Government of the Federated States of Micronesia

Falcam to Address 8th Annual Pacific Conference in Maui

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM INFORMATION SERVICE): October 12, 1998 –
Vice President Leo A. Falcam left the FSM last week to attend
and address the 8th Annual Pacific Conference in Maui, Hawaii. The
Conference which is scheduled for October 12 to the 15th will
bring together private sector and governmental representatives
to define opportunities and innovative strategies in the Pacific
island region for domestic industry development and investment;
foreign trade and investment.

Emphasis will be placed on the sustainable development and
utilization of the islands’ natural resources in four selected
industries including tourism, fisheries, aquaculture, and agriculture.

Focus will be on promoting action that is culturally sensitive
and environmentally sound; identifying possible obstacles to
development; highliting the interdependence of the public, private
and non-governmental sectors in furthering economic development
and trade; indentifying specific development opportunities; and
building partnerships and collaborative action between government
and private sectors, domestic and foreign, for job creation and
economic growth.

Vice President Falcam on Wednesday, October 14, will address
the conference, according to the conference schedule. The delegation
from the FSM head by the Vice President consists of representatives
from the FSM and State Governments and the private sector.