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How can the network assist the Pacific?

How can the network assist the Pacific?. Pacific Islands. Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Founded in 1971 Pacific region’s premier Political and Economic Policy Organisation Forum Leaders meet annually to respond to regional issues 16 Member Countries

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How can the network assist the Pacific?

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  1. How can the network assist the Pacific?

  2. Pacific Islands • Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat • Founded in 1971 • Pacific region’s premier Political and Economic Policy Organisation • Forum Leaders meet annually to respond to regional issues • 16 Member Countries • Programme areas: Political & Security, Good Governance, Sustainable Development and Economic Governance Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  3. Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  4. Cook Islands Capital: Rarotonga Land: 240 sq km EEZ: 1.8 million sq km Population: 19,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture, black pearls, offshore banking and tourism Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  5. Federated States of Micronesia Capital: Pohnpei Land: 700 sq km EEZ: 2.9 million sq km Population: 112,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture and fisheries Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  6. Fiji Capital: Suva Land: 18,272 sq km EEZ: 1.26 million sq km Population: 775,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture, clothing, fisheries, forestry, tourism and sugar Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  7. Kiribati Capital: Tarawa Land: 726 sq km EEZ: 3.6 million sq km Population: 88,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Copra, fisheries and seaweed  Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  8. Nauru Capital: Yaren Land: 21 sq km EEZ: 320,000 sq km Population: 12,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Phosphate  Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  9. Niue Capital: Alofi Land: 259 sq km EEZ: 390,000 sq km Population: 1,650 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture, banking, telecommunications and tourism Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  10. Palau Capital: Koror Land: 487 sq km EEZ: 600,900 sq km Population: 20,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Fisheries and tourism Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  11. Papua New Guinea (PNG) Capital: Port Moresby Land: 462,000 sq km EEZ: 3.1 million sq km Population: 5.6 million (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture, fisheries, forestry and mining Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  12. Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) Capital: Majuro Land: 181 sq km EEZ: 2.1 million sq km Population: 54,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture and US Military spending Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  13. Samoa Capital: Apia Land: 2,934 sq km EEZ: 120,000 sq km Population: 179,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing and tourism Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  14. Solomon Islands Capital: Honiara Land: 28,000 sq km EEZ: 1.6 million sq km Population: 450,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture, fisheries and forestry Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  15. Kingdom of Tonga Capital: Nuku’alofa Land: 688 sq km EEZ: 700,000 sq km Population: 101,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture, tourism Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  16. Tuvalu Capital: Funafuti Land: 26 sq km EEZ: 757,000 sq km Population: 10,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture, fisheries and philatelic sales Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  17. Vanuatu Capital: Port Villa Land: 12,190 sq km EEZ: 680,000 sq km Population: 204,000 (2003 est.) Economy: Agriculture, fisheries and tourism Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  18. Forum Island Countries Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  19. How can the network assist the Pacific? • Geographic isolation and distance from markets & expense of reaching the markets. The Network • Bridges the distances between the Pacific and the World; • Acts as research base for the Pacific to harness relevant information before expending limited resources in physical reach; • Enables sharing of experiences and information, virtually and at meetings & conferences; and • Provides linkages for the Pacific to vital contacts in other regions Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

  20. infoDev’s Initiative objectives • Improve performance of existing incubators and develop viable programs in developing countries • Promote knowledge generation and dissemination • Foster national and international partnerships and networks • Foster ICT-enabled innovation and development of a new generation of small enterprises as engines for socioeconomic development in developing countries

  21. Thank You! Alise Faulalo-Stunnenberg Private Sector Development Officer alises@forumsec.org.fj (679) 322 0305 Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat www.forumsec.org

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