Government of the Federated States of Micronesia

Nena Invites Participants to Forum on Aid for Self-Sufficiency

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Service): September 10,
1997 – FSM President Jacob Nena, in a September 5, 1997 letter,
invited governors, legislative speakers and senate president, and
Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of the three Banks, to
participate in the Forum on Aid for Self-sufficiency, to address the
important topic of aid coordination and management within the FSM.

The Forum being jointly sponsored by the FSM Government and the
United Nations Development Plan (Program) (UNDP) is scheduled to be
held in Pohnpei on the 17th and 18th of September.

The UNDP is providing funds to cover travel costs for two
participants each from Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae. Invitees are requested
to make their travel arrangements in their states.

The Secretary of the FSM Department of Finance is coordinating the
event and any questions relating to this forum can be directed to Mr.
John Ehsa.

President concluded his letter by saying that he hopes for an
excellent workshop and direct participation by the invitees which
will result in a clear policy direction for aid management and
coordination in the FSM.

Invitations letter addressed to Kosrae Governor Moses Mackwelung
and Speaker Hiteo Shrew; Yap Governor Vincent Figir and Speaker
Robert Ruecho; Chuuk Governor Ansito Walter and Speaker Masachiro
Christlib and Senate President Detor Santos; Pohnpei Governor Del
Pangelinan and Speaker Bernell Edward; Congress Speaker Jack Fritz;
President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Reife, Bank of the FSM;
Manager Karita Genry, Bank of Guam, Pohnpei Branch; and Manager Aren
Palik, Bank of Hawaii, Pohnpei Branch.