SNP and Opposition Leader, Wavel Ramkalawan has outlined the concept of ‘An Effective State’ as a goal of the SNP today. He has addressed the subject in an article for Regar which has been published as a supplement in our edition this week.
“An Effective State is one which functions effectively for its citizens. It must provide a solid and whole framework for people to live their lives in stability and security, sure of their rights, pursuing their goals and ambitions and contributing to the creation of a nation we will be proud of”, the SNP Leader writes.
The article makes the point that the normal lives of citizens must be free from politics. People should not have to calculate political consideration in their everyday work and lives, he explains. Politics should also not enter into consideration in the way citizens can get services such as housing and education from the state.
Mr. Ramkalawan has presented the effective state as one which will guarantee stability and security. Seychellois have faced many rude shocks which have destabilised their lives – the economic reform programme being the only latest.
People need to know where they stand in order to advance in their lives and work.
The security of all Seychellois individuals and businesses also need to be assured, both from crime in their communities and throughout our territory. Our outer islands need to be an integral part of our nation.
Achieving an effective state will depend on sound and strong institutions. This starts with strong and decisive leadership by the Executive but without political interference in the public service organisations or the national institutions. The National Assembly must assume full role as a branch of Government and not operate as an extension of the Executive while the mandate of such institutions as the Human Rights Commission, the Ombudsman and the Ethics Commission must be strengthened so that they can assume their full role.
The statement also contains a call for professionalism in the Government organisations that deliver service to citizens but, it also calls for participation of all Seychellois and the assurance that all can share in the opportunities which the country offers. The country can ensure a good standard of living for all citizens without dependence on welfare if the wealth it earns is distributed efficiently and fairly.
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