You are cordially invited to a Goa Sudharop public meeting on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar, Panjim, from 3:30pm to 7pm. All invited. There is no cost to attend.
Under the guise of “development” over the past 20 years, Goa has seen unprecedented levels of corruption at every level of Goan society. Goa has degraded at the expense of Goans. Goa Sudharop will be hosting a panel discussion which will focus on seeking accountability as a means to address corruption. The idea is to deeply understand the contemporary challenges faced by Goans in order to identify duty-bearers and demand their accountability. This idea is borne out of the belief that by affirming the accountability of the State, it is possible to work towards ensuring all citizens the right to a dignified life and livelihood based on people & environmental driven development, and the right to full citizenship. It is also driven by a desire for a vibrant, just and equitable Goa which caters to all Goans and all sections of Goan society. PROGRAMME: 3:30 - 4:00pm. Refreshments, and Meet-and-greet. 4:00pm. Welcome address by Mr George Pinto, Co-founder of Goa Sudharop. 4:10pm to 6:00pm, Panel presentation - Holding the State Accountable. The speakers will address the following issues with the overarching theme of accountability: 1) Small Scale Fishers, the Challenges to their Livelihoods, and Addressing Missing Coastal Entitlements - by social activist: Mr. Sebastian Rodrigues. 2) Upholding Land Life and Culture the Goa Way: calling for participatory planning (Touching issues of land grab, marinas and casinos) - by social activist: Mr. Rama Kankonkar. 3) Whither Citizenship of Goans? (also addressing the issue of dual citizenship) - by Advocate Albertina Almeida. 6:00pm to 6:55pm. Where Do We Go From Here? - Open group discussion. 6:55pm, Vote of Thanks by Ibonio D’Souza. Please note, a similar event with relevant topics and speakers will be held in Margao on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 3:30pm to 7pm. Please save the date and more details to follow. We look forward to seeing you at all our events. Goa Sudharop
