Pacific Islands news and development

4 October 2012

Informed public is a powerful weapon of change

MIKA KELEKOLIO writes in the Samoa Observer :
"For far too long the public have been left in the dark when it comes to knowing what their public officials are up to, what government ministries and agencies are doing and whether they are acting within their mandate. The consequences of allowing these organisations and agencies to operate unchecked can lead to corruption, financial malfeasance and public safety risks."