U.S. Department of State

Three young women to participate in US leadership program

The trio departed Port Moresby on November 26 for the United States.

The three will participate in the IVLP project themed Women Leaders: Promoting Peace and Security’, which runs from November 28 through to December 16 in the United States. 

This project will examine the current and historical roles of women in political transitions, post-conflict reconstruction, humanitarian emergencies, conflict prevention and peacemaking efforts.

Fish 2.0 workshop registration extended

The workshop to be held from November 8-10 in Suva,Fiji is aimed for participants will receive expert advice on communicating about their business, training on pitching to investors, and guidance on succeeding in the 2017 Fish 2.0 competition.

The one-page workshop application is available at www.fish20.org.

Fish 2.0 is a global business competition that connects seafood businesses with investors, giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to win cash prizes, gain international visibility, find strategic partners and attract new investments.