I’m currently in Morebsy for an AUSAID sponsored Volunteers conference. In 2006 we spent just under a week on Loloata Island just outside of Port Moresby. In 2007 we had a few days at the Hideaway Hotel also in Port Morebsy and you guessed it, this year we are once again in the Papua New Guinea Capital. Although Morebsy ain’t the best of places to escape to for some R&R, it’s great just to be away from the grind and the intensity of what life has lately become in Goroka.
Here’s the Conference Program… Proposed Volunteer Conference Program – March 2006 – Madang Pro
Third Annual Australian Volunteers in PNG Conference
The role of Government & Civil Society in Service Delivery in PNG
22nd-24th September 2008
Gateway Hotel
Port Moresby, PNG
Proudly supported by AusAID
Australian Government
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DAY 1, Monday 22 September 2008
Time | Event |
0830-9000 | Registration |
9000-9010 | Welcome – Susan Ryle, AusAID |
9010-9030 | Conference Overview-Linda Echentille, Conference Facilitator |
9030 –1015 | What is service delivery? Who provides it? - workshopping the volunteers conference theme – lead by Linda Echentille, Conference Facilitator |
1015-1045 |
Morning Tea |
1045- 1115 | What is service delivery? – Feedback |
1115 –1215 | Service delivery in PNG – the role of national government, sub-national government and civil society organisations Department of Provincial and Local Government Affairs (DPLGA) Presentation National Economic and Fiscal Commission (NEFC) Presentation |
1215-1315 | LUNCH |
1315-1415 | Australia’s new Partnership for Development with PNG: what does it mean Margaret Thomas, Minister Counsellor
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1415-1530 | Afternoon Tea |
1530 – 1600 | Volunteer support for service delivery in PNG – Telling our Story- AYAD, VIDA, ABV, AVI, HIV/AIDS volunteers – what’s working? Presentations by volunteers |
1600-1630 | Wrap Up of Day 1 – Conference Facilitator |
1830 for 1900-2130 | Conference Dinner, Ela Beach Hotel Guest Speaker |
DAY 2, Tuesday 23 September 2008
0900-0915 | Recapping Day 1 – Conference Facilitator |
0915-1015 | AusAID working at the sub-national level Rachael Moore – Sub-National Strategy Charlotte Smith-Democratic Governance |
1015-1045 | Service delivery for all – providing for men, women and children in PNG Susan Ferguson – gender integration advisor |
1015-1045 | Morning Tea |
1045-1215 | Challenges to service delivery in PNG Workshop lead by Linda Echentille, Conference Facilitator |
1215-1315 | LUNCH |
1315-1430
| Sector plans Break-out groups by sectors, for discussion on opportunities for volunteer programs to contribute to sector development Break out with AusAID Sector Reps – HIVAIDS, Health, Rural Devlt, Education, L&J, Private/Business Sector |
1430-1500 | Afternoon Tea |
1500-1600 | Touching base – break out groups with Volunteer Service Providers |
1600-1615 | Wrap Up of Day 2 |
DAY 3 Wednesday 24th September 2008
0900-0915 | Recapping Day 2 – Conference Facilitator |
0915–1030 | Volunteers and the Media Jacqui Smart and Anna Awasa |
1030-1200 | Morning tea with representatives from PNG government and civil society organisations |
1200-1215 | Feedback Forms Conference Facilitator |
1215-1330 | Farewell Lunch and Official Close of Conference- |
Hi Robert,
If this message really finds you…great! I’m from the US and planning helping in PNG somehow with street kids, and wishing to learn all about what was covered in the conference you posted about.
Please, is there a source for this type of information or a contact person I could discuss things with? Best regards,
Michael
Michael,
Will contact you offline via email.
Robert