Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01uz8jI17i4videoConcepts covered:honest governance, policy stability, productive capacities, local empowerment, strategic infrastructure
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird, MP, addressed the PNG Update 2024 event at UPNG, emphasizing the need for honest governance, policy stability, and strategic investment in productive capacities like agriculture to combat the nation's challenges. He highlighted the importance of empowering local communities, improving infrastructure, and ensuring justice to create a conducive environment for investment and development in Papua New Guinea.
Economic Diversification and Policy Stability in Papini
Concepts covered:economic diversification, policy stability, investment, productive capacity, agriculture
The chapter discusses the need for economic diversification and policy stability in Papini, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe environment for investment. It highlights the contrast between Papini's reliance on natural resources and Fiji's success through adherence to global investment rules, and stresses the importance of investing in productive capacity, particularly in agriculture.
Question 1
Policy stability is more crucial than political stability.
Question 2
How does policy stability affect economic growth?
Question 3
Fiji operates at the same level as the rest of the world to attract _____.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: A country with rich natural resources is struggling to attract foreign investment. The government has identified that policy stability is crucial for economic growth.
All of the following are correct applications of policy stability, except...
Question 5
CASE STUDY: A country with abundant natural resources has been relying on these resources instead of diversifying its economy. They aim to follow Fiji's example of attracting investments.
Select two correct strategies to attract investments.
From Crime to Vanilla: Transforming a Village Economy
Concepts covered:vanilla farming, local economy, sustainable solution, community transformation, economic impact
The chapter recounts the author's journey to his village in 1993, where he confronted his cousins about their criminal activities and eventually decided to cultivate vanilla as a sustainable economic solution. The narrative highlights the transformation of the local economy through vanilla farming and the positive impact on the community's quality of life.
Question 6
Mobile phones enhance local micro economies.
Question 7
How did the speaker address the issue of income for his people?
Question 8
The speaker initially considered growing _____ to help his people.
Question 9
CASE STUDY: You are tasked with developing a local micro economy in a village that has abundant agricultural resources but faces high crime rates and limited market access.
All of the following are correct applications of developing a local micro economy except:
Question 10
CASE STUDY: A community is experiencing shortages of essential goods like fuel and bottled water due to increased economic activity.
Select two correct recommendations to address the shortages:
Simplifying Economic Challenges and World Trade
Concepts covered:Francesca Soso, North Banville, questions, economic issues, world trade
The meeting began with an apology from Francesca Soso, the member for North Banville, who could not attend. The speaker emphasized the importance of asking concise questions and discussed the significance of simplifying complex problems, particularly in relation to economic issues and world trade.
Question 11
Allocating more time to significant speakers is fair.
Question 12
What is essential for ordinary citizens to improve their future?
Question 13
The speaker suggested that money flows and we need to _____ into it.
Question 14
CASE STUDY: In a meeting, a speaker discusses the importance of tapping into global trade, which amounts to trillions of dollars, and suggests that the national economy can benefit by being smart in their approach.
All of the following are correct applications of tapping into global trade except:
Question 15
CASE STUDY: A speaker at a conference emphasizes the importance of giving more time to significant speakers and encourages the audience to ask concise questions.
Select two correct actions for managing the session:
Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Papua New Guinea
Concepts covered:gender-based violence, justice, perpetrators, policing, Papua New Guinea
The chapter discusses the efforts and progress made in addressing gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea. It highlights the importance of punishing perpetrators and ensuring justice to create a safer environment for women and girls.
Question 16
Justice is crucial for addressing gender-based violence.
Question 17
Why is justice crucial in Papua New Guinea?
Question 18
The committee is now called the gender equity and _____ empowerment committee.
Question 19
CASE STUDY: A new policy has been implemented to address gender-based violence. You are tasked with evaluating its effectiveness after one year.
All of the following are correct indicators of policy success except:
Question 20
CASE STUDY: A report shows a rise in gender-based violence despite new policies.
Select two correct next steps:
Improving Health Sector Governance and Political Strategies for Hospital Funding
Concepts covered:governance, health sector, Pastor Max Manbi, Mark Mudu, district hospitals
The chapter discusses the appointment of competent leaders to improve governance in the health sector, highlighting the success of appointing Pastor Max Manbi and Mark Mudu. It also covers the political strategies for securing funding for district hospitals and the importance of having skilled individuals manage these projects effectively.
Question 21
Good governance improves health sector performance.
Question 22
What was the first step taken to improve governance?
Question 23
The first thing we did was improve _____ in the health space.
Question 24
CASE STUDY: You are a governor who has just received a 5 million Kina check from the Prime Minister to build a new hospital in your district.
All of the following are correct steps except:
Question 25
CASE STUDY: You are part of a team recruiting new leaders for a health organization. The goal is to ensure good governance and effective management.
Select two correct recruitment priorities:
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