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TABLE OF CONTENTS Agency Budget Agency Description Code BudgetAgencies MEDIUM TERM CENTRAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE TABLES Medium Term Revenue Medium Term Expenditure 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 01 - 19 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SECTOR 01 Office of the President Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 011 Administrative Services 012 Presidential Advisory (Cabinet and Other Services) 013 Defence and National Security 014 Public Policy and Planning 02 Office of the Prime Minister Programme: 021 Prime Minister's Secretariat Programme Performance Statements 03 Ministry of Finance Programmes: 04 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 031 Policy and Administration 032 Public Financial Management Programme Performance Statements 041 Development of Foreign Policy 042 Foreign Policy Promotion 043 Development of Foreign Trade Policy Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Page 26 27 29 30 31 33 34 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Agency Budget Agency Description Code 01 - 19 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SECTOR 07 Parliament Office Programme: 071 National Assembly Programme Performance Statement 09 Public and Police Service Commission Programme: 10 Teaching Service Commission Programme Performance Statement 091 Public and Police 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: 161 Amerindian Development Programme Performance Statement ii Page 35 36 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 47 48 50 51 53 54 56 57 58 59 60 61 63 64 65 Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Agency Budget Agency Description Code 20 - 29 ECONOMIC SERVICES SECTOR 21 Ministry of Agriculture Programmes: TABLE OF CONTENTS Programme Performance Statements 211 Ministry Administration 212 Crops and Livestock Support Services 213 Fisheries 214 Hydrometeorological Services 23 Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 231 Main Office 232 Ministry Administration 233 Commerce, Industry & Consumer Affairs 24 Ministry of Natural Resources and 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 Communication Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 311 Ministry Administration 312 Public Works 313 Transport 40 - 49 SOCIAL SERVICES SECTOR 41 Ministry of Education Programmes: 44 Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport 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 Sport iii Page Overview Outline
102 103 105 106 108 109 110 111 Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative 45 Ministry of Housing and Water Programme: 451 Housing and Water Programme Performance Statements Agency Budget Agency Description Code 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 48 Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 481 Strategic Planning ,Admin and Human Services 482 Social Services 483 Labour Administration 484 Child Care and Protection 50 - 69 PUBLIC SAFETY SECTOR 51 Ministry of Home Affairs Programmes: 52 Ministry of Legal Affairs Programmes: 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 Narcotics Unit Programme Performance Statements 521 Main Office 522 Ministry Administration 523 Attorney General's Chambers 524 State Solicitor 525 Deeds Registry 53 Guyana Defence Force Programme: 531 Defence and Security Support Programme Performance Statement iv Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative
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 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 vi Page 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Agency Budget Agency Description Code 70 - 80 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR 79 Region 9: Upper Takatu / Upper Essequibo Programmes: Programme Performance Statements 791 Regional Administration and Finance 792 Agriculture 793 Public Works 794 Education Delivery 795 Health Services 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 Page 253 254 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 264 265 266 267 Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative Overview Outline Narrative Narrative Narrative Narrative vii viii Budget Agencies Budget Agency Code Budget Agency Description 01 02 03
Agency Code Budget Agency Description Office of the President Office of the Prime Minister Ministry of Finance Ministry of Foreign Affairs Parliament Office Office of the Auditor General Public and Police Service Commission Teaching Service Commission Elections Commission Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Public Service Ministry Ministry of Foreign Trade and International Co-operation Ministry of Amerindian Affairs Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Tourism, Commerce and Industry Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment Ministry of Public Works Ministry of Education Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry of Housing and Water Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Ministry of Health Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Legal Affairs Guyana Defence Force Supreme Court Public Prosecutions Office of the Ombudsman Public Service Appellate Tribunal Region 1: Barima/Waini 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 Donald Ramotar Head of Presidential Secretariat Dr. R. Luncheon 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 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 01102 Finance 01103 Subvention Agencies 012 Presidential Advisory (Cabinet and Other Services) 01201 Cabinet 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 Constitutional, Statutory & Parliamentary Control of the Disciplined Force 0130201 Joint Intelligence Coordinating Committee 0130202 National Intelligence Centre 0130203 External Intell.
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of the Joint Service Coordinating Council 0130302 Technical Support 0130401 Joint Service Coordinating Council 0130402 Planning & Execution of Joint Service Coordinating Council Special Project 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 2605300 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 Joint Intelligence Coordinating Centre 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 Joint Intelligence Coordinating Centre 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 6,217,487 7,503,626 5,177,895 6,078,289 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, improving and maintaining 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 5,477,649 6,860,976 4,499,522 5,182,829 .
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Head of the Presidential Secretariat 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 Informed political, economic, environmental, science and technology and other related decisions 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 Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 735,103 642,650 678,373 830,323 .
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Head of the Presidential Secretariat 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 for 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 Discipline 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 • • Declarations of Stable National Security Joint execution of Government's joint decisions by the Disciplined Forces 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Head of the Presidential Secretariat 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: • Proposals and reports submitted to cabinet • Timely executed projects and programmes • Number of stakeholder consultations • Documented research on PSRC in the Caribbean and elsewhere 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 17 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 18 - AGENCY 02 - OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER Prime Minister Honourable Samuel Hinds Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Public Works) Mr. B. Balram 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 Mission of this Office is addressed through one programme area as outlined 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 dealing with scheduling of the Prime Minister’s time, hosting foreign dignitaries at the Office and functions dealing with administrative support are handled by this sub-programme, 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 - 19 - 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 2601100 2604900 2605400 2605800 2605900 2606000 Minor Works Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment Electrification Programme Lethem Power Company Micro-Hydropower Project Power Supply Power Utility Upgrade Programme Sustainable Energy Programme Minor Works Land Transport Office Furniture and Equipment Electrification Programme Lethem Power Company Micro-Hydropower Project Power Supply Power Utility Upgrade Programme Sustainable Energy Programme AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 12,922,074 11,842,701 7,399,905 4,603,651 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriation Expenditure 12,922,074 11,842,701 7,399,905 4,603,651 Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue 6,726,960 6,195,114 22,220 6,172,894 0 0 0 10,643,500 1,199,201 20,856 1,178,345 0 0 0 6,205,810 1,194,095 20,469 1,173,627 4,383,175 220,476 21,098 199,378 0 0 0 0 0 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 20 - 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 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 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 Reports submitted by agencies under the Prime Minister’s purview Communities accessing electricty FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 021 Prime Minister's Secretariat Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 12,922,074 11,842,701 7,399,905 4,603,651 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 6,195,114 1,199,201 1,194,095 220,476 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 22,220 20,952 1,268 6,172,894 6,726,960 20,856 19,566 1,290 20,469 19,245 1,224 21,098 19,999 1,099 1,178,345 1,173,627 199,378 10,643,500 6,205,810 4,383,175 Programme Total 12,922,074 11,842,701 7,399,905 4,603,651 .
Prime Minister Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 21 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 22 - AGENCY 03 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE Minister Honourable Dr. Ashni Singh Minister in the Ministry Honourable Juan Edghill 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 addresses its mission 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 - 23 - 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 - 24 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1202200 1900400 2401300 2502300 2507400 2601200 3401000 4400500 4400700 4401300 4500300 4500400 4500600 4500700 4500800 4500900 4501100 4502400 4502600 Buildings Basic Needs Trust Fund - 6/7 Land Transport Furniture and Equipment Rights Commission Statistical Bureau Low Carbon Development Programmes 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 Caricom Development Fund AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 27,883,900 48,575,361 29,047,705 47,357,938 Total Statutory Expenditure 2,968,503 3,004,804 3,119,804 3,277,804 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 - 25 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 031 Policy and Administration OBJECTIVE: To co-ordinate 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 • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 21,574,714 41,480,781 21,813,886 39,750,548 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 16,354,755 16,720,710 16,825,887 17,466,317 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges 4,014,480 266,427 6,416 4,513,050 4,501,271 4,521,249 101,457 8,084 99,577 6,013 105,290 7,128 12,340,275 12,207,660 12,324,615 12,945,068 Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 5,219,960 24,760,071 4,988,000 22,284,231 Programme Total 21,574,714 41,480,781 21,813,886 39,750,548 .
Minister of Finance Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 26 - 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 Government 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 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 27 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 032 Public Financial Management 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 6,309,186 7,094,580 7,233,818 7,607,390 .
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Minister of Finance Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 28 - AGENCY 04 - MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Minister Honourable Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett Director General Ms. E. Harper Mission Statement To promote and defend worldwide the interests of Guyana through the promotion of the economic and social development and maintenance of friendly relations with the nations of the world.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 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 - 29 - 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 04305 Trade Policy Formulation, Negotiation and Imp.
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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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 2,729,766 3,065,734 3,123,184 3,411,208 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 - 30 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 041 Development of Foreign Policy OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient co-ordination 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 updates • Number of persons trained • Number of remigrants • Greater collaboration with the diaspora Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 31 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 041 Development of Foreign Policy 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 32 - 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: • Bilateral agreements and projects negotiated and implemented • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 1,813,887 2,135,247 2,147,235 2,423,360 .
Minister of Foreign Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 33 - 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 • Strengthened economic and technical cooperation resulting from increased 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 Total Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 34 - AGENCY 07 - PARLIAMENT OFFICE Speaker of the National Assembly Honourable Raphael Trotman 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 fulfills its mission through one programme area, consisting of five sub programmes as outlined 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 - 35 - 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 2500501 2500502 2500503 2500504 4401000 Buildings - Audit Office Land Transport - Audit Office Office Equipment and Furniture - Audit Office Building Office Equipment and Furniture Land Transport Buildings - Parliament Institutional Strengthening - Audit Office Buildings - Audit Office Land Transport - Audit Office Office Equipment and Furniture - Audit Office Parliament Office Parliament Office Parliament Office Parliament Office Institutional Strengthening - Audit Office Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 36 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,233,817 1,386,647 1,383,791 1,434,865 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 - 37 - 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.
), 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.
STRATEGIES: • Ensure that all matters before the National Assembly are dealt with in accordance with the Standing Orders • Manage and co-ordinate 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 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 1,233,817 1,386,647 1,383,791 1,434,865 .
Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 38 - AGENCY 09 - PUBLIC AND POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Chairman Mr. Carvil Duncan A.A Deputy Chairman Vacant 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.

This Constitutional Agency‘s mission is addressed and managed through one programme area, consisting of two sub programmes as outlined 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 - 39 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 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 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 40 - 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: • Reduction in inaccurate information • Correspondences correctly routed • Prompt processing of appointments, dismissals, retirements, resignations and promotions • Reliable equipment and adequate lighting facilities 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 41 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 42 - 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 constitutes a single programme area, consisting of two sub programmes,as outlined 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 - 43 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 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 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 44 - 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: • 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 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 45 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 46 - 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 - 47 - 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 - 48 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,148,494 3,474,460 1,688,389 3,362,635 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 - 49 - 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: • Μaintain 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 1,138,864 1,888,217 1,688,389 1,766,279 .
Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 50 - 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; 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 51 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 52 - AGENCY 13 - MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOP.
Minister Vacant Minister in the Ministry Honourable Norman Whittaker Permanent Secretary Mr. C. Croal 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 addresses its mission 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 - 53 - 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 - 54 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,029,743 1,371,486 1,354,224 2,798,398 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 - 55 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 56 - 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.
STRATEGIES: • Initiate and coordinate career development programs relative to the ministry, regions and other local government entities • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 57 - 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 Programme Total Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 58 - AGENCY 14 - PUBLIC SERVICE MINISTRY Minister Honourable Dr. Jennifer Westford Permanent Secretary Mr. H. Ally 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 accomplished 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 - 59 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 638,569 771,260 821,159 829,804 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 - 60 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Public Service Ministry Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 61 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 62 - AGENCY 16 - MINISTRY OF AMERINDIAN AFFAIRS Minister Honourable Pauline Campbell-Sukhai Permanent Secretary Mr. N. Dharamlall 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 Amerindian 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 - 63 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 568,617 833,781 1,326,137 1,554,441 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 - 64 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 161 Amerindian Development OBJECTIVE: To promote the continued integration of the Amerindian 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 Amerindian councils • Promote governance among Amerindian communities • Effective utilisation of scholarship awards to foster Amerindian development • Promote economic, cultural and social development in Amerindian communities IMPACTS: • Sustainment of the Amerindian heritage • • • Improved living standards of Amerindians Ιncreased number of skilled professionals among Amerindians Ιmproved community management INDICATORS: • National participation in Amerindian cultural activities • Number of Amerindian persons/patients given assistance • Number of scholarships awarded • Number of trained Amerindians participating in the development of their community • Ιmproved record keeping FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 161 Amerindian 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 65 - Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 66 - AGENCY 21 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE Minister Honourable Dr. Leslie Ramsammy Minister in the Ministry Honourable Alli Baksh 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 - 67 - 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 - 68 - 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 1301200 1301600 1301700 1301800 1301900 1403100 1700400 1700900 1701500 1701600 2100100 2100400 2100500 2100600 2400900 2501300 2604800 2605500 2801400 3300800 4700100 Aquaculture Development Agriculture Export Diversification Project Civil Works - MMA Agrculture Support Services Project
 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 Land Transport Project Evaluation and Equipment Bio-Energy Opportunities 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 Agrculture Support Services Project 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 Land Transport Project Evaluation and Equipment Bio-Energy Opportunities 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 - 69 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 13,461,843 10,989,360 15,063,083 15,756,726 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriation Expenditure 13,461,843 10,989,360 15,063,083 15,756,726 Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Total Appropriated Current Expenditure Total Employment Costs Total Other Charges Total Revenue Total Current Revenue Total Capital Revenue
 5,841,001 7,620,843 280,425 7,340,418 29,079 29,079 0 6,546,832 4,442,528 383,624 4,058,904 36,058 36,058 0 5,415,875 5,440,068 9,647,208 10,316,658 375,873 504,125 9,271,335 9,812,533 38,976 38,976 0 39,835 39,835 0 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 70 - 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, co-ordination 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 • Publication of registered chemicals • Number of drainage and irrigation structures maintained FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 211 Ministry Administration Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 11,013,419 8,134,834 12,275,901 13,333,199 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 7,163,193 3,933,808 9,153,251 9,755,009 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 176,752 171,300 5,452 6,986,442 3,850,226 249,767 244,242 5,525 3,684,041 4,201,026 249,530 243,966 5,564 356,775 350,222 6,553 8,903,720 9,398,234 3,122,650 3,578,190 Programme Total 11,013,419 8,134,834 12,275,901 13,333,199 .
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Minister of Agriculture Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 71 - 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 • The number of regional visits, farmers’ meetings and interviews • Technical information packages generated • Number of pilot farms FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 212 Crops & Livestock Support Svs Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 1,968,028 2,249,760 2,263,623 1,668,945 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 1,968,028 2,299,760 2,263,623 1,818,945 Programme Total 1,968,028 2,299,760 2,263,623 1,818,945 .
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Minister of Agriculture Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 72 - 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 Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 109,915 124,402 117,723 138,312 .
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Minister of Agriculture Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 73 - 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 Increase use of climate and weather forecasts INDICATORS: • • Data coded, disseminated and included in the meteorological products • Continuity of 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Agriculture Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 74 - AGENCY 23 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM, INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE Minister (ag) Honourable Irfaan Ali Permanent Secretary Mr. W. Hamilton 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 Guyana International Conference Center.
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 - 75 - 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 - 76 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 852,358 1,109,430 953,523 2,206,636 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 - 77 - 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 Guyana International Conference Center • 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: • Greater attendance at exhibitions and positive feed back from those who attended activities and events • • Availability of National Exhibition Centre for various events • Availability of Guyana International Conference Centre for various events Increased participation by exhibitors 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 78 - 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: • Updating of asset register • Minimal delays in completing assignments • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 79 - 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 and 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 80 - AGENCY 24 - MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT Minister Honourable Robert Persaud 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 Co-operative 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 inorder 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 - 81 - 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 2430302 Economic and Environmental Sustainability Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 82 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 2404900 2507500 3300300 3400300 3400600 3401100 3401200 Land Transport Furniture and Equipment Lands and Surveys Environmental Protection Agency National Parks Commission Protected Areas Commission Forest Carbon Partnership Project Land Transport 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 430,305 662,774 658,826 778,243 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 - 83 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 84 - 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: • Land areas identified for mining exploration • Number of new mining areas explored • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 85 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 86 - AGENCY 31 - MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS Prime Minister Honourable Samuel Hinds Minister Honourable Robeson Benn Permanent Secretary Mr. B. Balram Mission Statement To promote high technical standards in the construction industry, in electrical installation and to co-ordinate 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 principally fulfilled 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 - 87 - 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 - 88 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title Demerara Harbour Bridge Government Buildings Infrastructural Development Admin.
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 Dredging 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 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 Ogle Aerodrome Hinterland Roads Sea Defences Sea Defences Hinterland/Coastal Airstrip Equipment - Civil Aviation Stellings Ogle Aerodrome 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 - 89 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 15,876,766 20,399,080 15,104,685 22,378,585 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 - 90 - 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, 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: • Updated aviation policies • Progress and evaluation reports • Volume of air traffic • National airport of international standard 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Ministry of Public Works Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 91 - 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: • Projects are expedited in a timely manner • Bridges that link communities and roadways are in proper condition • Buildings in Guyana are constructed to reduce incidence of accidents and loss of lives FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 312 Public Works Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 10,529,435 14,166,623 13,163,289 14,879,492 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 851,692 1,314,230 1,807,747 1,816,412 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 33,244 32,022 1,222 818,447 9,677,744 394,027 392,478 1,549 920,203 393,963 392,477 1,486 527,924 526,311 1,613 1,413,784 1,288,488 12,852,393 11,355,542 13,063,080 Programme Total 10,529,435 14,166,623 13,163,289 14,879,492 .
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Ministry of Public Works Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 92 - 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 • Access to hinterland areas • Revenues generated from landing fees FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 313 Transport Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 4,641,496 5,697,942 1,287,692 6,851,818 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 59,904 2,176 2,176 0 57,728 4,581,592 66,611 2,184 2,184 0 64,427 66,093 66,818 2,190 2,190 0 2,291 2,291 0 63,902 64,527 5,631,331 1,221,599 6,785,000 Programme Total 4,641,496 5,697,942 1,287,692 6,851,818 .
Ministry of Public Works Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 93 - Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 94 - AGENCY 41 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Minister Honourable Priya Manickchand 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 equip 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 - 95 - 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 - 96 - 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 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 - 97 - 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 2604304 2605600 2606100 2606200 4501900 4502200 4502700 Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools President's College Craft Production and Design Building - National Library Kuru Kuru Co-op 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 Supervision UG - Science and Technology Support Project Secondary Education Improvement Project Technical/Vocational Project II Linden Technical Institute Education for All Fast Track Initiative - EFA - FTI Teachers' Education Project Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools President's College Craft Production and Design Building - National Library Kuru Kuru Co-op 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 Technical/Vocational Project Technical/Vocational Project Technical/Vocational Project Technical/Vocational Project Technical/Vocational Project UG - Science and Technology Support Project Secondary Education Improvement Project Technical/Vocational Project II Linden Technical Institute Education for All Fast Track Initiative - EFA - FTI Teachers' Education Project AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 11,207,057 11,376,830 10,657,079 13,908,805 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriation Expenditure 11,207,057 11,376,830 10,657,079 13,908,805 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 3,052,492 8,154,565 3,362,565 4,792,000 106,044 106,044 0 - 98 - 2,243,284 9,133,546 3,488,533 5,645,013 61,120 61,120 0 1,615,839 9,041,240 3,421,229 5,620,011 47,076 47,076 0 2,221,592 11,687,213 3,631,162 8,056,051 47,440 47,440 0 Programme Performance Statements PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 411 Main Office OBJECTIVE: To provide leadership in the Education Sector and ensure the existence of relevant mechanisms and processes in the public and private sectors to ensure the achievement of the sector strategies and sector plan.
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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 99 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 412 Natl.

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OBJECTIVE: To effectively and efficiently coordinate the development and monitor the implementation of national education policies and curricula across Guyana, and to ensure uniform education standards.
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 - 100 - 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 • Co-ordinate 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 • Number of snacks distributed and number of students benefiting • Number of books distributed and number of students benefiting • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 1,520,717 2,230,377 2,217,261 2,439,895 .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 101 - 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 • Recognition of certificates nationally and internationally 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 1,176,854 1,186,928 1,082,178 1,184,342 .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 102 - 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: • School's 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% pass rate • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 7,871,975 7,281,154 6,720,331 9,551,064 .
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Minister of Education Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 103 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 104 - AGENCY 44 - MINISTRY OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND SPORTS Minister Honourable Dr. Frank Anthony 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.
The 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.

The 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.
The 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 - 105 - 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 - 106 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 4440103 Sports Administration CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component 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 Project Title 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,861,091 2,529,190 2,338,744 2,421,485 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 - 107 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 441 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient management and co-ordination 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 • Co-ordinate the formulation, development and implementation of cultural, youth and sport policies and plans • Promote the ministry’s programmes and plan 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 Information accessed in a timely manner INDICATORS: • • Activities are held within the specified time frame • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 173,168 194,710 195,242 196,354 .
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Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 108 - 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: • Existence of a National Policy and Legislation on culture • Cultural presentations and exhibitions • Successful participation in cultural activities in all regions 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 109 - 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: • Reduction in youth unemployment • • Greater participation of youths in national events • Social rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents Increase in the public - private - NGO - community partnership 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 110 - 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 • Communities participation in sporting activities • Number of international sporting events 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 Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 667,365 1,199,299 1,046,588 995,381 .
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 111 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 112 - AGENCY 45 - MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND WATER Minister Honourable Irfaan Ali 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 addresses its mission 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 - 113 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 451 Housing and Water 45101 Strategic Management 4510101 Strategic Direction 4510105 Strategic Administration 45102 Sustainable Service in Housing and Community Dev.
4510202 Settlement Planning 4510203 Infrastructure Development 4510204 Land Administration 4510205 Community Development 45104 Sustainable Services in Water and Sanitation 4510401 Infrastructure Development 4510402 Reduction of Non-Revenue Water Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 114 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1208400 1302000 1402500 1900900 2401200 2507000 2800800 2800900 2801000 2801501 2801502 2801503 2801504 2801700 2801800 2801900 2802000 Buildings 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 Housing Scheme and Squatter Areas Hinterland Pilot Projects Institutional Strengthening Evaluation and Auditing Georgetown Sanitation Improvement Programme Water Supply Rehabilitation - Linden Urban Sewerage and Water Water Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Programme Buildings 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 8,861,447 6,983,663 6,684,536 8,980,402 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 - 115 - 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: • Cabinet decisions and new legislation to advance housing and water policies • Number of house lot beneficiaries • Number of persons benefiting from subsidised water rates • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 8,861,447 6,983,663 6,684,536 8,980,402 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 493,437 39,580 38,813 767 453,857 8,368,010 508,138 47,578 46,719 859 460,560 506,992 516,685 47,417 46,334 1,083 48,971 47,496 1,475 459,575 467,714 6,475,525 6,177,544 8,463,717 Programme Total 8,861,447 6,983,663 6,684,536 8,980,402 .
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Minister of Housing and Water Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 116 - AGENCY 46 - GEORGETOWN PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION Minister Honourable Dr. Bheri Ramsaran 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 - 117 - 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 Project Component 1209900 2404400 4500202 4500203 Buildings Land and Water Transport Equipment Equipment - Medical Project Title Buildings Land and Water Transport Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 118 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 4,580,812 5,198,520 5,120,338 5,723,867 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 - 119 - 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: • Continuous inventory verification of drugs and reduction of store loss due to expiration • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 4,580,812 5,198,520 5,120,338 5,723,867 .
Minister of Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 120 - AGENCY 47 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH Minister Honourable Dr. Bheri Ramsaran Minister in the Ministry Vacant Permanent Secretary Mr. L. Cadogan 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 co-ordinating 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, non-communicable and chronic 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 co-ordinates 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 co-ordinates the planning and implementation of nursing and other clinical training programmes.
Standards and Technical Services establishes, co-ordinates, 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 - 121 - 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 - 122 - 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 - 123 - 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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4760102 Quality Assurance and Management 4760201 National Blood Transfusion Service 4760202 Regional Support Service 4760203 Government Pharmacy Service 4770101 Administration 4770201 Regional Physiotherapy 4770202 Occupational Therapy 4770203 Speech Therapy 4770204 Audiology 4770301 Cheshire Home 47704 Nat'l Voc.

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w/ Disabilies CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component 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 Project Title 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 - 124 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 8,036,642 8,990,247 7,654,192 10,399,407 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 - 125 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 471 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.
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 • Co-ordinate the development and implementation of health, finance and administration policies and plans • Facilitate the development, co-ordination 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 126 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 472 Diseases Control OBJECTIVE: To ensure the effective and efficient surveillance, prevention, management and control of communicable, non-communicable and chronic diseases through intersectoral and international collaboration.
STRATEGIES: • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate surveillance activities, prevention and control programmes for communicable, non-communicable diseases and chronic diseases Identify and plan for training needs • • Co-ordination 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, non-communicable and chronic diseases • Generation of reports based on research and special investigations of target populations • Combat emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases INDICATORS: • Number of communicable, non-communicable and chronic disease 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: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 472 Diseases 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 127 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 473 Primary Health Care Services OBJECTIVE: To ensure the Guyanese public have 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 among the lowest in the Caribbean • 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 Appropriated Capital Expenditure Programme Total Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 128 - 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 Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 4,911,807 5,667,870 4,248,452 6,489,902 .
Minister of Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 129 - 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 • Co-ordinate 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 130 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 131 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Health Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 132 - AGENCY 48 - MINISTRY OF LABOUR, HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL SEC.
Minister of Labour Honourable Dr. Nanda Gopaul Minister of Human Services & Social Security Honourable Jennifer Webster 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 addresses its mission through three 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 - 133 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 481 Strategic Planning, Admin and Human Services 48101 Policy Development 482 Social Services 483 Labour Administration 48102 Administration 48201 Administration 48203 Probation and Social Services 48206 Elderly Care 48208 Gender Equality and Empowerment 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 48209 Homeless Persons 48210 Indigent Populations 48211 Other Social Support Services 48305 Co-operatives 48301 Administration 48302 Industrial Relations 48303 Recruitment and Placement 48304 Occupational Safety and Health 4820901 Shelter and Rehabilitation 4821001 Indigent Population Services 4821101 Other Social Support Services 4830501 Co-operatives 4830101 Administration 4830102 Statistical Services 4830201 Labour Relations 4830301 Recruitment and Placement 4830401 Occupational Safety and Health 484 Child Care and Protection 48401 Administration 48402 Child Care 4840101 Administration 4840201 Orphanages and Other Care Centres 4840202 Foster-Care Services 4840203 Adoption Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 134 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 48403 Child Protection 4840204 Early Childhood Development 4840301 Protective Services 4840302 Counseling 4840303 Legal Enforcement CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component 1206800 2402800 2506000 2506100 4401900 Buildings Land Transport Office Equipment Equipment Institutional Strengthening AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY Project Title Buildings Land Transport Office Equipment Equipment Institutional Strengthening DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 6,308,533 9,182,796 9,031,974 9,789,282 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 - 135 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 481 Strategic Planning, Administration & Human Services OBJECTIVE: To co-ordinate the work programme of the ministry, and to ensure that services and resources are used efficiently and effectively.
STRATEGIES: • Co-ordinate 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 is minimised • Properly maintained buildings 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 Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 195,506 222,738 207,311 263,020 .
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Minister of Human Services and Social Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 136 - 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: • Distribution of Old Age Pension and Public assistance coupon booklets • Public education and training programmes to promote gender equity for the empowerment of women • Utilization of facilities by the homeless and destitute 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 5,843,715 8,270,000 8,202,289 8,713,776 .
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Minister of Human Services and Social Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 137 - 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: • Newsletters and Statistical Bulletins • Work places inspected by the health and safety officers • • Frequency of strikes Level of unemployment 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Labour Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 138 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Human Services and Social Security Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 139 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 140 - AGENCY 51 - MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS Minister Honourable Clement Rohee 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 fulfills its mission by executing six 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 - 141 - 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 - 142 - 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 - 143 - 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 Office 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 - 144 - 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 - 145 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 9,729,474 10,214,354 10,158,782 11,807,981 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 - 146 - 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 co-ordinate 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: • Updated national security policies • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 1,314,765 1,142,009 1,187,433 1,508,442 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 331,452 131,553 124,932 6,621 199,899 983,313 448,071 181,202 174,164 7,038 266,869 693,938 468,237 212,954 206,273 6,681 255,282 719,196 570,099 249,400 242,046 7,354 320,699 938,343 Programme Total 1,314,765 1,142,009 1,187,433 1,508,442 .
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Minister of Home Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 147 - 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 • Reduction in the 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 6,441,298 6,879,929 6,768,904 7,447,032 .
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Minister of Home Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 148 - 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 • Increase in number of paroled prisoners • Reintegration of ex-prisoners into the society FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 513 Guyana Prison Service Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 1,069,000 1,240,552 1,257,222 1,462,112 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 966,052 424,406 316,711 107,695 541,646 102,948 1,049,145 1,073,079 1,164,112 492,243 378,049 114,194 556,902 191,407 486,513 369,210 117,303 586,566 184,143 562,232 420,084 142,148 601,880 298,000 Programme Total 1,069,000 1,240,552 1,257,222 1,462,112 .
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Minister of Home Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 149 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 23,472 30,314 26,864 24,908 .
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Minister of Home Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 150 - 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 • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Home Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 151 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 103,196 117,890 133,491 186,055 .
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Minister of Home Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 152 - 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 high-profile 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Home Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 153 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 154 - AGENCY 52 - MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Minister Honourable Mohabir Nandlall 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 Government 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 organised into 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 - 155 - 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 522 Ministry Administration 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 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 - 156 - 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 Furniture and Equipment Furniture and Equipment AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 724,953 674,299 729,167 288,401 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 - 157 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 521 Main Office OBJECTIVE: To ensure an adequate system for the administration of justice.
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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 158 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 522 Ministry Administration OBJECTIVE: To ensure effective and efficient co-ordination of the ministry’s human resources; maintain the ministry’s administrative records; and to 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 159 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 523 Attorney General's Chambers OBJECTIVE: To give sound legal advice and provide competent legal representation to the Government 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 Programme Total Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 160 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 161 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 162 - AGENCY 53 - GUYANA DEFENCE FORCE Commander-in-Chief His Excellency Donald Ramotar 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 co-ordinates all operations and training in the Guyana Defence Force.
Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 163 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 531 Defence and Security Support 53101 Force Policy Direction 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 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 - 164 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 6,854,709 7,387,276 7,242,400 7,926,253 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: 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 • Confirmatory exercise and administrative inspections • Continuous training in all phases of military operations • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 6,854,709 7,387,276 7,242,400 7,926,253 .
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Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 166 - 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 programmes which are stated below.

Supreme Court: The laws 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 - 167 - 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 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 Buildings Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment Project Title Buildings Land and Water Transport Furniture and Equipment Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 168 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,133,473 1,270,596 1,243,836 1,410,018 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 - 169 - 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 • Reduction of delays in court system • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 170 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 552 Magistracy 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: • Reduction in backlog cases • Timeliness of judicial decisions • Reduction of delays in court system • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Legal Affairs Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 171 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 172 - 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 - 173 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 101,529 111,666 105,901 111,655 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 - 174 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 101,529 111,666 105,901 111,655 .
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Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 175 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 176 - 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 - 177 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme 571 Ombudsman SubProgramme Activity 57101 Ombudsman 5710101 Ombudsman CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 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 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 178 - 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 and number of public forums • Printing of the Ombudsman report and submission 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 179 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 180 - 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 - 181 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 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 Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 182 - PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS Programme: 581 Public Service Appellate Tribu 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: • Decisions of the Tribunal are made within a short time frame • Annual Report is presented to Parliament FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 581 Public Service Appellate Tribu 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Head of the Presidential Secretariat Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 183 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 184 - AGENCY 71 - REGION 1: BARIMA/WAINI Regional Chairman Mr. Paul Pierre 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 aims to effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, 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 - 185 - AGENCY OUTLINE RECURRENT PROGRAMMES Programme SubProgramme Activity 711 Regional Administration and Finance 71101 Main Office 71102 Regional Administration 71103 Budgeting and Finance 7110101 Secretariat of the RDC 7110102 Secretariat of the REO 7110201 Regional Administration 7110301 Budgeting and Finance 712 Public Works 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 - 186 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,410,010 1,600,247 1,558,343 1,765,929 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 - 187 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 711 Regional Administration and Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 101,081 124,497 113,672 148,663 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 88,888 36,229 31,862 4,367 52,660 12,193 99,471 36,816 31,994 4,822 62,655 25,026 97,344 34,696 30,599 4,097 62,648 16,328 113,578 36,033 31,878 4,155 77,545 35,085 Programme Total 101,081 124,497 113,672 148,663 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 188 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Programme - 712 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 189 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 190 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 191 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 192 - AGENCY 72 - REGION 2: POMEROON/SUPENAAM Regional Chairman Mr. Parmanand Persaud 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 effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, 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 - 193 - 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 - 194 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 2,237,419 2,428,225 2,425,775 2,638,212 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 - 195 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 107,532 132,984 133,717 145,835 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 196 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 197 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 723 Public Works Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 172,502 171,293 170,790 181,560 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 83,311 24,935 21,570 3,365 58,376 89,191 79,493 29,114 25,501 3,613 50,379 91,800 79,052 27,751 24,314 3,437 51,301 91,739 87,360 27,824 24,256 3,568 59,536 94,200 Programme Total 172,502 171,293 170,790 181,560 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 198 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 1,163,156 1,260,325 1,260,123 1,383,647 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 199 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 200 - AGENCY 73 - REGION 3: ESSEQUIBO ISLANDS/WEST DEMERARA Regional Chairman Mr. Julius Faerber Regional Executive Officer Mr. D. Gajraj 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 effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, 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 - 201 - 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 - 202 - 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 - 203 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 2,822,163 3,047,979 3,030,056 3,260,043 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 - 204 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 130,490 162,711 154,246 162,330 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 205 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 206 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 733 Public Works Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 195,813 185,374 185,084 189,381 Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 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 87,969 16,329 14,442 1,887 71,640 107,844 195,813 78,374 16,316 14,305 2,011 62,058 107,000 185,374 78,108 16,401 14,533 1,869 61,706 87,881 17,647 15,524 2,123 70,234 106,976 101,500 185,084 189,381 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 207 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 1,597,857 1,735,800 1,729,546 1,857,009 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 208 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 209 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 210 - AGENCY 74 - REGION 4: DEMERARA/MAHAICA Regional Chairman Mr. Clement Corlette Regional Executive Officer Mr. D. Rooplall 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 effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, 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 - 211 - 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 - 212 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 2,945,646 3,209,891 3,163,205 3,547,338 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 - 213 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 124,363 145,742 141,737 152,937 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 214 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 215 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings 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 Programme Total Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 216 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 2,070,095 2,268,482 2,267,760 2,590,047 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 217 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 218 - AGENCY 75 - REGION 5: MAHAICA/BERBICE Regional Chairman Mr. Bindrabhan Bisnauth Regional Executive Officer Mr. A. Ambedkhar 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 effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, 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 - 219 - 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 - 220 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,679,209 1,819,426 1,815,612 1,982,067 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 - 221 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 222 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 223 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 753 Public Works Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 182,835 186,792 185,694 182,689 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 96,287 24,541 22,355 2,186 71,746 86,548 95,492 29,470 27,132 2,338 66,022 91,300 94,395 27,700 25,235 2,465 66,695 91,299 91,689 24,682 22,483 2,199 67,007 91,000 Programme Total 182,835 186,792 185,694 182,689 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 224 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 933,375 1,016,685 1,021,627 1,114,941 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 225 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 226 - 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 effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, 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 - 227 - 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 - 228 - 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 - 229 - AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 3,869,749 4,168,540 4,141,724 4,481,595 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 - 230 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel 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 Programme Total Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 231 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 232 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 233 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 1,936,811 2,128,782 2,127,537 2,305,493 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 234 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 765 Health Services Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 1,012,762 1,059,162 1,039,740 1,132,806 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 953,265 525,002 455,586 69,417 428,262 59,498 995,492 529,116 456,016 73,100 466,376 63,670 976,078 1,043,471 509,754 441,515 68,238 466,325 63,662 517,738 448,380 69,358 525,733 89,335 Programme Total 1,012,762 1,059,162 1,039,740 1,132,806 .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 235 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 236 - 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 effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, 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 - 237 - 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 7710202 Local Government Services/Co-operatives and 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 - 238 - Programme SubProgramme Activity 77405 Primary Health Care 7740501 Maternal /Child Health/Gen.
Clin/Out-Patient Serv.
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 2800600 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 Water Supply 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 Water Supply Other Equipment AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,411,417 1,519,065 1,514,891 1,620,808 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 - 239 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel 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 Programme Total Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 240 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 241 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 242 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 243 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 244 - AGENCY 78 - REGION 8: POTARO/SIPARUNI Regional Chairman Mr. Mark Crawford Regional Executive Officer Mr. R. Harsawack 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 effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, 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 - 245 - 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 - 246 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 798,331 886,303 868,981 944,777 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 - 247 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 248 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 136,576 161,881 155,215 150,631 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 249 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 250 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 172,685 186,402 185,027 193,530 .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 251 - THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 252 - AGENCY 79 - REGION 9: UPPER TAKATU/UPPER ESSEQUIBO Regional Chairman Mr. Wilson Lorentino Regional Executive Officer Ms. C. Singh 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 effectively and efficiently coordinating, monitoring and managing, 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 - 253 - 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 7950402 Environmental Health Services 7950403 Malaria Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 254 - 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,225,154 1,318,509 1,304,949 1,461,414 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 - 255 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Programme - 791 Regional Admin.
& Finance Details of Current Expenditures by Programme Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total Statutory Expenditure 0 0 0 0 Total Appropriated Expenditure 102,267 105,612 104,912 117,830 Total Appropriated Current Expenditure 610 Total Employment Costs 611 Total Wages and Salaries 613 Overhead Expenses 620 Total Other Charges Total Appropriated Capital Expenditure 86,238 29,327 25,495 3,832 56,912 16,028 96,712 31,182 27,157 4,025 65,530 8,900 96,073 31,158 27,649 3,509 64,915 8,839 107,863 34,426 30,742 3,684 73,437 9,967 Programme Total 102,267 105,612 104,912 117,830 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 256 - 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 • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 257 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 258 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 259 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 260 - AGENCY 80 - REGION 10: UPPER DEMERARA/UPPER BERBICE Regional Chairman Mr. Sharma Solomon Regional Executive Officer Mrs. 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 effectively and efficiently coordinate, monitor and manage, 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 - 261 - 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.
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8040302 Dental Health Services 8040303 Enviromental Health Services Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 262 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Project Component Code Project Component Project Title 1101000 1205100 1205200 1205300 1401400 1901700 1902200 2403500 2404300 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 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 Furniture and Equipment - Education Furniture and Equipment - Administration Furniture and Equipment - Health Power Supply AGENCY FINANCIAL SUMMARY DETAILS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE Actual 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget 2014 Total (Appropriation & Statutory) Expenditure 1,869,499 2,056,019 2,040,629 2,255,795 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 - 263 - 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 Amerindian Village Councils (AVCs), 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 AVCs, 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 Level of technical support given to RDCs, AVCs and NDCs INDICATORS: • • Number of reports on local government matters • Number of skilled personnel 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 121,406 153,332 151,020 148,144 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 264 - 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 AVCs 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 • Maintenance of roads, trails, bridges and buildings 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 265 - 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: • Reduced student-teacher ratio • Number of passes in examination • Reduction in the dropout rate in schools • 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget Programme Total 1,225,426 1,338,475 1,332,959 1,481,548 .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 266 - 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: • Community involvement in health care issues • Number of trained health workers • Incidences of infectious diseases • Reduced morbidity rates • Reduced mortality rates 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 2012 Budget 2013 Revised 2013 Budget .
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Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Source: Ministry of Finance Programme Performance Statements - 267 -