Today was celebrated United Nation's International Anti-Corruption Day, which is set aside to recognize the UN Convention against Corruption, which was adopted by the General Assembly in 2003. Well, Belize as one of the member states, has yet to sign on to the convention, and independent political party, Vision Inspired By the People, sees this as a clear sign from both the PUP and the UDP that they don't intend to stamp out corruption in their government.
They held a press conference today in Belize City, and the Chairman of the VIP told the gathering that the citizens should enjoy a corruption-free government and public service:
Hubert Enriquez, Chairman, VIP
"We, the VIP believe that those governance and the freedom from corruption is a sacred right for which all Belizeans by virtue of the constitution are entitled. The United Nations Anti-Corruption Convention offers some hope that the oversight practice by that organization will motivate the government to take seriously this matter of corruption. We are aware of the national sovereignty implications of this preposition and of the less than favorable view of this organization by some of our people. But we, none the less believe that the long term developmental interest of Belize would be served with the application of this convention."
Bobby Lopez, Public Relations Officer, VIP
""On this International Anti-Corruption day, I urge governments, the private sector and civil society to take a collective stand against this complex social, political and economic disease that affects all countries to achieve an equitable inclusive and more prosperous future for all. We must foster a culture of integrity, transparency, accountability and good governance." That is the message from the secretary general of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon on this Anti-Corruption Day December 9th, 2013."
The VIP has started a petition to raise awareness and get persons to sign on, and bring a consensus to Government that they should support it. Belize City was the last stop of a country wide tour.
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