Fostering Understanding
MAORI-PNG ENGAGEMENT PROJECT (on hold)This project was implemented under PCF’s Strategic Goal 3 – Engaging with and supporting communities and institutions in the region. The project built on recommendations from PCF’s Melanesian Symposium that was held in September 2008. Sir Rabbie Namaliu, a respected leader and former PNG Prime Minister, called for the facilitation of meaningful engagement between NZ Maori and Melanesia, in particular PNG. The project recognizes that well developed and successful Maori enterprises may have valuable contributions to make towards improving asset investment and resource utilization in PNG.
PCF has supported a group of informed Maori sector experts with international focus to conduct a scoping visit to PNG. Spearheading this engagement were travelling group of consultants and representatives from Maori organizations. Opportunities for structured formal Maori engagement were investigated.
PCF’s objectives from this activity included:
- To form links with a group of Maori sector experts and commercial entities with relevant experience in asset investment and resource utilization. The initial group will be centred on the following resource sectors: fisheries, forestry, land administration and funds management.
- Undertake a scoping visit with the group to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and run sector focused workshops in Port Moresby and other centers with a total attendance of up to 200 people and receive positive feedback.
- Gain an understanding of sector specific issues concerning PNG fisheries and forestry sectors and other related land based activities.
- Develop relationships with PNG resource administrators, landowning interests and industry representatives, to outline Maori background in fisheries, forestry and land administration, to foster relationships and commit to ongoing exchange and provision of expertise across selected sectors.
The activity took place from the 6th-12th June 2010 in Port Moresby and another regional locations in PNG.
Project Contact:
Cathy Bolinga - Project Manager
Email: cathy@pcf.org.nz
Phone: DDI +64 9 969 1494
Fax: +64 9 969 1495
