Annual regional development forums are cordinated by the CIMC, bringing together identified representatives from all sectors in the Mamose region. These include government, churches, private sector, youth, women, CSO's and members of civil society. Speakers are also invited from the various sectors including government, the private sector, members of civil society and from community based organisations representing certain interests. The 2015 Mamose forum was held at the Madang Resort Hotel in Madang. It was well attended by delegates from the other 3 mamose provinces with Morobe having a fair sized contogent from the provincial administration led by the Acting Provincial Administrator Mr Gioving Bilong.
The forum was opened on behalf of the Chairman of the CIMC and Minister for National Planning & Monitoring, Hon Charles Abel by Hon Anton Yagama, member for Usino/Bundi. He acknowledged the role of the CIMC as a dialogue platform that can be used by people from all sectors to deliberate on issues of national interest and thanked CIMC for bringing the forum to Madang. Many participants applauded the role of the forum and asked for similar ones to be conducted at the districts in the region.
2015 Momase Region Presentations
Experiences on implementing Education Sector Policies and perspectives on achieving the Responsible Sustainable Development Strategy
Father Jan Czuba, President - Divine Word University (DWU)- Awareness & Encouraging citizen participation in the implementation of the Responsible Sustainable Development Strategy (RSDS)
Mr Allan Bird, Development Consultant - Ministry of National Planning - Awareness and encouraging citizen participation in Sustainable Development Strategy & MTDPII 2016-2017
Mr Joe Kapa, Deputy Secretary - Department of National Planning & Monitoring - Provincial Perspective on achieving the Responsible Sustainable Development Strategy and other key policies
Mr Gioving Bilong, A/Provincial Administrator - Morobe Province - Successful implementation of the SME Policy & Master Plan – encouraging citizens participation at sub-national level
Mr Richard Yakam, A/Deputy Secretary - Policy, Department of Trade, Commerce & Industry - Facilitating Market Opportunities at both local and international for local producers – issues & challenges
Ms Amelia Na’aru, Registrar - Investment Promotion Authority(IPS) - Facilitating Market Opportunities at both local and international for local producers – issues & challenges
Mr Dick Ermot, CEO - Golpu Wafi Development Corporation - Provincial Perspective on achieving the Responsible Sustainable Development Strategy and other key policies
Mr Daniel Aloi, A/Provincial Administrator - Madang - Creating effective partnerships for meaningful community participation in service delivery–the Rural Airstrips Agency ExperienceMr John Bromley, CEO - RAA & MAF