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Speeches 2003

September 29, 2003

"Towards a Democratic Culture", Panamanian Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador Watt launched the U.S. Embassy's good governance initiative in a speech today at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama. The speech, entitled "Towards A Democratic Culture," addressed the core elements of good governance:

  1. Open dialogue between government and civil society, including the business sector;
  2. Public administration that is fair, transparent and professional;
  3. Judicial security and rule of law.

The goal of this ambitious program is to help Panama make advances in economic development and democracy. The program will focus resources on institutions and groups that demonstrate progress in reform.