What is the Future of PACT?

The Protected Areas Conservation Management Trust, PACT, is the subject of concerns being raised APAMO.  Representatives of the umbrella association met with Prime Minister John Briceño recently to discuss the future of PACT.

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“I met with APAMO, along with the minister and we were discussing, not necessarily on the legislation.  They were concerned about the future of PACT and which direction it is going and questioning whether the changing of the executive director was at the right time.  The minister explained and I think we have a good understanding on how to make sure that we ensure that PACT works the way it was envisioned.  To give you a little bit of history, the UDP implemented PACT, but it was under my care that PACT really became the institution it was.  And I remember when the past administration was making changes to the PACT legislation, I called the minister back then and I said why are we making these changes, because then you are opening it up for then even the government to be able to access funds.  And he said, no, don’t worry about it and then here we are today.  So yes, we need to take a look at how we can continue to improve PACT.”