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Curriculum Vitae for Mr David Leeming June 2016
Curriculum Vitae for Mr David Leeming June 2016 Name: David Gunnar LEEMING Contact details: DOB: 19 November 1962 Mail: P.O. Box 652 Honiara, Solomon Islands Passport: British (UK) Tel: +677 747-6396 Residence : Solomon Islands since 1996 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.leeming-consulting.com Fields of speciality Communication for Development (ComDev) ICT for Development (ICTD) Educational Technology / ICT in Education Media development, Community media, Social and New Media Renewable Energy / Solar electrification Community and Rural Development Research Region of experience Pacific Islands, Europe Years experience in region 15+ Total years experience 30 International consulting EU, UNDP, UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank, ITU history Commonwealth of Learning, Secretariat for Pacific Community Countries of work Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, PNG, Nauru, Tuvalu, Kosrae, Samoa, experience Thailand, Norway, UK Current position: Director of own Solomon Islands-established consulting company Leeming International Consulting (incorporated in 2006) Education: BSc (hons) 1 st Class, Electronics and Acoustics (Applied physics) Salford University, UK , 1985 M.A. in Communication for Development (ComDev), Malmo University, Sweden. Graduated June 2016. 1-year Masters by distance over 2 years. Course syllabus (http://edu.mah.se/HACFD ): Cultural studies, Development theory; Culture and development; Media, Globalisation and Development; Postcolonial studies; Communication and Media Analysis; Representation, Discourse Theory, Critical Analysis, -
Ocean Diplomacy
University of Wollongong Research Online Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts - Papers Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts 2016 Ocean Diplomacy: The aP cific slI and Countries' Campaign to the UN for an Ocean Sustainable Development Goal Genevieve Quirk University of Wollongong, [email protected] Quentin A. Hanich University of Wollongong, [email protected] Publication Details Quirk, G. & Hanich, Q. (2016). Ocean Diplomacy: The aP cific slI and Countries' Campaign to the UN for an Ocean Sustainable Development Goal. asia-pacific ourj nal of ocean law and policy, 1 (1), 68-95. Research Online is the open access institutional repository for the University of Wollongong. For further information contact the UOW Library: [email protected] Ocean Diplomacy: The aP cific slI and Countries' Campaign to the UN for an Ocean Sustainable Development Goal Abstract In this article we examine how Pacific slI and Countries (pics) successfully championed a stand-alone Ocean Sustainable Development Goal (sdg) goal at the United Nations (un). We analyse how the un Post-2015 development process provided pics with a unique opportunity to use their experience with collective diplomacy and regional oceans governance to propose this international goal. In this article we establish how pics' national and regional quest to strengthen their sovereign rights over marine resources motivated their diplomatic efforts for an Ocean sdg. The campaign was a significant political achievement, positioning these Large Ocean Island States (lois) as global ocean guardians. We critically evaluate the effectiveness of the pics' diplomatic campaign to secure an international commitment for an Ocean sdg. -
Political Reviews
Political Reviews michael lujan bevacqua, elizabeth (isa) ua ceallaigh bowman, zaldy dandan, monica c labriola, nic maclellan, tiara r na'puti, gonzaga puas peter clegg, lorenz gonschor, margaret mutu, salote talagi, forrest wade young 187 political reviews • polynesia 249 www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/Pages/ period, we’ve seen Niue’s application NZindex.aspx for membership in the Asian Develop- ———. 2019b. Report of the Working ment Bank (adb) accepted; an apol- Group on the Universal Periodic Review: ogy from Radio New Zealand (rnz) New Zealand. A/HRC/41/4. 1 April. for unsubstantiated allegations made https://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/ against Premier Sir Toke Talagi; oppo- UNDOC/GEN/G19/087/77/PDF/ sition to and court injunctions filed G1908777.pdf?OpenElement against government-funded projects; University of Waikato. 2019. Te and a member of Parliament (mp) who Wharehuia Milroy Remembered. 16 May. brought a packet of marijuana into https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-opinion/ an assembly sitting. Throughout this media/2019/te-wharehuia-milroy period, the premier also spent signifi- -remembered cant time in New Zealand for medical Waitangi Tribunal. 2004. The Mōhaka care. Despite ill health, the premier ki Ahuriri Report, Wai 201. Wellington: was said to have still undertaken work Legislation Direct. https://forms.justice and carried out talks with prospective .govt.nz/search/Documents/WT/wt_DOC diplomatic and development partners. _68598011/Wai201.pdf Niue’s application to become a ———. 2019. Hauora: Report on Stage member of the adb was accepted, One of the Health Services and Outcomes which was a historical decision Kaupapa Inquiry. -
E-TALANOA Issue 2 — 2010
e-TALANOA www.spc.int Issue 2 — 2010 elcome to the second edition of e-talanoa. WThe first edition focused on the outcomes of the Pacific ICT Ministers meeting (2010) and the endorsed Framework for Action on ICT for Development in the Pacific (ICT framework). In this edition, we provide an update on the efforts in implementing the ministerial decisions and some key developments in the ICT sector in the Pacific region. As you may know, the ICT framework outlines seven themes for action aimed at effectively utilising ICT for sustainable development, governance, and improving the livelihood of Pacific communities. From this edition onward, we will report back on the efforts in implementing the ICT framework under the seven themes of the ICT framework. This should make it easier to relate and link activities to individual strategies within a theme and in particular to measure the progress against identified milestones and targets. In this issue Internet Pacific represented Update on the e-PIC: portal for governance and at the ITU’s 18th implementation of Pacific ICT ICT policy Plenipotentiary Ministers decisions information workshop Conference and more ... Produced by: Pacific ICT Outreach Programme, Economic Development Division, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Suva, Fiji e-TALANOA — Issue 2 From PICTO On 16-17 June 2010 in Tonga, the Pacific Decision: ‘Support the proposal to ICT officials and other stakeholders organise a Regional Internet Governance considered the review of the Pacific Forum (IGF) in the Pacific in 2011’ Contents Regional Digital Strategy that was done by the Forum Secretariat in collaboration SPC, jointly with other partners Welcome.................................................. -
PICISOC Paper
Paper Series 2.3 Attachment 7 Information Communication Technology Section 2003–2005 Triennial Progress Report 1. INTRODUCTION AND HIGHLIGHTS The goal for the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Section is “improved information and communication capacity” in SPC and Pacific Islands countries and territories (PICTs). Its first and primary objective is “sustained, high-quality ICT services in support of SPC programmes”. The second objective is “enhanced information and communication services in PICTs”. This paper reports on progress against the defined outputs of the ICT Strategic Plan (2003–2005). In conjunction with discussions with stakeholders, this review will also inform the development of the next strategic plan for the section. Progress over the plan period has been good, as this report will demonstrate. Significant achievements include the following: • High-quality services to SPC programmes were not only sustained but improved, despite a 20 per cent increase in the total number of SPC staff. • Internet bandwidth for the organisation has quadrupled, with two redundancy routes. • SPC has also quadrupled the speed of its communication link between its offices in Noumea and Suva. • Large savings have been achieved by using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. Virtually all phone calls between Noumea and Suva are now routed via SPC’s private network, at no extra cost to the organisation. • Videoconferencing is now possible between the two main SPC sites and is heavily used for programme discussions, management meetings, interviews and consultations with partner- agency staff. • Better communication links between the two main sites have made possible the full integration of ICT support services (e.g. -
Political Reviews
Political Reviews michael lujan bevacqua, elizabeth (isa) ua ceallaigh bowman, zaldy dandan, monica c labriola, nic maclellan, tiara r na'puti, gonzaga puas peter clegg, lorenz gonschor, margaret mutu, salote talagi, forrest wade young 187 number of representatives of the ter- Islands, Hawai‘i, Norfolk Island, ritory in the Paris National Assembly and Senate and to create term limits Wallis and Futuna are not included in for the president of French Polynesia this issue. and the mayors of municipalities. French Polynesia These proposals met with protests across the local political spectrum The period under review was one of (otr, 26 June, 7 July 2018). mixed messages. On one hand, French Even more controversial was Polynesia’s reconnection with the rest the clause recognizing the effects of of Oceania is accelerating, symbolized nuclear testing that was to be inserted by an important business proposal into the updated organic law of with shareholders from other Polyne- French Polynesia. After first recogniz- sian countries. On the other hand, the ing the territory’s “contributions to French state’s repressive colonial poli- nuclear deterrence and defense of the cies continue unabatedly: Just as an nation,” the clause then states that old act of arbitrary colonial injustice compensation by the French state for from the 1950s was finally revised, irradiation victims will be defined new acts were committed, with the by law and that the French state will French judiciary removing the pro- provide adjustments for structural and independence opposition leader from economic imbalances caused in conse- the political scene and prosecuting him quence of the tests (Légifrance 2019). -
Inaugural Regional Meeting of Ministers for Energy, Information and Communication Technology (Ict) and Transport
ISSN : 0377-452X INAUGURAL REGIONAL MEETING OF MINISTERS FOR ENERGY, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND TRANSPORT 4–8 April 2011, Noumea, New Caledonia REPORT OF MEETING Secretariat of the Pacific Community 2011 © Copyright Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) 2011 All rights for commercial / for profit reproduction or translation, in any form, reserved. SPC authorises the partial reproduction or translation of this material for scientific, educational or research purposes, provided that SPC and the source document are properly acknowledged. Permission to reproduce the document and/or translate in whole, in any form, whether for commercial / for profit or non-profit purposes, must be requested in writing. Original SPC artwork may not be altered or separately published without permission. Original text: English Secretariat of the Pacific Community Cataloguing-in-publication data Inaugural regional meeting of ministers for energy, information and communication technology (ICT) and transport: Report of meeting (Noumea, New Caledonia, 4–8 April 2011) / Secretariat of the Pacific Community 1. Force and energy — Oceania. 2. Information technology — Oceania. 3. Communication in economic development – Oceania. 4. Transportation — Oceania. I. Title II. Secretariat of the Pacific Community 303.483 0995 AACR2 ISBN: 978-982-00-0509-9 INAUGURAL REGIONAL MEETING OF MINISTERS FOR ENERGY, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND TRANSPORT, 2011 (ICT) AND TRANSPORT, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION INFORMATION ENERGY, REGIONAL -
Private Sector News
PRIVATE SECTOR NEWS March/April Newsletter 2018 Prime Minister’s Visit! In This Issue: Niue welcomed the Right Prime Minister’s Visit Honourable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand Go! Niue App and her 65 member delegation on Monday 5 March. Niue Pacer Plus Update C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e presented a Business Expo to Farewell HE Ross Ardern showcase the Private Sector Water Update businesses in Niue. Environment Department The Businesses who participated in the Private Sector Business Notice Expo included; Niue Fresh, Niue Yacht Club—World Arc Savage House Boxing, Maulu Day Spa, Niue Island Organic Farmers Association, Oma Tafua, Lupe Niue, Niue Orientation Visit Tour, Niue Yacht Club and Lau’s Getaway. Government Niue Kiwibank The Business Expo took place in the Dolphin Restaurant at Update the Scenic Matavai Resort and was visited by the delegation of media, business leaders, parliamentary support personnel Fire Extinguisher Training and NGO’s prior to the Government of Niue luncheon with the Green Climate Fund Workshop Prime Minister and her delegation. The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister visited the Private Sector Business Niue Tourism Industry Forum Expo after the luncheon before heading off for their afternoon activities. The Niue Chamber of Commerce hosted a small The Rock Vets Niue business round table session with the Deputy Leader of New Zealand First, Air New Zealand and MFAT representatives Education Programme after the luncheon and discussed a wide range of topics including infrastructure, export facilitation, insurance, Pacer Chamber Contacts Plus and trade opportunities for Niue. -
Forum Election Observer Report Niue
PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SECRETARIAT NIUE NATIONAL ELECTIONS 2017 REPORT OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM ELECTION OBSERVER TEAM INTRODUCTION 1. At the invitation of the Government of Niue, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat deployed a Forum Election Observer Team to Alofi, Niue, from 28 April – 11 May 2017, to observe the Niue General Elections on 6 May 2017. The Forum Election Observer Team (the Forum Team or The Team) comprised of Mrs. Benateta Betero, Electoral Commissioner of the Republic of Kiribati (Team Leader), who was supported by a Secretariat staff member (see Annex 1). 2. The Forum Team was based in Niue’s capital, Alofi, and met with a wide range of stakeholders including senior Government representatives; civil society (including youth, women and disability groups) and faith-based organisations; private sector; election candidates; media representatives; and members of the diplomatic corps based in Alofi. A list of stakeholders consulted is attached at Annex 2. On 6 May, Election Day, the Forum Team deployed across the island of Niue, visiting all 14 constituencies. The Team observed all aspects of the elections across the polling stations including the pre-polling environment, the opening of polls, casting of votes, closing of polling, and the counting of votes. CONTEXT 3. Niue is an island nation with a total land mass of 260 square kilometres located 930 kilometres west of the Cook Islands, 660 kilometres south of Samoa, and 2400 kilometres northeast of New Zealand. As of 2016, Niue is home to 1612 people. There are 14 villages around the island, and Alofi, located on the Western coast, with a population of around 760 people. -
GOVERNMENT of NIUE OFFICE of the PREMIER 23 August 2016
GOVERNMENT OF NIUE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER 23rdAugust 2016 Press Release Niue Return Services join World War 1 Commemoration Alofi, Niue, 23rdAugust 2016: The Niue Return Services Tour Group to the World War 1-100 Years Commemoration to France, called on Honourable Premier Toke Talagi yesterday morning ahead of the group’s departure on the 6th September 2016. The meeting with Honourable Premier acknowledged the Government of the day, for the generous assistance to fund the 15 (Fifteen) village representatives to travel to the Battle of The Somme 100th Anniversary commemorations in France. (Honourable Premier Toke Talagi with Government Ministers and RSA representatives) Front Row L-R: Hon. Kupa Magatogia, Hon. Billy Talagi, President of Niue RSA Mr Charlie Tohovaka (Makefu), Hon. Toke Talagi, Hon. Pokotoa Sipeli (Government Representative), Hon. Dalton Tagelagi, Secretary of Government Richard Hipa. Med Row L-R: Mrs Judy Togiakona (Liku), Mrs Tapu Pihigia (Tuapa), Ms Shiloh Pasisi (NHS student), Mrs Mitaki Lio (Alofi South), Ms Pamela Togiakona, (Hikutavake) Ms Vikatolia Liumaihetau (Toi), Mrs Shield Palahetogia (Lakepa) Mrs Mona Ainu’u (Namukulu) Back Row L-R: Mr Talaititama Talaiti (Vaiea) Mr Hagen Siosikefu (Mutalau) Mr Peter Funaki (Tamakautoga) Mr Togia Puheke (Avatele) Mr Alan Tano Puleoti (Alofi North) Mr Ben Tanaki (Hakupu) The President of the Niue Return Services Association Charlie Tohovaka thanked the Government for prioritising one of the most significant events in history and allowing the group to travel to 3 countries in Europe and to witness the battlegrounds the 150 brave souls. Honourable Premier Toke Talagi farewelled the (15) village representatives and (1) High School student who were selected by families and villages to represent the ancestors who journeyed for many days to far and foreign lands, with so little knowledge of what was in store for them and each with their own impressions and anxieties of the unexpected, with only their own fellow Niuean brothers to comfort their journey. -
Cook Islands) Present: Emani (Chair), Anju, Andrew (Vcs), Cherie (Treasurer) and Maureen (Sec) the Minutes of the Previous Meeting of 11 April Were Accepted
Minutes of the meeting of the PICISOC Board of Trustees Held on a ZOOM call on the 9th May @9pm (Cook Islands) Present: Emani (Chair), Anju, Andrew (VCs), Cherie (Treasurer) and Maureen (Sec) The Minutes of the previous meeting of 11 April were accepted. Matters arising: (this became our agenda) 1. Action item1 – Anju and Andrew will review and update the current Hosting Requirements for PacINET and then send the new Version 4 to the other members of the Board for amendment/approval. It was noted to include that PacINET Is a combination of Technical Training and Pacific IGF. Technical training traditionally provided by APNIC. The hosting requirements can become the reference resource for an Expression of Interest by a Pacific country to host a PacINET event. Members will be notified of this document currently being reviewed. 2. Action item2 – Andrew will contact NICTA and inform them of the PacINET Hosting Guidelines on which they can base their Expression of Interest to hold a PacINET In PNG – possibly at the second half of 2020 or in the beginning of 2021. Other business 3. PacINET or PacIGF co-locating with APTLD in Fiji – this possibility is being investigated by Keith Davidson and Save Vocea. We are still awaiting confirmation on this. 4. UN eGov Meeting in Incheon, Korea – Anju and Andrew are attending this meeting of eGov experts in Korea. Suggested resources that they should take: a. Boase Report (2009) on the eGov projects in the Cook Is, Niue and Samoa. b. Rowen Cullen and Graham Hassall (2016) eGovt in the Pacific Island States: ICT Policy and implementation in small island developing states c. -
E-TALANOA Issue 6 — 2011
e-TALANOA www.spc.int Issue 6 — 2011 Pacific Legislatures Hearing on HIV and ICT Pacific legislators, legislative staff and SPC staff at the joint hearing in New Zealand The Pacific Legislatures for Population Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Contents and Governance (PLPG) in partnership New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Tonga with the Pacific Islands HIV and STI and Tuvalu who are currently serving or From PICTO.......................................... 2 Response Fund and the Secretariat of the intending to serve as champions in either Pacific Community’s Pacific ICT Outreach advocacy for the prevention of HIV and (PICTO) Programme hosted the Pacific other STIs or promoting ICT as a tool for CRGA 41 supports SPC’s work in the Pacific ICT sector................................. 4 Legislatures Hearing on HIV and ICT at development. the Novotel Hotel, Auckland International SPC and UNDP join hands to assist The hearing focused on two distinct Airport in Auckland, New Zealand from Kiribati Parliament............................. 5 13–15 December 2011. components – The fight against HIV and STIs and the use of ICT as a key tool for Samoa Members of Parliament The three-day intensive joint hearing was sustainable development and took the taking the lead in ICT Training.......... 6 made possible with the support of the HIV form of panel discussions and inter-active & STI Section and the Grant Management exchanges with experts in the fields of HIV SPC conducts training on Web Unit of SPC’s Public Health Division. and ICT. 2.0 tools and social media for information sharing........................... 7 The Hearing was chaired by the Deputy The hearing also recognised the Framework Speaker of Parliament of Cook Islands, for Action on ICT for Development in PacINET 2011 - American Samoa.....