debut: 2/16/17
40,136 runs
T&T...UNC’s first 100 days:
In his assessment of the period, economist Dr Vaalmikki Arjoon noted that the Government inherited a challenging economic landscape marked by years of decline. He said measures aimed at curbing excessive government spending and enhancing fiscal transparency across state entities can improve investor confidence.“At least for now, we have seen, in my view, that they have hit the ground running and so at this stage I do have some degree of cautious optimism.”The victory, hailed by supporters as a “turning point,” has brought with it high public expectations for rapid change. During an interview with Guardian Media yesterday, however, political scientist Dr Indira Rampersad urged caution when assessing the period, noting the time since the election victory has not been enough to achieve significant change.“It would be difficult, I think, for Government to implement any measure, even in the short term, if we want to look at this as a segment of a short term. Because I would say a short term would be probably nine months to a year in this case. However, what I found interesting, and I think welcome, is the transparency and the accountability that the Government has displayed in these 100 days. In that we are given frequent feedback as to what has been happening.”
Economist Mariano Browne, speaking with Guardian Media yesterday, said a 100-day performance timeline, while critical, was also constricting.
“To make a comment at this stage of the game as good, bad or indifferent is premature. If anything, we can say in the first 100 days they are sizing up the situation before any strong policy announcement is made.”
Some of the UNC’s high-profile campaign pledges have been actioned.
According to criminologist Dr Randy Seepersad, the moves align with the Prime Minister’s plan to make the country safer in six months.“There is evidence that things are being done. The Government has released some of the things they plan to do relating to crime and security and they are all reasonable. It suggests to me that they are making headway. I don’t expect much in terms of action within 100 days because a new government coming into power has to get their bearing and understand what they are working with, but at least you see evidence of things being done.”
In his assessment of the period, economist Dr Vaalmikki Arjoon noted that the Government inherited a challenging economic landscape marked by years of decline. He said measures aimed at curbing excessive government spending and enhancing fiscal transparency across state entities can improve investor confidence.“At least for now, we have seen, in my view, that they have hit the ground running and so at this stage I do have some degree of cautious optimism.”The victory, hailed by supporters as a “turning point,” has brought with it high public expectations for rapid change. During an interview with Guardian Media yesterday, however, political scientist Dr Indira Rampersad urged caution when assessing the period, noting the time since the election victory has not been enough to achieve significant change.“It would be difficult, I think, for Government to implement any measure, even in the short term, if we want to look at this as a segment of a short term. Because I would say a short term would be probably nine months to a year in this case. However, what I found interesting, and I think welcome, is the transparency and the accountability that the Government has displayed in these 100 days. In that we are given frequent feedback as to what has been happening.”
Economist Mariano Browne, speaking with Guardian Media yesterday, said a 100-day performance timeline, while critical, was also constricting.
“To make a comment at this stage of the game as good, bad or indifferent is premature. If anything, we can say in the first 100 days they are sizing up the situation before any strong policy announcement is made.”
Some of the UNC’s high-profile campaign pledges have been actioned.
According to criminologist Dr Randy Seepersad, the moves align with the Prime Minister’s plan to make the country safer in six months.“There is evidence that things are being done. The Government has released some of the things they plan to do relating to crime and security and they are all reasonable. It suggests to me that they are making headway. I don’t expect much in terms of action within 100 days because a new government coming into power has to get their bearing and understand what they are working with, but at least you see evidence of things being done.”
