structures and other facilities for the enhancement of achieving greater production.

Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.
Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 299 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 741 Regional Administration and Finance 74101 Main Office 74102 Regional Administration 742 Agriculture 74103 Budgeting and Finance 74201 Drainage and Irrigation 743 Public Works 74301 Buildings 74302 Roads and Bridges 74303 Mechanical Workshop 74304 Electricity Distribution (Timehri) 744 Education Delivery 74401 Programme Administration 74402 Nursery Level 74403 Primary Level 74404 Secondary Level 74405 Practical Instruction Centres 745 Health Services 74501 Programme Administration 7410101 Secretariat of the RDC 7410102 Secretariat of the REO 7410201 General Support Services/Central Registry 7410202 Human Resources 7410203 Local Government Office and Cooperatives 7410204 Craft Development 7410301 Budgeting and Finance 7420101 Drainage and Irrigation Structures 7420102 Canals and Access Dams 7430101 Administration 7430102 Agriculture 7430201 Roads and Bridges 7430301 Mechanical Workshop 7430401 Administration, Billing and Collection 7430402 Electricity Distribution 7440101 Administration 7440102 Schools' Supervision 7440201 Nursery Level 7440301 Primary Level 7440401 Secondary Level 7440501 Centre for Home Economics 7440502 Centre for Agriculture 7450101 Administration 7450102 Finance 74502 Primary Health Care 7450201 Maternal/Child Health/Gen.
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7450202 Environmental Health Services Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 300 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 7450203 Dental Health Services CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1100500 1203300 1203500 1208800 1400700 1701200 2404700 2503400 2503700 2506800 2506900 2606300 Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Roads Agricultural Development Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Health Furniture and Equipment - Administration Equipment - Health Power Supply Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Roads Agricultural Development Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Health Furniture and Equipment - Administration Equipment - Health Power Supply AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 3,163,205 3,547,338 3,614,377 4,145,946 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 3,163,205 205,031 2,958,174 2,109,251 848,923 15,028 15,028 0 3,547,338 228,710 3,318,628 2,363,922 954,706 15,068 15,068 0 3,614,377 4,145,946 228,532 3,385,844 2,356,148 1,029,696 16,152 16,152 0 237,387
 3,908,559 2,593,378 1,315,181 9,527 9,527 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 301 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 741 Regional Admin.
& Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous Peoples' Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable level of accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 741 Regional Admin.
& Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 141,737 152,937 157,919 173,795 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 302 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 742 Agriculture OBJECTIVE: To develop and adequately drain and irrigate all lands within the Drainage and Irrigation (D & I) System for the social and economic benefit of all residents of the region.
Identify and advise on drainage and irrigation works STRATEGIES: • • Maintain and repair all existing infrastructures and access dams within the Drainage and Irrigation System • Provide adequate drainage and irrigation water for rice lands • Provide machine to do drainage and irrigation works and adequate transportation for officers IMPACTS: • Continuous upgrade, repair and maintenance of the region’s drainage and irrigation system • Reduced flooding and improved irrigation for increasing agricultural production • Easy access from farm to market • All works done to specification and all other infrastructure in good condition INDICATORS: • Number of work sites inspected • Number of trenches cleaned • Number of access dams prepared • Number of structures repaired and maintained FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 742 Agriculture Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 303 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 743 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Increased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 743 Public Works Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 164,020 177,110 175,145 164,231 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 304 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 744 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 744 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs
 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 2,267,760 2,590,047 2,664,919 2,945,603 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 305 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 745 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 745 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 306 - AGENCY 75 - REGION 5: MAHAICA/BERBICE Regional Chairman Mr. Vickchand Ramphal Regional Executive Officer Mr. A. Ambedkar Mission Statement To provide for the coordination and utilisation of human and material resources within the region, to promote quality services and sustainable physical and institutional infrastructures, and to enhance orderly development in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the people in pursuit of improved living conditions for the residents of the region.
The Region addresses its mission through five programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of national policies.

The programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Agriculture is responsible for the development and maintenance of drainage and irrigation works, structures and other facilities for the enhancement of achieving greater production.

Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.
Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 307 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 751 Regional Administration and Finance 75101 Main Office 752 Agriculture 753 Public Works 75102 Regional Administration 75103 Budgeting and Finance 75201 Drainage and Irrigation 75301 Buildings 75302 Roads and Bridges 754 Education Delivery 75401 Programme Administration 75402 Nursery Level 75403 Primary Level 75404 Secondary Level 75405 Practical Instructions 75406 Craft Development 7510101 Secretariat of the RDC 7510102 Secretariat of the REO 7510201 Human Resources/Registry 7510202 Local Governement/Co-operatives 7510301 Budgeting and Finance 7520101 Drainage and Irrigation 7530101 Administration 7530201 Roads and Bridges 7540101 Administration 7540201 Nursery Level 7540301 Primary Level 7540401 Secondary Level 7540501 Centre for Home Economics 7540502 Centre for Industrial Arts 7540601 Craft Development 755 Health Services 75501 Programme Administration 75502 Fort Wellington District Hospital 7550101 Administration 75503 Mahaicony District Hospital 75504 Primary Health Care Services 7550201 Administration and Ancillary Services 7550202 Medical and Nursing Services 7550203 Dietary Services 7550301 Administration and Ancillary Services 7550302 Medical and Nursing Services 7550401 Maternal/Child Health/Gen.Clinical Serv.
7550402 Environmental Health Services 7550403 Dental Health Services Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 308 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1100600 1203600 1203700 1208900 1300900 1400800 1701300 1902700 2401900 2503800 2503900 2504000 Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Drainage and Irrigation Roads Land Development Infrastructure Development Land and Water Transport Furniture - Education Office Furniture and Equipment Furniture and Equipment - Health AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Drainage and Irrigation Roads Land Development Infrastructure Development Land and Water Transport Furniture - Education Office Furniture and Equipment Furniture and Equipment - Health DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,815,612 1,982,067 2,010,854 2,110,546 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements
 - 309 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 751 Regional Admin.
& Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous Peoples' Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable level of accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 751 Regional Admin.
& Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 310 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 752 Agriculture OBJECTIVE: To develop and adequately drain and irrigate all lands within the Drainage and Irrigation (D & I) System for the social and economic benefit of all residents of the region.
Identify and advise on drainage and irrigation works STRATEGIES: • • Maintain and repair all existing infrastructures and access dams within the Drainage and Irrigation System • Provide adequate drainage and irrigation water for rice lands • Provide machine to do drainage and irrigation works and adequate transportation for officers IMPACTS: • Continuous upgrade, repair and maintenance of the region’s drainage and irrigation system • Reduced flooding and improved irrigation for increasing agricultural production • Easy access from farm to market • All works done to specification and all other infrastructure in good condition INDICATORS: • Number of work sites inspected • Number of trenches cleaned • Number of access dams prepared • Number of structures repaired and maintained FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 752 Agriculture Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 311 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 753 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Ιncreased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Programme - 753 Public Works Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 185,694 182,689 182,801 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 94,395 27,700 25,235 2,465 66,695 91,299 91,689 24,682 22,483 2,199 67,007 91,000 91,857 24,852 22,483 2,369 67,005 90,944 0 178,108 102,898 29,633 27,199 2,434 73,265 75,210 Programme Total 185,694 182,689 182,801 178,108 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 312 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 754 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of trends/developments/innovations in education INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 754 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated
 Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 1,021,627 1,114,941 1,142,108 1,196,204 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 313 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 755 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 755 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 314 - AGENCY 76 - REGION 6: EAST BERBICE/CORENTYNE Regional Chairman Mr. Permaul Armoogan Regional Executive Officer Mr. P. Ramrattan Mission Statement To provide for the coordination and utilisation of human and material resources within the region, to promote quality services and sustainable physical and institutional infrastructures, and to enhance orderly development in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the people in pursuit of improved living conditions for the residents of the region.
The Region addresses its mission through five programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of national policies.

The programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Agriculture is responsible for the development and maintenance of drainage and irrigation works, structures and other facilities for the enhancement of achieving greater production.

Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.
Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 315 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 761 Regional Administration and Finance 76101 Main Office 762 Agriculture 763 Public Works 76102 Regional Administration 76103 Budgeting and Finance 76201 Programme Administration 76202 Drainage and Irrigation 76301 Programme Administration 76302 Buildings 76303 Roads and Bridges 76304 Mechanical Workshop 764 Education Delivery 76401 Programme Administration 76402 Nursery Level 76403 Primary Level 76404 Secondary Level 76405 Practical Instruction Centres 765 Health Services 76501 Programme Administration 7610101 Secretariat of the RDC 7610102 Secretariat of the REO 7610201 General Support Services/Registry 7610202 Human Resources 7610203 Local Government Office 7610301 Budgeting and Finance 7620101 Programme Administration 7620201 Drainage and Irrigation Structures 7620202 Canals 7620203 Access Dams 7630101 Programme Administration 7630201 Administration 7630202 Agriculture 7630301 Roads and Bridges 7630401 Mechanical Workshop 7640101 Administration 7640102 Schools' Supervision 7640103 Resource Centres 7640201 Nursery Level 7640301 Primary Level 7640401 Secondary Level 7640501 Centre for Home Economics 7640502 Centre for Industrial Arts 7640503 Special Needs 7650101 Administration 7650102 Finance and Registry Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 316 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 76502 New Amsterdam Regional Hospital 7650201 Ancillary Services
 7650202 Dietary Services 7650203 Administration/Health Information System 7650204 Medical and Nursing Services Administration 7650205 Medical Support Services 7650206 General Medical Care 7650207 Accident and Emergency Clinic 76503 National Psychiatric Hospital Fort Canje 7650301 Administration and Finance 7650302 Ancillary Services 7650303 Medical & Nursing Services Admin.
7650304 Psychiatric Clinic 7650305 Psychiatric Counselling 7650306 Pharmacy 7650307 Occupational Therapy 7650308 Dietary 7650401 Administration and Ancillary Services 7650402 Medical and Nursing Services 7650501 Administration and Ancillary Services 7650502 Medical and Nursing Services 7650601 Administration and Ancillary Services 7650602 Medical Services 7650701 Maternal/Child Health/Gen.Clinical Serv.
7650702 Environmental Health 7650703 Dental Health Services 76504 Port Mourant District Hospital 76505 Black Bush District Hospital 76506 Skeldon District Hospital 76507 Primary Health Care CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1100700 1203900 1204000 1208100 1301000 1401000 1901400 2402000 2504100 2504200 2504300 Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Drainage and Irrigation Roads Land Development Land Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Health Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Drainage and Irrigation Roads Land Development Land Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 317 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 4,141,724 4,481,595 4,525,536 4,910,340 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 0 4,141,724 383,386 3,758,339 2,268,733 1,489,606 32,285 32,285 0 0 0 0 4,481,595 425,356 4,056,239 2,378,777 1,677,462 26,750 26,750 0 4,525,536 4,910,340 425,355 4,100,182 2,378,110
 1,722,071 18,523 18,523 0 260,620 4,649,720 2,666,597 1,983,123 18,891 18,891 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 318 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 761 Regional Admin.
& Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous Peoples' Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable level of accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 761 Regional Admin.
& Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 116,232 134,551 132,223 137,777 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 319 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 762 Agriculture OBJECTIVE: To develop and adequately drain and irrigate all lands within the Drainage and Irrigation (D & I) System for the social and economic benefit of all residents of the region.
Identify and advise on drainage and irrigation works STRATEGIES: • • Maintain and repair all existing infrastructures and access dams within the Drainage and Irrigation System • Provide adequate drainage and irrigation water for rice lands • Provide machine to do drainage and irrigation works and adequate transportation for officers IMPACTS: • Continuous upgrade, repair and maintenance of the region’s drainage and irrigation system • Reduced flooding and improved irrigation for increasing agricultural production • Easy access from farm to market • All works done to specification and all other infrastructure in good condition INDICATORS: • Number of work sites inspected • Number of trenches cleaned • Number of access dams prepared • Number of structures repaired and maintained FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 762 Agriculture Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 320 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 763 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Increased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 763 Public Works Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 321 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 764 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of trends/developments/innovations in education INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 764 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated
 Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 2,127,537 2,305,493 2,339,389 2,549,130 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 322 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 765 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 765 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 1,039,740 1,132,806 1,143,612 1,356,931 .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 323 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 324 - AGENCY 77 - REGION 7: CUYUNI/MAZARUNI Regional Chairman Mr. Gordon Bradford Regional Executive Officer Mr. P. Ramotar Mission Statement To provide for the coordination and utilisation of human and material resources within the region, to promote quality services and sustainable physical and institutional infrastructures, and to enhance orderly development in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the people in pursuit of improved living conditions for the residents of the region.
The Region addresses its mission through four programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of national policies.

The programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.

Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 325 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 771 Regional Administration and Finance 77101 Main Office 772 Public Works 77102 Regional Administration 77103 Budgeting and Finance 77201 Programme Administration 77202 Buildings 77203 Roads and Bridges 77204 Drainage and River Defense 77205 Mechanical Workshop 773 Education Delivery 77301 Programme Administration 774 Health Services 77302 Nursery Level 77303 Primary Level 77304 Secondary Level 77401 Programme Administration 77402 Bartica District Hospital 77403 Kamarang District Hospital 77404 Enachu District Hosp.
7710101 Secretariat of the RDC 7710102 Secretariat of the REO 7710201 Human Resources, General Support Services/Registry 7710202 Local Government Services/Co-operatives and Craft 7710301 Budgeting and Finance 7720101 Programme Administration 7720201 Administration 7720202 Agriculture 7720301 Roads and Bridges 7720401 Drainage and River Defense 7720501 Mechanical Workshop 7730101 Administration 7730102 Schools' Supervision 7730201 Nursery Level 7730301 Primary Level 7730401 Secondary Level 7740101 Administration 7740201 Ancillary Services 7740202 Medical Support Services 7740203 Dietary Services 7740204 Medical & Nursing Services 7740205 General Medical Care 7740301 Administration & Ancillary Svs 7740302 Medical & Nursing Services 7740401 Administration & Ancillary Svs 7740402 Medical & Nursing Services Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 326 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 77405 Primary Health Care 7740501 Maternal /Child Health/Gen.
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7740502 Environmental Health 7740503 Dental Health Services CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1204100 1204200 1204300 1401100 1402100 1500900 2402100 2504400 2507600 2601800 2601900 2801300 Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Roads Bridges Sea and River Defence Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Staff Quarters Furniture and Equipment - Health Furniture and Equipment - Administration Other Equipment Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Roads Bridges Sea and River Defense Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Staff Quarters Furniture and Equipment - Health Furniture and Equipment - Administration Other Equipment AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,514,891 1,620,808 1,646,751 1,819,056 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme
4,750 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 327 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 771 Regional Admin.
& Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous Peoples' Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable level of accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 771 Regional Admin.
& Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 118,534 145,959 142,399 177,312 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 328 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 772 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Increased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 772 Public Works Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 329 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 773 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of trends/developments/innovations in education INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 773 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 330 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 774 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 774 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 331 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 332 - AGENCY 78 - REGION 8: POTARO/SIPARUNI Regional Chairman Mr. Bonaventure Fredricks Regional Executive Officer (ag) Mr. R. Downes Mission Statement To provide for the coordination and utilisation of human and material resources within the region, to promote quality services and sustainable physical and institutional infrastructures, and to enhance orderly development in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the people in pursuit of improved living conditions for the residents of the region.
The Region addresses its mission through four programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of national policies.

The programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.

Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 333 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 781 Regional Administration and Finance 78101 Main Office 782 Public Works 78102 Regional Administration 78103 Budgeting & Finance 78201 Programme Administration 78202 Buildings 7810101 Secretariat of the RDC 7810102 Secretariat of the REO 7810201 Regional Administration 7810301 Budgeting & Finance 7820101 Program Administration 7820201 Administration 78203 Roads, Trails, Bridges & Other Infra.
78204 Public Utilities 7820301 Roads, Trails, Bridges & Other Infras.
7820401 Mechanical Workshop 7820402 Electricity 783 Education Delivery 78301 Programme Administration 78302 Nursery Level 78303 Primary Level 78304 Secondary Level 7830101 Administration 7830201 Nursery Level 7830301 Primary Level 7830401 Secondary Level 7830402 Dormitory 784 Health Services 78401 Mahdia District Hospital 78402 Primary Health Care 7840101 Administration 7840102 Ancillary Svs 7840103 Medical & Nursing Services 7840201 Maternal/Child Health/Gen.

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7840202 Environmental Health Services 7840203 Malaria Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 334 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1100800 1204400 1204600 1209000 1209100 1401200 2402200 2504500 2504700 2504800 2507700 Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Staff Quarters Roads Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Health Furniture and Equipment Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Staff Quarters Roads Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Health Furniture and Equipment AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 335
 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 781 Regional Admin & Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous Peoples' Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable level of accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 781 Regional Admin & Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total
 Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 336 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 782 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Increased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 782 Public Works Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 155,215 150,631 157,216 176,670 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 337 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 783 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of trends/developments/innovations in education INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 783 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 338 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 784 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 784 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 185,027 193,530 192,372 220,163 .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 339 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 340 - AGENCY 79 - REGION 9: UPPER TAKATU/UPPER ESSEQUIBO Regional Chairman Mr. Bryan Allicock Regional Executive Officer (ag) Mr. C. Parker Mission Statement To provide for the coordination and utilisation of human and material resources within the region, to promote quality services and sustainable physical and institutional infrastructures, and to enhance orderly development in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the people in pursuit of improved living conditions for the residents of the region.
The Region addresses its mission through five programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of national policies.

The programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Agriculture is responsible for the development and maintenance of drainage and irrigation works, structures and other facilities for the enhancement of achieving greater production.

Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.
Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 341 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 791 Regional Administration and Finance 79101 Main Office 792 Agriculture 793 Public Works 79102 Regional Administration 79103 Budgeting & Finance 79201 Extension Services 79301 Programme Administration 79302 Buildings 79303 Roads, Trails & Bridges 79304 Mechanical Workshop 79305 Public Utilities 794 Education Delivery 79401 Programme Administration 795 Health Services 79402 Nursery Level 79403 Primary Level 79404 Secondary Level 79501 Programme Administration 79502 Lethem District Hospital 79503 Aishalton District Hospital 79504 Primary Health Care 7910101 Secretariat of the RDC 7910102 Secretariat of the REO 7910201 Regional Administration 7910301 Budgeting & Finance 7920101 Extension Services 7930101 Programme Administration 7930201 Administration 7930202 Agriculture 7930301 Roads, Trails and Bridges 7930401 Mechanical Workshop 7930501 Public Utilities 7940101 Administration 7940201 Nursery Level 7940301 Primary Level 7940401 Secondary Level 7940402 Dormitory 7950101 Administration 7950201 Administration & Ancillary Svs 7950202 Medical & Nursing Services 7950301 Administration & Ancillary Svs 7950302 Medical & Nursing Services 7950401 Maternal/Child Health/Gen.Clinic/Out-Patient Serv.
7950402 Environmental Health Services 7950403 Malaria Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 342 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1100900 1204700 1204800 1204900 1401300 1701400 1902300 2402300 2402400 2504900 2505100 2505200 2505300 2602200 2800400 Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Roads Agricultural Development Infrastructure Development Land Transport Water Transport Furniture - Staff Quarters Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Health Power Extension Water Supply Bridges Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Buildings - Administration Roads Agricultural Development Infrastructure Development Land Transport Water Transport Furniture - Staff Quarters Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Health Power Extension Water Supply AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,304,949 1,461,414 1,444,011 1,408,638 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 0 1,304,949 279,173 1,025,776 556,487 469,288 13,183 13,183 0 0 0 0 1,461,414 307,358 1,154,056 645,698 508,358 13,195 13,195
 0 1,444,011 1,408,638 306,118 180,959 1,137,894 1,227,679 641,911 495,982 4,373 4,373 0 702,740 524,939 9,983 9,983 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 343 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 791 Regional Admin.
& Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous Peoples' Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable level of accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 791 Regional Admin.
& Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 104,912 117,830 117,613 151,128 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 344 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 792 Agriculture OBJECTIVE: To increase food and nutrition security.
STRATEGIES: • Diversify crops and livestock production in the region • • • Provision of extension services Increase production of rice and beans Increase production of cattle and poultry IMPACTS: • Better nutrition through greater food security • Increased job creation INDICATORS: • Production level of rice and beans • Production level of beef and poultry • Number of acres of rice and beans under cultivation • Quantity of beef supplied to Regions outside of Region 9 particularly coastal regions • Number of visits to each sub-district by extension officer FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 792 Agriculture Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 345 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 793 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Increased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 793 Public Works Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 346 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 794 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of trends/developments/innovations in education INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 794 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated
 Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 347 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 795 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 795 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 348 - AGENCY 80 - REGION 10: UPPER DEMERARA/UPPER BERBICE Regional Chairman Mr. Renis Morian Regional Executive Officer Ms. Y. Hilliman Mission Statement To provide for the coordination and utilisation of human and material resources within the region, to promote quality services and sustainable physical and institutional infrastructures, and to enhance orderly development in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the people in pursuit of improved living conditions for the residents of the region.
The Region addresses its mission through four programme areas which are stated below.

Regional Administration and Finance is responsible for providing leadership and managerial administration necessary for the implementation of national policies.

The programme will promote efficient and optimal use of human, material and financial resources, the adoption of increased accountability measures and the strengthening of managerial and administrative capacity at all levels.
Public Works is responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient and safe design, supervision, construction and maintenance of civil works in the region.

Education Delivery is responsible for effective and efficient coordination, monitoring and management, in accordance with national education policies and curricula, the delivery of education at the nursery, primary and secondary school levels, as well as other educational activities, in the region.
Health Services is charged with ensuring that access, affordability, timeliness and appropriateness of health services are provided to the region’s population, striving towards the improved physical, social and mental status for all.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 349 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 801 Regional Administration and Finance 80101 Main Office 80102 Regional Administration 80103 Budgeting and Finance 802 Public Works 80201 Buildings 80202 Roads and Bridges 80203 Vehicle Equipment & Maintainence 803 Education Delivery 80301 Programme Administration 80302 Nursery Level 80303 Primary Level 80304 Secondary Level 804 Health Services 80401 Programme Administration 8010101 Secretariat of the RDC 8010102 Secretariat of the REO 8010201 Gen Supp.
Serv/Registry 8010202 Human Resources 8010203 Local Government Office 8010301 Budgeting and Finance 8020101 Administration 8020102 Agriculture 8020201 Roads and Bridges 8020301 Vehicle Equipment Maintenance 8030101 Administration 8030102 School's Supervision 8030201 Nursery level 8030301 Primary Level 8030401 Secondary Level 80402 Upper Demerara District Hospital 80403 Primary Health Care 8040101 Administration 8040102 Finance 8040201 Admin & Ancillary Services 8040202 Medical and Nursing Services 8040301 Maternal/Child Health/Gen.
Clin/Out-Patient Serv.
8040302 Dental Health Services 8040303 Enviromental Health Services Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 350 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1101000 1205100 1205200 1205300 1401400 1901700 1902200 2403500 2404300 2404800 2406200 2505400 2505500 2505600 2602500 Bridges Buildings - Administration Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Roads Infrastructural Development Agricultural Development Land and Water Transport - Health Land and Water Transport - Education Land and Water Transport - Public Works Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Health Power Supply Bridges Buildings - Administration Buildings - Education Buildings - Health Roads Infrastructural Development Agricultural Development Land and Water Transport - Health Land and Water Transport - Education Land and Water Transport - Public Works Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Health Power Supply AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget 2015 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 2,040,629 2,255,795 2,266,425 2,680,137 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriation Expenditure Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total
 Capital Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 351 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 801 Regional Admin.
& Finance OBJECTIVE: To undertake the necessary consultation with the subject ministries, Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Indigenous People's Village Councils (IPVCs), regarding the implementation of any policy or development plan that may be determined by those agencies; and to give maximum support to programmes, promote efficient and optimal use of resources and at the same time ensuring that all relevant guidelines are observed so as to achieve an acceptable level of accountability.
STRATEGIES: • Provide technical support in terms of advice and guidance to the Regional Democratic Council • Monitor and manage the activities of the NDCs and IPVCs, by ensuring they operate within the framework of the Government’s financial procedures and by providing guidance and direction as necessary • Coordinate Regional Plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Advise and educate Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and Municipalities regarding their legal requirements • Promote the use of Information Technology IMPACTS: • A planned and cohesive approach in executing the policies of the Regional Democratic Council and central government and regional activities are in compliance with the relevant financial and administrative regulations and directives • Integrated regional plans in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Programme (PRSP) • Neighbourhood Democratic Councils and municipalities operations are in accordance with the law • Accountability and transparency of Local Government Councils • Enhanced human resource development especially in the area of Information Technology INDICATORS: • Level of technical support given to RDCs, IPVCs and NDCs • Number of reports on local government matters disseminated • Number of skilled personnel recruited FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 801 Regional Admin.
& Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 151,020 148,144 148,088 189,492 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 352 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 802 Public Works OBJECTIVE: To ensure the continued enhancement and sustainability of the physical infrastructure and provide electricity and water to facilitate the continued development of the communities in the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement a strategic plan for the improvement and sustainability of physical infrastructure including government buildings, roads and bridges in the region • Conduct a feasibility study on the acquisition, utilisation and disposal of (unserviceable) heavy duty equipment and machinery • Advise on design supervision and construction of civil works • Monitor and evaluate projects and supervise contractors and consultants working on roads, trails, bridges, and buildings • Maintain a reliable supply of electricity and potable water for the use of the various communities and residents • Conduct on-going maintenance of the electrical and water generating and distribution systems • Liaise with the Guyana Water Inc. regarding support for technical assistance and equipment for new and existing water systems • Undertake training and development of workers Identification of issues and the execution of policies for the betterment of the communities in the region IMPACTS: • • Sustainable and safe physical infrastructure • Cohesive approach by the region, the NDCs and the IPVCs in the planning and delivery of projects in the region • Safe and adequate supply of electricity and availability of potable water to the various communities • Increased consultation with and support from Guyana Water Inc. to enhance the supply of potable water INDICATORS: • Number of communities accessing electricity • Number of communities accessing potable water • Number of roads, trails, bridges and buildings maintained FINANCIAL
 INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 802 Public Works Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 353 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 803 Education Delivery OBJECTIVE: To ensure equal access to quality education for all children and young people of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Implement, monitor and review policies and plans that will facilitate the sustainability of education policies, the national curricula and teacher training • Ensure the implementation of the national curricula and the provision of a supportive environment that facilitates the teaching/learning process • Ensure that the organisational climate in schools are conducive and supportive of a high level of efficiency and productivity • Monitor, evaluate and report to the Ministry of Education on all aspects of the education system • Establish and maintain linkages with the community at large in the provision of quality education IMPACTS: • Ensure that the education system within the region produce human resources with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet their own personal development and the social, economic and technological needs Improved teacher and student performance • • Training programmes conducted as planned and personnel equipped with relevant skills and knowledge • Competent persons are recruited and trained • Community-school relationship enhanced and sustained and increased public awareness of trends/developments/innovations in education INDICATORS: • Student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Dropout rate in schools • Number of innovations, practices and methodologies adopted FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 803 Education Delivery Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated
 Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget Programme Total 1,332,959 1,481,548 1,480,079 1,804,365 .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 354 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 804 Health Services OBJECTIVE: To improve the physical, social and mental health status of the residents of the region.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable, affordable, timely and appropriate given available Resources • Empower individuals for their own health through health promotion and disease prevention • Enhance the effectiveness of health care personnel through training programmes • Involve and share responsibility with communities, organisations, institutions and other departments, as well as collaborating with other regions Improve and monitor the general environmental conditions which impact on the health status of the population, including water supply, disposal of solid waste, agricultural and industrial pollution, food safety and the control of breeding places for vermin • • Provide for the medical transfer of patients to the Georgetown Public Hospital when service is not available in their Location IMPACTS: • • • • Efficient disposal of solid waste to alleviate breeding places for rodents, insects and vermin which transmit Improved coverage, quality and timeliness of health care delivery and provision Identification and assessment of training needs Improved practices and status of nutrition and food preparation Diseases • Medical transfer of critical patients is done in an efficient and timely manner INDICATORS: • Percentage of communities involved in health care issues • Number of trained health workers recruited • • Morbidity rates • Mortality rates Incidences of infectious diseases FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 804 Health Services
 Total Statutory Expenditure Total Appropriated Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Revised 2014 Budget .
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Minister of Communities Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 355 - Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 356 -