A farewell reception for the delegates for the ‘Samoa Tour Group’ in the Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue (E.P.L.D.) 2014 was held at Sails Mulinu’u last Friday night.
The group of eleven delegates was led by Dr. Shaneel Chandra, of U.S.P. Fiji.
E.P.L.D. is run by the Pacific Leadership Foundation which is now chaired by Taulapapa Heather Latū.
The programme seeks to manage Pacific challenges collaboratively, positively and creatively by promoting a culture of leadership across the Pacific region aligned with democratic values and good governance, while developing participants’ leadership skills and broadening their horizons.
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“Its end goal is to enhance communication, collaborative problem solving and decision-making amongst future regional leaders,” Taulapapa said.
“This very unique Pacific event was conceived in 2006 and then 2010 and this is its third phase programme.
“The programme also aids in building enduring relationships across communities, sectors, countries and territories by creating an active and influential Alumni network.”
This year, Leota Kosi Latu, Deputy Director General of S.P.R.E.P. was the conference chair with two of many inspirational speakers including Dame
Carole from Papua New Guinea and Rev. James Bhagwan.
The study tour group to Samoa met with His Highness, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, Attorney General and some of the Chief Executive Officers of ministries which include Education, Development Bank of Samoa, S.N.P.F., Central Bank and Health.
The study tour groups visit different Pacific region locations including Australia and New Zealand focusing on leadership and community development initiatives.
Australian High Commissioner to Samoa, Sue Langford confirmed that the Australian government’s contribution to the programme is A$600,000.
“I hope this dialogue has provided you with the opportunity to build regional collaboration, exchange experiences and ideas in areas of business, civil society and the public sector,” she said.
“This year’s dialogue ‘Navigating our Future Together’ aligns with Australia’s approach to promoting collaborative, positive and creative leadership in the Pacific.”
“Support for this dialogue is just one small part of Australia’s support of strengthening leadership in the Pacific Region.”
E.P.L.D 2014 is the third Pacific leadership development initiative staged for mid-career high calibre men and women under the auspices of Commonwealth Study Conferences (Australia) Inc. in partnership with Commonwealth Study
Conferences (New Zealand).
It was originally only offered to residents of the Commonwealth countries of the Pacific.
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