Last month, the Commonwealth Secretariat joined forces with the Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago to deliver a dynamic week-long leadership and integrity training designed to empower senior officials from key anti-corruption agencies.
The training brought new energy and additional expertise to Trinidad and Tobago’s ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership, governance and management capacities across its integrity institutions.
Underscoring the importance of collective action in strengthening governance, Haydn Gittens, Chairperson of the Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, said:
“We are honoured to have the support of the Commonwealth Secretariat, whose ongoing work across member states continues to strengthen good governance and anti-corruption frameworks. The Secretariat’s partnership in this initiative reaffirms the value of collaboration because integrity, after all, is a collective responsibility.”
The week-long programme concluded with participants energised by the valuable insights on how to build stronger and more ethical institutions for the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
Strengthening public sector leadership and accountability
The seminar brought together representatives from some of the country’s most critical institutions, including the Integrity Commission, the Police Complaints Authority, the Office of the Ombudsman, the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Fraud and Cyber Crime Units of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
Through a series of interactive workshops and facilitated discussions, participants delved into the principles of ethical leadership, personnel management and institutional accountability. Sessions were practical and forward-looking, equipping officials with tools to identify and mitigate corruption risks while cultivating a workplace culture grounded in transparency and trust.
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In his opening address, the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Head of Public Sector Governance, Dr Roger Koranteng, reflected on the deeper meaning of governance:
“Leadership in the public sector is not merely about managing systems, it is about inspiring trust, driving reform, and delivering results that matter to citizens. In today’s governance landscape, where complexity and scrutiny are ever-increasing, the need for ethical, strategic and visionary leadership has never been greater."
He also reminded delegates that adherence to ethical practices should be embedded in everything that they do.
Partnership for good governance
The training delivered by Dr Koranteng formed part of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s broader efforts to support member countries in promoting good governance and advancing sustainable development through effective public leadership. By enhancing the skills and confidence of senior officials, the programme contributed to the long-term goal of ensuring that Commonwealth public institutions operate with transparency, accountability and a commitment to service.
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