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.
There is, in our societies because of our history, a great suspicion of the motives of businesses and businessmen. The Anancy image is quite alive and well in our societies. In addition, the ethnic images of our business classes pose some ambiguity, as, since they are essentially family oriented, there is no public disclosure.