Regional Development Forum

Regional Development Forums are the second most important dialogue mechanism of the CIMC Secretariat. Forum locations allow for the CIMC to bring the forums down to the people to ensure that people in the respective regions are given wider options to participate in the discussions and bring forward development oriented recommendations relevant to their requirements.

The CIMC is considered a relevant and only appropriate mechanism to facilitate policy dialogue between government, its partners and citizens and is the only appropriate mechanism recognised by government that can be used by stakeholders to express their opinions concerning government policies and legislation and to bring government to the people.

Hence the CIMC through the regional forums allows that opportunity to be maximised by people from the various sectors participating and discussing development policy matters from regional perspectives. Discussions on development policy matters are also done through sectoral committees and working groups.

The CIMC is also tasked to oversee and co-ordinate implementation of the recommendations endorsed by the forums and promote constructive, collaborative and practical policy approaches to tackle some of the country’s persistent development problems. The government should be commended for putting in place a unique mechanism that brings Government down to the people and bridges the various sectors in society.

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The New Guinea Islands Regional Development Forum was held from the 22nd to 23rd of May at the Noah’s Ark Conference Centre in Kavieng, New Ireland Province. The host Governor with the Provincial Administrator and his team provided support and hospitality to all provincial participants and speakers from Port Moresby and the region. All Regional Forums provide the avenue through which stakeholders from all sectors participate and channel their recommendations/ideas to the...

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The New Guinea Islands Regional Development Forum was held at the Gazelle International Hotel from the 10-11th of May 2018. The objectives of the forum were:

  • Inform provinces and districts of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP III) 2018-2022;
  • Dialogue with provinces and districts on medium-term development potentials & priorities; and
  • Ensure alignment of sub-national development planning to MTDP III, 2018-2022.

The theme for the forum was “Securing our Future through Inclusive...

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The New Guinea Islands is made up of 5 Provinces: West New Britain, East New Britain, Manus and New Ireland Provinces, and the biggest is the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. CIMC selects the host province in the region by rotating between the five provinces. For 2017, West New Britain was selected to host the Forum. CIMC acknowledges the support given by the West New Britain Provincial Government led by Provincial Administrator Mr Williamson Hosea and the people of West New Britain for their...

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Annual Regional Development Forums are cordinated by the CIMC, bringing together identified representatives from all sectors in the Southern 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 New Guinea Islands Regional Development forum was...

FridayJULY 30th, WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS : 2023-07-30 00:00

The Southern Regional Development Forum was held from the 4th to 5th of July in Popondetta, Oro Province. The host Provincial Administrator and his team provided support and hospitality to all provincial participants and speakers from Port Moresby and the region. All Regional Forums provide the avenue through which stakeholders from all sectors participate and channel their recommendations/ideas to the Government for the purposes of improving service delivery, public policies...