Participants Want Taiwan-Forum Dialogue Mainstreamed
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Sixteenth Taiwan/Public of China-Forum Countries Dialogue
Joint Statement
The Sixteenth Taiwan/Republic of
The five member Taiwan/Republic of
Representatives of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Pacific Islands Development Programme (PIDP), Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Pacific Islands Development Programme (PIDP), Pacific Power Association (PPA), South Pacific Board for Educational Assessment (SPBEA), Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), and Secretariat of the Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), were also in attendance as Observers.
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands was the Moderator of the Dialogue.
The delegates expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Government and people of
The meeting reaffirmed the long-standing and close cooperative ties between Forum Island Countries and the Taiwan/Republic of
In his opening remarks, the Moderator welcomed the Head and members of the delegation of Taiwan/Republic of
The Moderator acknowledged the benefits provided to the region by Taiwan/Republic of
The meeting expressed its dissatisfaction with the current arrangements of the Taiwan/ROC Dialogue and noted that despite past communications to the Forum regarding their desire on improving the current arrangements, to date no satisfactory changes had been made. The meeting underscored the importance of the Taiwan/Republic of China Dialogue.
The Moderator will write to the Forum Chair to raise the desire of the Taiwan/Republic of China Allies to have their Post Forum Dialogue arrangement mainstreamed with the Forum Dialogue process.
The Moderator and members requested consideration of support to projects in the areas of labor mobility, bulk procurement (fuel and pharmaceuticals), regional shipping and air services, renewable energy, food security, sustainable financing for climate change, health, a regional meteorological service and capacity building.
Deputy Minister Hsia welcomed the presence of Forum Island Countries at the Sixteenth Taiwan/Republic of
Taiwan/Republic of
Reports on outcomes of the
The meeting noted with satisfaction the close relationship between Forum countries and Taiwan/ROC and reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthen relations between the region and Taiwan/Republic of
Taiwan/Republic of
As regard to the Taiwan/ROC PIF Scholarship Scheme a decision will be made next year on the next total funding commitment.
The Forum Island Countries representatives thanked Taiwan/Republic of
In conclusion, the meeting expressed its appreciation to Hon. Derek Sikua, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands for his guidance of the Dialogue. The Moderator also thanked members of the Panel for their cordial and productive discussions and Deputy Minister Hsia and his delegation for their attendance.
Annex I:
Regional Development Assistance: Approved CROP Projects for 2008/2009
PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM FISHERIES AGENCY (FFA)
PROJECT TITLE SUMMARY BUDGET USD
1 Special Needs, Priorities and Aspirations of Small Islands Developing States Purpose of the project is to provide special assistance to smaller island developing states to address their national needs and aspirations relating to effective fisheries management. $50,000
2 Administration Vehicle and Luggage Trailer The purpose of the project is to replace the official administration vehicle and purchase a luggage trailer which will be used for mail runs, banking, cargo collection, airport shuttle runs $46,000
SUB-TOTAL $96,000
PROJECT TITLE SUMMARY BUDGET USD
2 Smaller
SUB TOTAL $30,000
PACIFIC POWER ASSOCIATION (PPA)
PROJECT TITLE SUMMARY BUDGET USD
1 Pacific Islands Power Utility Engineers Solar Photovoltaic Workshop The purpose of the project is to assist Pacific Island Countries acquire technical capacity to conduct site assessments, design, procure, construct, operate and maintain solar photovoltaic systems $30,000
SUB-TOTAL $30,000
SOUTH PACIFIC BOARD FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT (SPBEA)
1 Training in the use of assessment to support learning in the Pacific Region The aim of the project is to strengthen the capacity of assessment officers in regional countries to use assessment data in a manner directed at improving the learning of students. The objectives of the workshop are: to consider and analyze assessment data derived from a national examination, and form a specialized test; to interpret the analyzed data enabling meaningful reports to be constructed; and to frame reports based on the data from a national examination and data from a specialized test $30,000
SUB-TOTAL $30,000
SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY (SPC)
PROJECT TITLE SUMMARY BUDGET USD
1 Vocational and skills training for the Pacific Youth using a community based approach. The overall purpose of the project is to provide technical support to local communities in rural areas for improved employability. This will be achieved through the following objectives: to provide training for target groups in community empowerment, specialized technical and vocational skills, career guidance, core work skills and employability through on-the-job training and apprenticeship; to adapt CB-TREE concepts, methodology and strategies to community and national context; and to assist participating governments to draft or strengthen national policy on community based training approaches $20,000
2 Developing Kiribati's Community Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management Programme (CE-bFMP) The project aims at the sustainable management of coastal fisheries resources through the establishment of a CE-bFMP and the development of alternative sources for food security and income generating activities $20,000
3 Promotion and development of sport fishing operation in the Pacific Islands Purpose of the project is to provide coastal communities in the region with alternative income generation opportunities by setting up environmentally friendly and economically sustainable tourism-oriented sport fishing operations $10,000
4 Support for the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts,
SUB-TOTAL $80,000
SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (SPREP)
PROJECT TITLE SUMMARY BUDGET USD
1 Productive Utilization of Renewable Energy in Small Island States (Pure SIS) The purpose of the project is to strengthen the capacity of the Pacific Island Countries, Small Island States in particular, to productively utilize their renewable energy resources to reduce their dependence on fossil fuel, improve energy efficiency and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions $50,000
SUB-TOTAL $50,000
PACIFIC APPLIED GEOSCIENCE COMMISSION (SOPAC)
PROJECT TITLE SUMMARY BUDGET USD
1 Regional Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme Purpose of the project is to provide support in the sectors of water, sanitation and hygiene so as to contribute to the improvement of rural and urban communities capacity to effectively plan and manage their own water, sanitation and hygiene sectors $40,000
SUB-TOTAL $40,000
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC (USP)
PROJECT TITLE SUMMARY BUDGET USD
1 Addressing achievement gaps in science in the
2 Implementing ICT-Based Curriculum Differentiation Materials to Promote Environmental Sustainability in 3 Pacific Countries –
SUB-TOTAL $50,000.00
GRAND TOTAL $406,000
