Constructive Engagement "PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo and newly appointed Opposition Leader, Mr. Robert Corbin yesterday [May 2, 2003] began a long-overdue and much-anticipated process of "constructive engagement" between the ruling People's Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government and the main Opposition People's National Congress Reform (PNC/R). The two leaders formally met at the Office of the President on Thursday afternoon and continuing yesterday morning, during which they 'ironed out' several issues which have been contentious in the past, and which now hold renewed hope for the future of Guyana. This process of 'constructive engagement' between President Jagdeo and Mr. Corbin saw the PNC/R ending its boycott of the National Assembly; the appointment of the very important Ethnic Relations Commission, the members of which were formally sworn in yesterday, and their endorsement of the work of their representatives." ---Guyana Chronicle, May 3, 2003 Related Links: Ethnic Relations Commission Letters Menu Archival Menu Talks on political cooperation halted until after CWC February 27, 2007 No meetings since November between Jagdeo and arliamentary opposition parties February 11, 2007 Government and parliamentary opposition agree priorities for engagement at meeting last month December 17, 2006 Stay engaged -- OAS urges international community December 12, 2006 WANTED--A NEW PPP/PNC TANGO August 22, 2004 Dialogue decisions have been implemented August 13, 2004 Opposition discusses dialogue improvement with Commonwealth August 2, 2004 Commonwealth backs `dialogue’ in Parliament July 28, 2004 Jagdeo: Parliament is proper place for dialogue July 11, 2004 Making the bigger picture count June 21, 2004 Dialogue cannot be switched on and off May 27, 2004 The time to talk May 25, 2004 Jagdeo, Corbin should have a drink together - Ramsaroop May 22, 2004 The DIALOGUE May 7, 2004 Donor community in bid to resurrect dialogue May 1, 2004 Broadening the dialogue April 5, 2004 President says remains open to dialogue with opposition April 5, 2004 Jagdeo defers comment on talks with Corbin April 3, 2004 PPP/C 'disappointed' by Corbin's dialogue decision April 3, 2004 PNCR holding talks hostage for back-door power April 2, 2004 Government laments PNCR Corbin’s dialogue decision April 2, 2004 Constructive engagements versus street protests March 19, 2004 President says he remains open to `constructive engagement' with PNCR March 15, 2004 ‘I’m open for constructive engagement if the PNCR is serious’ March 15, 2004 No constructive engagement meeting since last year March 14, 2004 Progress on constructive engagement process mixed March 11, 2004 Government hopes for restart of constructive engagement process March 1, 2004 Dialogue needs energising January 19, 2004 Communiqué talks to feature de-politicization, inclusive governance January 5, 2004 Communiqué talks to feature depoliticisation of public service January 4, 2004 Jagdeo/Corbin talks December 22, 2003 President, Corbin urged to prioritise national interest December 21, 2003 Action December 14, 2003 President-Corbin dialogue likely after letter exchange December 12, 2003 WHY ATTEMPTS TO AMBUSH CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT? December 7, 2003 No response yet to President's PSC composition proposal December 6, 2003 Corbin shuts door on Police Service Commission 'deal' December 6, 2003 Don't allow distortions of dialogue to create negative political atmosphere November 26, 2003 New dialogue meeting waits on Corbin November 24, 2003 Corbin: political dialogue 'precarious' November 19, 2003 PNCR says no major dialogue progress, gov't disagrees November 17, 2003 PNC/R contentions not based on evidence - PM Hinds November 17, 2003 Government disputes PNC's `Constructive Engagement' assertion November 16, 2003 Five months after Jagdeo/Corbin dialogue October 20, 2003 Substantial progress on implementation of constructive engagement agreements October 5, 2003 Stakeholders optimistic on dialogue after briefing October 2, 2003 Make time to meet more September 30, 2003 Jagdeo/Corbin dialogue September 30, 2003 Leaders to seek legal opinion on establishment of Police Service Commission September 18, 2003 President, Corbin reach 16-point accord September 18, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin agree; high reps still working on joint text September 17, 2003 Linden town council to be dissolved September 17, 2003 May 6 communique follow-up talks September 8, 2003 Communiqué implementation held up by parliament recess September 8, 2003 The dialogue September 1, 2003 Monitoring of May 6 communique August 31, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin to choose from six depressed communities projects August 23, 2003 Jagdeo says Corbin could have called him on communiqué delays August 23, 2003 President laments by Corbin's address on dialogue concerns August 22, 2003 Time for the leaders to meet again August 19, 2003 Corbin slams delays in implementation of dialogue agreements August 19, 2003 Constitutional reform focuses on political engagements Communiqué implementation “generally intact” July 24, 2003 Both parties have to support spirit, letter of communique July 22, 2003 Donors, dialogue representatives meet on monitoring of decisions July 20, 2003 CHANGES---AFTER 'PARTY PARAMOUNTCY' July 20, 2003 President pleased with dialogue with Corbin July 18, 2003 Steady progress in communiqué implementation July 10, 2003 Political rapprochement helped rein in crime wave July 2, 2003 Implementation of Joint Communiqué moving ahead fairly well - President Jagdeo June 29, 2003 Communique is a binding document June 26, 2003 More inclusive governance June 24, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin build on recent agreements June 20, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin in follow up agreement June 20, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin grapple with Disciplined Services Commission June 19, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin hold second meeting June 13, 2003 Vigorous parliament must build upon joint communiqué June 9, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin to meet this week June 8, 2003 WPA concerned about silence of joint communique on glut of illegal arms June 6, 2003 The new politics in Guyana June 4, 2003 Jagdeo/Corbin talks to discuss police inquiry June 1, 2003 Committee to identify projects for depressed communities May 29, 2003 Commonwealth envoy hopeful over political developments May 27, 2003 C’wealth happy with dialogue restart May 27, 2003 Campaign needed to explain new parliamentary committees May 27, 2003 President optimistic of new standard of political conduct May 26, 2003 Action on reforms slows May 25, 2003 In pursuit of change May 25, 2003 PNCR pledges vigilance in implementation of agreements May 24, 2003 Decentralised governance for national development May 21, 2003 Parliamentary Round-up May 18, 2003 UN workshop sparks ideas on reducing societal tensions May 17, 2003 National Assembly lays groundwork for inquiry into police force May 16, 2003 UN guides Guyana on 'constructive engagement' path May 16, 2003 Advance in democratic governance May 14, 2003 Communique sets stage for greater stability May 12, 2003 Guyana has one of the most inclusive Constitutions May 12, 2003 The Jagdeo/Corbin 'Cooperation' tango May 11, 2003 COMMUNIQUE A STEP FORWARD May 10, 2003 Parliament approves pivotal appointments committee May 9, 2003 Government moves to hasten land distribution process May 9, 2003 Communique offers opportunity for all parties to contribute -PNCR May 8, 2003 Communiqué addresses array of mutual commitments May 8, 2003 Jagdeo and Corbin sign co-operation communiqué May 7, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin sign historic Communique May 7, 2003 ‘Constructive engagement’ May 7, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin in intensive talks May 6, 2003 Human rights association welcomes resumption of parliamentary life May 6, 2003 GTUC lauds PNC/R’s return to parliament May 6, 2003 Impressive progress May 5, 2003 The PNCR's return to parliament May 5, 2003 Leaders discuss issues of national importance May 4, 2003 Week of good news May 4, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin approve format of key parliamentary committees May 3, 2003 Parliament establishes management committee May 3, 2003 Jagdeo, Corbin begin Process of 'Constructive Engagement' May 3, 2003 PNC/R ends parliamentary boycott May 3, 2003 Last minute hitch to PNCR Parliament return May 1, 2003 If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.