The national Economy Symposium, hosted by the Compact Review Commission will commence in two weeks, February 19-23, at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center.
The Commission seeks to solicit and learn from the comments and statements voiced by the Palauan citizens and the residents, as well as the international consultants and experts, on the economic development of the Republic.
The Commission needs to learn what the Palauan people needs for the next 15 to 20 years.
The international consultants are expected to provide insights into the global issues and trends that may impact on Palau's future.
The Commission will use the comments and recommendations emanating from the Symposium as part of its review and recommendations for the renegotiation of the Compact before 2009.
The Commission urges and invites the general public to attend and participate in the Symposium.
The Symposium will focus on four sectors of Palau's sustainable economic development: economy, environment, health and education (society) and security.
On Feb.19, it begins with statements from Palau's leadership followed by presentations and floor discussion on the four sectors.
On Feb. 20-21, group sessions in the four sectors are conducted: Economy in the main hall of the Center, Environment in Room 2, Society in Room 3 and Security in Room 4.
On Feb. 22-23, invited international consultants and experts will join the Symposium to speak on the same four sectors of Palau's economic development in the context of global trends.
All Palau as one is invited and asked to participate and share their views as to how Palau's future can be brighter as only we can determine it. The Symposium is open to the general public.