LONDON, UK,
February 24, 2011
- Grenadians in the United Kingdom are forging ahead with plans to find new and
innovative ways to contribute to Grenada’s economic growth and social welfare.
The Diaspora Consultative Committee (DCC)
UK, which was constituted on July 22 2010 and formally launched on September 15th
2010, held its first meeting for the year 2011 at the Offices of the High
Commission for Grenada in London, UK, on Wednesday.
Following the mandate given by the Diaspora
Preparatory Conference held in Grenada August 5 and 6 2010, the members of the (DCC)
UK, shared their preliminary findings on the Thematic Platforms of Education,
Health, Youth, Trade, Investment, Tourism, Youth, Culture, Skills &
Technical Assistance, as guided by the conclusions of the 2010 Conference.
The Committee has lined up a number of
consultations during the period March – July 2011, in various cities of the UK
to:
- Gather the views of the UK
Diaspora
- Support and encourage
participation in the 2011 Diaspora International Conference to be held in
Grenada August 2-3 2011
The timeline set by the Committee at its
launch in September of 2010 to produce a document based on consultations, with
the aim of shaping the agenda for the conference is well within schedule.
The High Commissioner for Grenada HE Ruth
Elizabeth Rouse, was high in praise for the work of the (DCC) UK and for their
dedication and commitment to the invitation by the Government of Grenada to
engage the Diaspora in nation-building.
A full schedule of “Road Shows” and
Fundraising Events will be announced shortly.
Photos: DCC (UK)
Photo Credit: Shirley Anstis
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