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FURTHER READING

• Report: Strengthening Parliamentary Budget Oversight in the Caribbean (Phase 2)

• Discussion Paper: "Re-visioning Public Accounts Committees in Small

Legislatures"

• Publication: Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight in the Caribbean: A Roadmap

for Developing and Implementing Initiatives in the Region

The presentations and other resources are available under this workshop’s event page on the ParlAmericas website.

"It has been incredibly useful. The key is synergy with all partners, inclusive of Auditors General, SAIs and the public so that there is a greater awareness of PACs."

Cheryl Bazard, Senator of

the Bahamas

"I am pleased with the extent of the contributions from colleagues, which reflected both the enthusiasm as well as the value they placed on this most important issue."

Carl Greenidge, Member of Parliament and Chair of PAC in Guyana

"It is time to start a public discussion about accountability and transparency and the role of parliamentarians leading the way."

Emma Hippolyte, Minister for Commerce, Business Development,

Investment and Consumer Affairs of Saint Lucia