However, the example set by the government in publishing statistics and having their financial statements pass through the constitutional process of parliamentary scrutiny of the public accounts committee after examination by  BIS Review 19/2005  3  the Auditor General, is absolutely vital to the integrity of the corporate governance process in our region.
The regional private sector in order to develop and be internationally competitive has no other option than to accept these practices. Their commitment to good corporate practices and corporate citizenship is critical not only for their own growth and development but for that of the region as well.