Papers 13: programme

ANNEX III – Programme for the Small Islands Voice inter-regional workshop, Palau, 18–22 November 2002

SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2002
	Participants arrive in Palau
SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2002
1000–1630	Visit to the Rock Islands and the Jellyfish Lake
MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2002
0830–0930	Workshop opening Facilitator – Mr Joe Tutii Chilton, UNESCO National Commission Invocation Opening chant – by Ms Merii Ngiracheluolul, Miss Koror 2002 Welcoming remarks – by Mr Dwight Alexander, Secretary-General, Palau National Commission for UNESCO Welcoming remarks – by Mr Dirk Troost, Chief, Environment and Development in Coastal Regions and in Small Islands, UNESCO Opening remarks – by Mr Francis Matsutaro, Director, Palau International Coral Reef Center ‘Mother Earth’s Dying Cries’, rap poem – by Mr Samal Duggins, St Kitts and Nevis
0930–1000	Coffee break
	Sharing information and experiences about our islands
1000–1100 1100–1200	‘About Seychelles’ presentation and discussion ‘About St Kitts and Nevis’ presentation and discussion
1200–1300	Lunch break
1300–1330 1330–1400 1400–1500	‘About St Vincent and the Grenadines’ presentation and discussion ‘About the San Andres Archipelago’ presentation and discussion ‘About Cook Islands’ presentation and discussion
1500–1515	Coffee break
1515–1615	‘About Palau’ presentation and discussion
1615–1630	Review and wrap-up of the day’s session
TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2002
	Small Islands Voice activities
0830–1000	Small Islands Voice internet-based youth forum Experiences, results, assessment and future proposals Short presentations from participating islands and discussions
1000–1030	Coffee break
1030–1200	Opinion surveys – experiences and results Short presentations from participating islands and discussions
1200–1300	Lunch break
1300–1500	Issues emerging from the opinion surveys Small group discussion sessions followed by presentations to the plenary group
1500–1515	Coffee break
1515–1615	On-the-ground activities Short presentations from participating islands and discussions
1615–1630	Review and wrap-up of day’s session
1630–1700	Field trip outline and arrangements
WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2002
0830–1630	Field trip to Babeldaob
	Drive on the Palau Compact Road to the State of Melekeok and discussions with local professionals and community members on the issues related to this road. Visit to the Capitol Relocation Project in the State of Melekeok, and discussions with local professionals. Visit to the Melekeok traditional men’s meeting house (Abai) and discussions with community members. Visit the recently built traditional 30-man outrigger canoe (Kabekl) and discussions with the master canoe builder.
THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2000
	Working with the media
0830–1000	Panel on ‘Working with print media’ Panelists – Mr Dave Mendoza, Print Zone; Ms Agnes Abrau, Palau Horizon; Mr Moses Uludong, Tia Belau Discussion Panel on ‘Working with radio’ Panelist – Mr Alfonzo Diaz,WWFM Discussion
1000–1030	Coffee break
1030–1200	Panel on ‘Working with film and theatre’ Panelists – Mr Jeff Barabe, Roll’Em; Ms Dilmei Olkeriil, Belau Theatre Discussion Small group discussion sessions focusing on media strategies followed by presentation to the plenary group
1200–1300	Lunch break
	Focus on Palau
1300–1500	Panel on ‘Natural resource management’ Panelists – Mr Adalbert Eledui, Koror State Rangers; Mr Marhence Madranchar, Environmental Quality Protection Board; Mr David Hinchley, The Nature Conservancy; Ms Lolita Gibbons, Palau Conservation Society Discussion Panel on ‘Economy and environment’ Panelists – Ms Ann Kitalong, Environment Inc.; Mr Ric Manghan, Capitol Improvement Project Discussion
1500–1515	Coffee break
1515–1700	Panel on ‘Community health’ Panelists – Mr Steven Kuartei, Public Health; Ms Debbie Toribiong, Substance Abuse Prevention Discussion Panel on ‘Good governance’ Panelists – Mr Basilio Deltang, Ethics Commission; Ms Mechesil Belau, Council of Traditional Matriarchs; Mr Rubekul Belau, Council of Traditional Chiefs Discussion
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2002
	Small Islands Voice – the way forward
0830–0850	Remarks by Ms Sandra Pierantozzi,Vice-President, Republic of Palau
0850–0930	Preparations for the 2004 review of the Programme of Action for Small Island Developing States Presentation by Mr Dirk Troost and discussion
0930–1015	Small Islands Voice global internet-based forum Initial results and discussion
1015–1030	Coffee break
1030–1200	Small group discussion sessions on 1. How to reach the youth at risk 2. Future directions for the Small Islands Voice internet-based youth forum 3. Formulation and refinement of the issues emerging from the 2002 activities followed by presentations to the plenary group
1200–1300	Lunch break
1300–1500	Small group discussion sessions on National, regional and inter-regional plans for Small Islands Voice in 2003 followed by presentations to the plenary group
1500–1515	Coffee break
1515–1630	Review of workshop’s findings and progress, general discussion Workshop closing
SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2002
	Participants depart Palau

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