Supporting Tonga Women in ICT
Tonga Pacific Connect Hub Coordinator, Seluvaia Kauvaka, provides an overview of ICDP’s relationship with TWICT.
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Torika’s Journey with Pacific Connect
We interviewed Torika Kalman, a Pacific Connect Community member from Vanuatu, about her journey with the program and how it’s helped her as an emerging leader develop connections and upskill.
Advancing digital literacy with the Pacific Tech Academy
The Pacific Tech Academy was established in October 2020 and is a collaboration between Pacific Connect and Common Code. The Academy aims to operate across six Pacific Islands; PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji.
GAP Summit for the Pacific and Small Island Nations Communique
The participants of the GAP Pacific and Small Island Nations Summit, convened online on 18 June 2021 to discuss a ‘blue recovery’ for the Pacific in the wake of COVID-19. We also considered the need for an environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework to underpin greater regional resilience, and worked towards a shared vision for the region’s future.
Reflections on the Pacific Connect Music Dialogue
“I see endless potential for this music to find new audiences and new opportunities to be heard – whether in its pure musical form or at the crossing of the arts – and make its own mark on a global scale.” Olga Bodrova, GAP COO and Pacific Connect Community member, looks back on the recent Pacific Connect Music Dialogue.
Meet the team – our CEO
We often showcase our wonderful Community members, now it’s time to turn the spotlight on ourselves!
Meet the team – Simone, our CEO
Collaborating on the future Pasifika digital music industry
Thirty-six creatives, entrepreneurs and industry experts came together for a half-day talanoa on ‘fostering a sustainable Pacific music industry’, the latest creative industries Dialogue for the talented and multi-faceted Pacific Connect Community. Music is unrivalled in its capacity to elicit powerful emotions, tell stories, preserve culture and unite listeners. Music continues to play an integral role in Pasifika societies and, with everyone carrying a portable device, the industry has never been more relevant.
What’s on for the Pacific Connect Community (July-August)
Pacific Connect has a very busy month underway, with plenty of professional development and networking activities coming up. Register for them here.
Talking aquaculture and fisheries in a Pacific Connect talanoa
The Pacific Connect Program continues to build opportunities for Pasifika emerging leaders, with a ‘Women in Aquaculture & Fisheries ’ Virtual Dialogue held on 9 June.
Discussing regional resilience with the inaugural GAP Summit on the Pacific and Small Island Nations
One week ago, over 120 delegates from 16 countries came together online to discuss Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues at the inaugural Summit for the Pacific and Small Island Nations, hosted by Global Access Partners. ICDP was delighted to support the event, along with the OECD. Fourteen emerging leaders from the Pacific Connect Community spent the half-day Summit engaging with high-level leaders in government, business, academia, and the non-profit sector.
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