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Under the Compact of Free Association (COFA), the 50year \"independence agreement\" which governs relations between Palau and the United States, Palau receives trust funds plus 15 years of budgetary support to decline at five year intervals over the15 years. Palau having achieved political independence is now faced with the challenge of achieving economic independence."},{"index":2,"size":91,"text":"Like many Pacific Island Countries and Territories, Palau is limited by its geographic remoteness and small population size (approximately 20,000). Agriculture, forestry and fishing comprise a relatively small share of the total national output and income. While there certainly is potential for growth, especially in agriculture to meet more demand for food and fiber for domestic production, the likelihood of that happening soon is small. The reason for agriculture's limited role is Palau's small market, which cannot take advantages of economies of scale that make commercial agriculture financially successful (Osman, 2000)."},{"index":3,"size":97,"text":"The Ministry of Resources and Development (MRD) is the key institution within the national government responsible for developing and implementing strategic planning on natural resources at the national level. Currently the main agencies within the MRD that handle agriculture, forestry and fisheries are the Bureau of Agriculture (BOA), the Bureau of Oceanic Fisheries Management (BOFM), and the Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR). Several semi-government agencies and non-government organizations also play a critical role in Palau's agricultural and rural development. More information on the institutions in Palau's agricultural sector can be found in Section 2.1.1 and Annex 2."}]},{"head":"Objectives of the Study","index":2,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":66,"text":"The objectives of the study were: to identify agricultural information needs of key actors / beneficiaries for CTA products and services; to identify needs of potential actors / beneficiaries of CTA activities and services in terms of building capacity for information and communication management; to identify potential partners / beneficiaries for CTA activities and services; and, to develop some baseline data to facilitate subsequent monitoring activities."},{"index":2,"size":87,"text":"The study is intended to assist the three operational departments of the CTA as well as its local representatives to improve and better target interventions and activities aimed at potential partners and beneficiaries (including women, youth, private sector and civil society organisations); to have a more informed picture of their needs and aid in the elaboration of a strategy and framework of action. The study should also highlight where there are specific needs for CTA's products and services thereby enabling improvement in the delivery of the same."},{"index":3,"size":1,"text":"vii"}]},{"head":"Methodology","index":3,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":54,"text":"The methodology used to gather the information for this report included a desk review of literature and information sources as well as face-to-face interviews conducted with relevant stakeholders using a standard set of questions to facilitate the interviews. There were 21 individuals interviewed from 17 different government and civil society institutions (including private sector)."}]},{"head":"Findings","index":4,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":71,"text":"As reported in Walton's paper for the CTA Seminar in 2000, in terms of agricultural ICM capacity, Palau too suffers from a lack of resources (staff and materials), nonexistent information policies and strategies, and staff with little or no training, a relatively low standard of education and little appreciation (crucially, among senior staff and policy makers) of the role of information in decision-making, research, rural development and public awareness (Walton, 2001)."},{"index":2,"size":88,"text":"Regarding human capacity and adequate numbers of staff, nearly all institutions reported a shortage of staff. Several organizations nonetheless reported that they had enough staff in terms of numbers, however the staff did not have the professional capacity to carry out the required functions of their positions. After conducting the interviews it is clear that institutions generally do little or no research and investigation to acquire or develop information when information needs arise. The ability to identify and voice information needs remains a primary constraint for most institutions."},{"index":3,"size":219,"text":"It is clear that the concept of an ICM policy or strategy is new to nearly all agencies and organizations interviewed. Most agencies focus only on the actual work without adequate monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of their work. Thus, ICM issues rarely are addressed. Information needs in Palau for agricultural and rural development are somewhat limitless, however, the problem is more related to the fact that most do not know what their information needs are. Few, if any, understand and have a clear picture of what is needed to improve Palau's production and key institutions do not always agree on which direction to take for agricultural and rural development. Inadequate communication, coordination and collaboration among and between institutions are key problems. Capacity building needs for ICM in Palau begin with the need for an increased knowledge of what ICM is and what purpose an ICM policy or strategy would serve. The priority areas where there are capacity building needs for ICM and ICT are: Basic computer skills (MS Word, Access, Publisher, Excel, etc.) Improvement in organization planning, administration and management skills; Information literacy skills; Information systems development and management skills; Professional level proficiency in IT, relational database management, database design, programming, GIS, remote sensing; and, Skills to develop strategic policies to carry out information activities."}]},{"head":"Conclusions & recommendations","index":5,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":133,"text":"There is considerable scope for CTA's programs to enhance the ICM capacity in Palau and to add value to the agricultural and rural development situation. CTA's Information Products and Services, Communication Channels and Services and the ICM Skills and Systems Departments have identified key problems to be addressed which are almost all relevant to Palau's needs. While most institutions are new to the concept of ICM, all agreed that there is a need to improve ICM across all institutions in Palau. The Palau Natural Resource Council (PNRC) may be an appropriate body to play a role in CTA interventions, particularly in creating better awareness of the role ICM plays in formulating policy and meeting objectives of institutions. All agencies interviewed welcome the potential assistance CTA may be able to provide in the future."}]},{"head":". I n t r o d u c t i o n 1.Background","index":6,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":122,"text":"The following assessment was conducted at the request of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development (CTA). CTA's tasks are to develop and provide services that improve access to information for agricultural and rural development, and to strengthen the capacity of ACP countries to produce, acquire, exchange and utilize information in this area. CTA's programs are organized around three principal activities: providing an increasing range and quantity of information products and services and enhancing awareness of relevant information sources; supporting the integrated use of appropriate communication channels and intensifying contacts and information exchange (particularly intra-ACP); and developing ACP capacity to generate and manage agricultural information and to formulate information and communication management (ICM) strategies, including those relevant to science and technology."},{"index":2,"size":57,"text":"CTA works primarily through intermediary organizations and partners (nongovernmental organizations, farmers' organizations, regional organizations, etc.) to promote agriculture and rural development. Through partnerships, CTA hopes to increase the number of ACP organizations capable of generating and managing information and developing their own information and communication management strategies. The identification of appropriate partners is therefore of primordial importance."},{"index":3,"size":225,"text":"The \"Evaluation of the Implementation of the Mid-Term Plan (1997-2000)\" emphasized the need for CTA to develop a more pro-active approach and elaborate criteria for decision-making with regard to the choice of partner organizations and beneficiaries. Based on this evaluation, the \"Strategic Plan and Framework for Action -2001Action - -2005\" \" identifies strategic issues for CTA being: improved targeting (including partnerships and beneficiaries), geographical coverage, decentralization, regionalization and thematic orientation. The Plan also expresses concern about: the extent to which CTA's activities are relevant to and reach the poor, gender awareness and how to identify potential partners especially in the independent sectors. Besides partner identification and selection issues, the observation has also been made that, traditionally, the Pacific and Caribbean regions have not received sufficient attention in CTA's programs and activities. This is, for example highlighted in the statistics on the number of individuals and organizations that were receiving CTA's publications or participating in workshops and training courses. Furthermore, the admission of six new Pacific member states under the Cotonou Agreement (one of which is Palau) means not much is known about them, hence the need to develop an intervention strategy and provide more targeted assistance. Finally, various national and regional partners with whom CTA has had a long-standing relationship have requested the current study in order to provide more targeted assistance to their beneficiaries."}]},{"head":"Objectives","index":7,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":6,"text":"The objectives of the study are:"},{"index":2,"size":61,"text":"To identify agricultural information needs of key actors / beneficiaries for CTA products and services; To identify needs of potential actors / beneficiaries of CTA activities and services in terms of building capacity for information and communication management (ICM); To identify potential partners / beneficiaries for CTA activities and services; and, To develop some baseline data to facilitate subsequent monitoring activities."},{"index":3,"size":85,"text":"The study should assist the three operational departments of the CTA as well as its local representatives to improve and better target interventions and activities aimed at potential partners and beneficiaries (including women, youth, private sector and civil society organizations); to have a more informed picture of their needs and aid in the elaboration of a strategy and framework for action. The study should also highlight where there are specific needs for CTA's products and services thereby enabling improvement in the delivery of the same. "}]},{"head":"Methodology","index":8,"paragraphs":[]},{"head":". C o u n t r y P r o f i l e","index":9,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":92,"text":"A former U.S. Trust Territory, the Republic of Palau became an independent nation on October 1, 1994 after over 20 years of negotiations. Although still closely affiliated with the United States, Palauans now control their own destiny. Under the Compact of Free Association (COFA), the 50-year \"independence agreement\" which governs relations between Palau and the United States, Palau receives trust funds plus 15 years of budgetary support to decline at five year intervals over the 15 years. Palau having achieved political independence is now faced with the challenge of achieving economic independence."},{"index":2,"size":82,"text":"Palau, part of the Western Caroline Islands, is the westernmost archipelago in the Pacific located approximately 250 kilometers north of the equator and about 340 kilometers east of the Philippines (Smith, 1983). The archipelago stretches approximately 1,120 kilometers on a northeast to southwest axis and is made up of over 586 islands of which 12 are regularly inhabited. There are five geological island types found in Palau: volcanic, high limestone, low limestone, atolls, and a combination of volcanic and limestone (Crombie, 1999)."},{"index":3,"size":260,"text":"The main archipelago, which lies 7 degrees north of the equator, comprises 14 of the 16 states of Palau. The grouping extends from Kayangel, the northernmost atoll to the volcanic island of Babeldaob, the largest island in Palau (396 km 2 ). Koror is located south of Babeldaob and is the Republic's administrative and economic capitol. While it is only 18 km 2 , approximately 70% of the population resides in Koror. South of Koror are the world famous Rock Islands (several hundred uninhabited limestone islands) where Palau's world class dive sites are found. The Rock Islands are comprised of uplifted limestone reefs and consist of over 500 islands stretching over Palau's southern lagoon area. The main archipelago ends in the South with the low platform and reef islands of Peleliu and Angaur. Total lagoon area in Palau is approximately 1,137 km 2 and the total reef area is approximately 535 km 2 . According to the vegetation survey of Palau (which covers most, but not all islands in Palau), the majority of the land area in Palau is covered by native forest, totaling approximately 31,000 hectares. Areas of agroforestry and plantation forest make up a total of approximately 1,135 hectares (Cole, 1987). Some 300 -500 kilometers Southwest from the main archipelago, accessible only by ship, lie the sparsely populated and ethnically distinct Southwest Islands (Otto, 1998). These islands are made up of reef flats that have been subjected to uplift. The Southwest Islands are the most geographically isolated and comprise the remaining two states of Sonsorol and Hatohobei (Tobi)."},{"index":4,"size":50,"text":"With the exception of Kayangel, Angaur, and the Southwest Islands, all of the Palau islands are located within one barrier reef. Palau's exclusive fishing zone is 22.2 kilometers, 5.5 kilometer territorial seas, with a 375 kilometer extended fishing zone, which comprises an area of approximately 600,900 square kilometers (OERC, 2002)."},{"index":5,"size":96,"text":"Like many other Pacific nations, Palau is limited by its geographic remoteness and small population size. Tourism is the greatest contributor to Palau's economy. Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing comprise only a small share of the total national output and income. While there certainly is potential for growth, especially in agriculture to meet more demand for food and fiber for domestic production, the likelihood of that happening soon is small. The reason for agriculture's limited role is Palau's small market, which cannot take advantages of economies of scale that make commercial agriculture financially successful (Osman, 2000)."},{"index":6,"size":67,"text":"As pointed out in a recent presidential task force on agricultural development, it costs less to import food and fiber than to produce them in Palau. While exceptions do exist, this situation of imports meeting more of the demands for food and fiber is common to the Small Pacific Island economies where small markets and small landmasses prevent the establishment of large commercial agricultural enterprises (Osman, 2000)."},{"index":7,"size":70,"text":"In rural Palau, most households earn a part of their livelihood from subsistence farming and fishing. Women grow staple crops such as taro, cassava and sweet potato. Men provide the protein for the household's diet by catching fish. Rice has recently become an important staple food. Bread made of imported wheat flour has gained popularity as a staple also mainly in urban Koror, where several commercial bakeries operate (Osman, 2000)."},{"index":8,"size":63,"text":"Among the most pressing problems agriculture faces, especially in small economies, is the availability of adequate labor willing to work on farms and capital to invest in both skills and facilities. As agriculture is always subject to uncertainties dictated by nature, and demand for food does not necessarily go up with rising income, its earning potential is both limited and unpredictable (Osman, 2000)."},{"index":9,"size":47,"text":"A bill was recently passed in the national congress to provide tax incentives to agriculture/aquaculture projects, however it is limited in that only five projects are allowed in the first five years and all require a minimum investment of USD 50,000 (40,575 euro), not including land value."}]},{"head":"Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry","index":10,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":154,"text":"The traditional agriculture system in Palau is broadly similar to those found elsewhere in Oceania. Female produced agricultural products together with male and female harvested marine and forest products provided a self-sufficient food system with in-built security against natural and economic disasters. Today remnants of the traditional system still remain. Virtually all mature rural Palauan women and many urban women produce some of their households food needs through cultivation of a garden or gardens (mainly taro and cassava). Typically a woman will have one or more taro gardens (wetland) and at least one dryland garden for cassava (other crops are grown in and around these primary crops, such as sweet potato, kangkum (a local spinach), banana, coconut, papaya, pineapple and others). Most crops produced in this informal economy are used for family food and customary exchange. Only small amounts reach the market and still smaller amounts are reflected in official economic statistics (Otto, 1998)."},{"index":2,"size":171,"text":"Palau is unusual in the Pacific in that agriculture contributes little to the GDP. The contribution of agriculture to the GDP went from 9.8% in 1983 to only 1.2% in 1999 when the GDP from agriculture was USD 1.4 million (1.14 million euro). This significant decline may be more related to the lack of consistent and systematic agricultural data collection. In addition to this, under-representation of the informal sector in official economic statistics further complicates the analysis. A 1996 survey placed the value of the informal sector (consisting primarily of agricultural products) at five million dollars, which is twice the value of agricultural products being recorded in official economic statistics. Another survey estimated the betel nut trade (consisting of domestically produced nuts, leaves and lime, and imported tobacco) to be valued at USD 9.8 million (7.95 million euro). Clearly, there is a great deal more agricultural productivity in Palau than recorded officially. Despite this, statistical measures demonstrate that agriculture is declining in importance in comparison to other economic sectors (Bishop, 2001)."},{"index":3,"size":123,"text":"Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are recognized as important sectors to the development of Palau. However, the institutional framework and political will for the development of these sectors is weak. This is evidenced by the lack of staff and materials provided to key institutions responsible for agricultural development. For example, the Bureau of Agriculture currently operates with approximately 50% of positions vacant. The annual budget appropriated to the Bureau is barely enough to cover the salaries of those positions filled (31 employees in total). The annual budget given to the Bureau for FY2004 was approximately USD 345,000 (279,964 euro) of which over 80% of this amount is used to cover salaries leaving very little for operational expenses including utilities, supplies, equipment maintenance, fuel, etc."},{"index":4,"size":37,"text":"As stated in the recommendations made in Palau's National Master Development Plan (NMDP), increased emphasis will need to be placed on Agriculture and Forestry if they are to play a meaningful role in Palau's development. (SAGRIC, 1996)."}]},{"head":"Institutional Framework for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry","index":11,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":79,"text":"The Ministry of Resources and Development (MRD) is the key institution within the national government responsible for developing and implementing strategic planning on natural resources at the national level. Currently the main agencies within the MRD that handle agriculture, forestry and fisheries are the Bureau of Agriculture (BOA), the Bureau of Oceanic Fisheries Management (BOFM), and the Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR). Several semi-government agencies and non-government organizations also play a critical role in Palau's agricultural and rural development."}]},{"head":"Bureau of Agriculture (BOA)","index":12,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":300,"text":"The Bureau of Agriculture has four main operational departments: Horticulture & Extension, Livestock & Animal Husbandry, Quarantine & Plant Protection Services, and Forestry. The Palau Forestry Unit within the Bureau of Agriculture has five main subprograms supported by grants from the U.S. Forest Service. These are -(1) Conservation Education, (2) Cooperative Lands Forest Health Protection, (3) Forest Resource Management, (4) Reforestation, Nursery and Genetic Resources, and (5) Urban and Community Forestry. While these programs have been extremely valuable in providing the much-needed support for the forestry program in Palau, the Forestry Unit can only access a limited amount of technical and financial assistance due to program requirements. For example, many programs require a 50% cost share and some require a certain level of capacity that Palau is unable to support (e.g. full time entomologist or pathologist on staff). The Livestock & Animal Husbandry department has only one staff and three vacant positions. The Horticulture & Extension department also has one extension agent and three vacant positions. The Quarantine & Plant Protection Services department has two vacancies and eight full-time employees however eight staff is not sufficient to handle the responsibilities of quarantine. With the increasing volume of imports coming into Palau at the airport, seaport and post office, Quarantine staff is often overwhelmed and unable to perform their duties to the best of their ability. In addition to the shortage of manpower, all of the programs at the Bureau suffer from a lack of basic necessities to perform their functions such as adequate supplies and equipment (e.g., fuel, paper, printer ink, computers, tractors/tillers, vehicles etc.). The Quarantine and Plant Protection Services department however receive considerable technical and financial assistance from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and as a result are one of the better-resourced departments within the Bureau."}]},{"head":"Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR)","index":13,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":129,"text":"The BMR's responsibilities encompass exploring, surveying, developing, managing, and conserving all marine resources. The responsibilities also include the regulation of foreign fishing, including licensing, inspection, port sampling, maintenance of analysis of catch reports and observer programs. The Bureau of Marine Resources is divided into four sections. These are: (1) Fisheries Development, (2) Fisheries Management, (3) Conservation and Protected Areas, and (4) Aquaculture and Mariculture. Administration is under the Director of the Bureau who is responsible for implementation of the overall work plan, the supervision of staff, control of the budget, planning, the training of staff, and for information services and distribution. The Fisheries Development Section of the BMR is divided into four programs: More support is needed for follow up, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of these initiatives."}]},{"head":"Bureau of Oceanic Fisheries Management (BOFM)","index":14,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":150,"text":"The BOFM is mandated by law to handle all of the nation's responsibilities regarding oceanic fisheries management including the licensing of pelagic fishing operations within Palau waters. The BOFM handles the collection of information from local fishing vessels as well as from local enforcement and regulatory agencies such as the Division of Marine Law Enforcement and the Bureau of Marine Resources. The BOFM's main project is to collect pelagic fisheries statistics and maintain a database on target species and by-catch information as reported by fishing vessels. The BOFM's Port Sampling Program requires complete data collection on species, weight and length of all off-loaded catch. The BOFM also operates the vessel communication system whereby fishing vessels can be tracked at all times for monitoring and surveillance purposes. The BOFM also suffers from inadequate resources -human, technical and financial. The Bureau operates with eight staff on a budget of $122,000 per year."}]},{"head":"Palau Community College -Agriculture Program","index":15,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":162,"text":"The Palau Community College (PCC) offers a two-year Associate of Science degree in Agricultural Science, a two-year Certificate of Achievement, and shorter term Certificates of Completion for specific areas or skills. With an Associate of Science degree, a further two years would be required at a University or a four-year college to obtain a Bachelor degree in Agriculture. The program began in 1976 but suffered declines in the 1980s and 1990s to the point that in the school year 1992-93, the program had no students. Enrollment went up after 1993 when a new instructor was hired who had a master's degree from the University of Hawaii and experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Yap State of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The program is experiencing a decline again as the only instructor is currently on a 2-year Sabbatical leave and the program is being run again without adequate staff. PCC's agricultural program also suffers from inadequate land resources (Miles, 1994)."}]},{"head":"Palau Community College-Cooperative Research and Extension (PCC-CRE)","index":16,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":84,"text":"PCC-CRE operates the College of Micronesia's Land Grant Program (COM LGP), which is part of a network of USDA Land Grant colleges and universities. The program is administered from a central office in Pohnpei, FSM. PCC-CRE offers both research and extension programs in agriculture and related fields. The mission of the PCC-CRE is to collaborate with partners and clients to generate, develop and disseminate practical relevant and sustainable technologies and knowledge in agriculture, environment, food and human sciences to benefit the people of Palau."},{"index":2,"size":96,"text":"PCC-CRE's principal research programs address critical issues that contributed to the decline of agricultural development in Palau. The programs also work toward the ultimate goal of a sustainable agriculture market economy. PCC-CRE plays a critical role in providing planting material to farmers of disease-free and high yielding varieties of root crops. This is expected to help increase overall productivity. Through the continued maintenance of the germplasm collection of the staple root crops, namely sweet potato, cassava and taro, PCC-CRE has also played a critical role in preserving the genetic diversity of these important crops for Palau."}]},{"head":"Palau Community Action Agency (PCAA)","index":17,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":64,"text":"The Palau Community Action Agency (PCAA), a semi-autonomous government agency committed to reducing poverty in all its dimensions among all people in Palau through promoting growth, especially of the sectors which will expand opportunities for the needy and build their human capital to enable them to participate effectively in the growth process. The agency implements empowerment approaches to poverty reduction by facilitating social mobilization."},{"index":2,"size":59,"text":"In conjunction with the government, the agency has adopted a multi-fold strategy to reduce poverty. The key elements of the strategy are interlinked and build on each other. They consist of: pursuit of rapid and sound economic growth; promotion of human development; and, enhancing social capital of the needy by fostering organizations of the poor and their capacity building."},{"index":3,"size":72,"text":"PCAA offers extension education through its programs on food production, nutrition and employment. Their aim is to improve the health of the people of Palau through increased production and consumption of family-grown food. PCAA provides periodic trainings, on-site advice, extension materials, including seeds and other planting material. PCAA also assists small farmers through training in marketing and providing small business advice to help farmers develop and maintain a consistent and profitable product."}]},{"head":"CIVIL SOCIETY (NON-GOVERNMENT SECTORS)","index":18,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":82,"text":"The Palau Organic Farm is by far the most commercial farm in Palau and operates at a loss each year. This company mainly grows vegetable crops, particularly Chinese cabbage. It is an affiliated company in a network of over 50 companies mainly located in Japan. Palau Organic Farm is beginning a new venture into the commercial production of Palauan Noni (Morinda citrifolia) juice for local consumption and export. This venture is expected to be much more profitable than the current vegetable production."},{"index":2,"size":97,"text":"There are several larger-scale long-line fishing companies however the majority of their catch is exported to Japan and very few Palauans are involved in these operations. The private sector for agriculture, fisheries and forestry is predominantly made up of subsistence farmers and fisherfolk. A large portion of the people living outside of Koror, make at least part of their living by selling crops or marine products (taro, cassava, fruit and vegetables, fish, sea cucumber, clams, etc.). People who make up this informal sector often times are part of cooperative fishing and farming associations in their respective State."},{"index":3,"size":57,"text":"There are many small-scale markets in Koror for farmers and fisherfolk to sell their produce and fish/seafood products. However, domestic markets are hampered by a lack of steady produce supply, fluctuating commodity prices, periodic marketplace surpluses, variability in produce grown, profits limited by consignment and scarce information on market outlets, size, production and prices (Del Rosario, 2001) "}]},{"head":"Palau Federation of Fishing Associations (PFFA)","index":19,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":144,"text":"The PFFA is a national federation of locally based fishing and farming cooperatives that was initially incorporated as a non-profit organization through the High Commissioner in 1974 during U.S. Trust Territory times. PFFA is dedicated to providing quality fisheries-related services to the general public through close coordination and collaboration with Palauan fishermen and their respective chartered state fishing cooperative associations. Operating as a non-profit, membership currently consists of 11 charted community-based fishing and farming cooperatives. PFFA has a Board of Directors, consisting of members from each of the 11 local cooperatives. PFFA was established to serve as both a purchasing and marketing agent for each constituent charter cooperative. While PFFA has the potential to play a critical role in the sustainable development of Palau's fisheries and agriculture, lack of financial and political support has impaired their ability to carry out their very important function."}]},{"head":"Palau Conservation Society (PCS)","index":20,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":283,"text":"Since 1994, PCS has been working with Palauan communities to protect natural resources through establishing locally managed conservation areas, developing watershed management strategies and increasing awareness about all aspects of conservation and protection of natural resources. PCS has worked with several states to create, monitor and manage many marine protected areas over the years. Recognizing the importance of forests and sustainable land use for marine protection, in 2002 PCS began to focus more effort on working with communities and partner agencies on conservation and awareness projects on Babeldaob Island, where much of the new development is occurring. PCS is currently working on a Community Visioning initiative, which aims to help states go through a process to develop a shared vision based on the community's shared core values. This initiative is hoped to assist states in their land-use planning efforts. coordinated and conducted rapid ecological assessments (REAs) of the main and southwest islands to identify key species, habitats, and communities requiring conservation. assisted the Division of Marine Resources in advocating for policy and regulatory reform for the harvest of Palau's marine resources, with an emphasis on the comprehensive Marine Resources Protection Act, passed in 1994. coordinated surveys and studies into saltwater crocodiles, dugongs, and sea turtles, grouper spawning aggregation sites, and current modeling. assisted Koror State in management of the Rock Islands, including development of a comprehensive management plan and establishment of a mooring buoy program for Palau (resulting in the current capability of the Koror State Rangers to install and maintain mooring and demarcation buoys at all major dive and tourist sites, and marine conservation areas); and, assisted in the development of the Protected Areas Network (PAN) legislation and currently supporting its implementation."}]},{"head":"COORDINATION BODIES","index":21,"paragraphs":[]},{"head":"Palau Natural Resources Council (PNRC)","index":22,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":85,"text":"Created in 2001, the Palau Natural Resources Council (PNRC) is an informal group comprising of all the key land management agencies, both government and nongovernment including private sector members. The council promotes cooperative efforts working with local communities, governments, agencies, NGO's, and others to achieve our goals and to increase public awareness on issues relating to soil, water, plant, and related natural resource conservation. The major objectives of the PNRC relate to: Agricultural Sustainability, Biodiversity Protection, Invasive Species Control, and Water Quality and Quantity Protection. "}]},{"head":"The members of","index":23,"paragraphs":[]},{"head":"MAREPAC","index":24,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":70,"text":"Palau's Marine Resources Pacific Consortium (MAREPAC) is one of nine entities that make up the Marine Resources Pacific Consortium (MAREPAC). MAREPAC was formed in 1999 to address issues relating to the marine environment in the Pacific. MAREPAC's mission is to work cooperatively to achieve the conservation of coastal and marine environments and the sustainable use of marine resources for the benefit of the present and future generations of our islands."},{"index":2,"size":82,"text":"The local MAREPAC-Palau group has three main goals: 1) to promote the wise, appropriate, and sustainable use of coastal and marine resources to ensure present and future generations enjoy the benefits of these resources; 2) to better understand the status of our commercial and non-commercial marine resources in order to provide policy makers and private sector managers with up-to-date information so they can implement sustainable environmental practices; and 3) to enhance communication and coordination between all the stakeholders regarding Palau's marine resources. "}]},{"head":"National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC)","index":25,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":56,"text":"The National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) is a high-level policy council recently created in 2002 by Executive Order 205. The NEPC is mandated to provide for better planning and coordination of environmental initiatives within the Republic as well as ensuring that Palau fulfills its obligations under various international environmental agreements and treaties that have been ratified."}]},{"head":"Agricultural Produce Sector","index":26,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":65,"text":"Agriculture in Palau appears to be entering an 'extended dualism' phase [what on earth does extended dualism mean, and where did this term come from?]. That is, crops are produced for subsistence and for sale in typical dual-economy mode, but traditional crops of importance to both social activities and subsistence, principally taro, are now often produced with the assistance of hired, foreign labor (Bishop, 2001)."},{"index":2,"size":81,"text":"Increasingly, Palauan farmers and landowners (many of whom have full-time jobs) are hiring foreigners (mainly Filipino, Chinese, Korean or Bangladeshi) to farm their plots of land. Most often, local landowners provide very little oversight or direction to their farmers. One individual reported during an interview that this trend is resulting in foreign workers becoming the main decision-makers regarding land-use practices for agriculture. Language barriers between resource agencies and these foreign workers add an additional challenge to the agriculture situation in Palau."},{"index":3,"size":144,"text":"The availability of arable land in Palau exceeds current needs. Approximately 14% of Palau's land is classified as arable by virtue of soil type and slope (6,475 hectares out of a total of 48,562 hectares). In 1994, 2% (11 km 2 ) of all land was farmed. Ten years later, only a slight increase (if any at all) can be expected. There is considerable potential for expanded production of vegetables, fruits and staple crops without further clearing of forested land. Subsistence crop production is the predominant agricultural activity in Palau, with the main crops being taro, cassava, sweet potato, banana and coconut. Betel nut (Areca catechu) and betel pepper leaf (Piper betle) are also commodities of considerable importance as are 'backyard' chickens and pigs. Commercial agricultural activity in Palau however is limited with less than five commercial farms operating in the Republic (Otto, 1998)."}]},{"head":"Marine Produce Sector","index":27,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":69,"text":"Palau's marine resources include 1,706 km2 of reefs, lagoons, passes and mangroves, at least 70 marine lakes, and the open sea with more than 600,000 km2 of exclusive economic zone. Marine resources include more than 3,500 species. At least 270 fish and invertebrates are sources of food. At least 250 species are sold in the aquarium trade and at least 100 species have medicinal use (The Environment, Inc., 2003)."},{"index":2,"size":98,"text":"Traditionally, every Palauan family produced much of its protein requirements by the harvest of in-shore and near-shore marine resources. This practice continues today. As is the case for agriculture, much of this productivity is not recorded in official statistics. Statistics on marketed production show that catch rates are generally declining despite growing domestic demand and high market prices. Depletion of inshore fishery resources is a primary reason for declining catches. Depletion results from: (1) overharvest; (2) abrogation of traditional conservation practices; and (3) ineffectual management of fishery resources by traditional, state, and national leaders (The Environment, Inc., 2003)."},{"index":3,"size":100,"text":"Although Palau has extensive deep-water fish resources, the offshore fishing industry contributes only marginally to the economy. In 1992, fisheries (primarily off-shore) were valued at $13 million (16% of GDP). In 1999, fisheries were valued at only $3 million (2.6% of GDP). Disappointing catch rates, low domestic returns on profits earned by foreign fishing companies operating in Palau, and inability of local entrepreneurs to develop a value-added fish-based industry and shore-based support facilities for foreign fishing fleet are all factors contributing to the low economic value of fisheries to the domestic economy at the present time (The Environment, Inc., 2003)."}]},{"head":"Forestry Sector","index":28,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":81,"text":"Currently, there is little commercial forestry activity in Palau. Most of Palau's timber needs are met through imported timber from the U.S. and Australia. An estimated 75% of Palau's land area is covered with native forest, with upland, mangrove and swamp forest types predominating. Most of the grassland/savanna areas of Palau were probably forest before being converted to grassland through shifting agriculture, clearing and burning. A large proportion of these areas could again support forestry activities with appropriate rehabilitation and management."},{"index":2,"size":122,"text":"The U.S. Forest Service prepared an inventory of the timber resources of Babeldaob. The inventory shows where the majority of the nation's forest resources are found. Reference to the inventory shows that commercial timber resources are quite limited. Due to the relatively small area of natural forest, steep and highly erodible soils and the strong need to maintain forest cover for watershed protection and biodiversity conservation reasons, there is limited scope for a sustainable large-scale commercial forestry industry in Palau. There is however, scope for a sustainable commercial industry of other secondary forest products, such as furniture, storyboards, wooden bowls, etc. The way in which the nation's forests are managed will have profound effects on the sustainability of other resources including marine."}]},{"head":". O v e r v i e w o f I n f o r m a t i o n","index":29,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":41,"text":"M a n a g e m e n t I s s u e s : C a p a c i t y, S e r v i c e s a n d N e e d s"}]},{"head":"Information and Communication Management Capacity","index":30,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":57,"text":"Like many other Pacific nations as reported in Walton's paper (2001)  With these efforts and efforts such as the \"performance based budgeting\" procedures within the national government, it is hoped that this trend of improving organizational planning efforts will filter out to all institutions creating a new standard that more and more institutions in Palau will adopt."},{"index":2,"size":138,"text":"Many (if not all) institutions conduct some public awareness and education/extension work that requires the development of education/extension tools and materials. However the only two institutions interviewed that considered themselves to be in the 'agricultural information and communication sector' were PCC-CRE and the Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR). Due to the weak institutional framework for agricultural and rural development in Palau including very limited publishing capacity, the 'agricultural information and communication sector' is consequently non-existent. Palau does not have an agriculture library. The main public library administered by the national government is under-resourced and of all institutions interviewed none of the individuals reported any use of the main public library to meet their information needs. Some individuals however, reported use of the Palau Community College library, which has a more extensive collection relevant to agriculture, fisheries and forestry."}]},{"head":"Current Capacity Issues and Needs (human, financial, technical)","index":31,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":186,"text":"The majority of agencies and organizations interviewed reported limited human, financial and/or technical capacity. Too few staff available to perform required functions was reported to be the major constraint, especially among government agencies. Human capacity issues are strongly linked to limited financial capacity. In general, institutions in Palau do not have sufficient financial resources to hire enough staff to carry out their mandates, nor are they able to finance the needed training and capacity building for existing staff. Part of the problem stems from the fact that those who ultimately make budgetary decisions (both in allocating and spending budgets) have limited or no professional level qualifications in the area of administration and/or agricultural and rural development. Consequently, they have little understanding of what is needed for this development to occur. These higher-level decision-makers (national congressmen, ministers and senior-level managers, etc) also lack an understanding and appreciation of the need for capacity building and as a result they choose not to invest in it. In general there is a lack of understanding and appreciation of the role of information in agricultural and rural development and overall decision-making."},{"index":2,"size":69,"text":"All institutions interviewed have at least one computer and printer and all have access to the Internet, however Internet use is very expensive in Palau. There is only one service provider, Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC), which is a semigovernment agency. Unlimited DSL access is USD 500 (406 euro) per month for one to five computers. The rate goes up when more than five computers are using the Internet."},{"index":3,"size":47,"text":"The only institutions that enjoy unlimited use are PALARIS and PCC. Most institutions pay USD 15 (12 euro) per month for email service that allows for four hours of free Internet use. After the four hours is used, accounts are charged USD 2.50 (2 euro) per hour."},{"index":4,"size":144,"text":"While there is at least one or two staff in most institutions with some form of higherlevel education (either Bachelors or Masters level degrees), they are the minority and almost always over-tasked. For the few qualified staff in each institution, a relatively large portion of their time is devoted to providing support for both senior management as well as secretarial level staff. Organization management skills are one of the priority needs for Palau in terms of human capacity for improving ICM and agricultural and rural development. All institutions have needs in terms of building capacity for ICM. These needs range widely from basic writing skills and computer skills to using appropriate ICTs for establishing and managing information systems. However, the first step must be to develop and promote an understanding of what ICM is and what purpose an ICM policy and/or strategy would serve."}]},{"head":"Agricultural Information and Services","index":32,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":67,"text":"Presently, agriculture, fisheries and forestry related services in Palau are very fragmented. There is little coordination, collaboration and joint program planning of activities between key institutions involved in agricultural and rural development. Few services are participatory and most are limited in scope. Few involve stakeholders, which results in lack of ownership and most are \"one-time\" training activities with no follow-up. There is no regular schedule of training."},{"index":2,"size":74,"text":"In general, there is little coordination or sharing of funding sources and there is a need to do a better job in publicizing what services are available (Bishop, 2001). While coordination bodies such as the Palau Natural Resources Council (PNRC) and the Palau MAREPAC are a step forward in that they provide a forum for communication among key institutions, there is still much room for improvement of overall coordination, collaboration and joint program planning."}]},{"head":"How Information Needs are Currently Met","index":33,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":145,"text":"Information needs are satisfied mainly through queries to regional organizations, Internet searches and most frequently, searches through unorganized stacks or shelves of books and semi-organized files. The library at Palau Community College (PCC) was reported to have the best literature resources on island. Most individuals interviewed reported that if they are unable to source information on island they meet their information needs through email queries to various regional contacts. These contacts were mainly from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), the South Pacific Geosciences Commission (SOPAC) and/or University of Hawaii (UH), University of Guam (UOG) and to a smaller extent University of the South Pacific (USP). Internet searches using Google and other search engines were commonly reported as a means of sourcing information. There were also a few individuals who regularly use databases available on the Internet."},{"index":2,"size":80,"text":"Several individuals reported use of a six-CD digital library set to meet some of their information needs. This digital library was put together by a Peace Corps Volunteer as a one-year project under the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC). The volunteer scanned over a thousand documents on Palau and organized them into two categories -culture and environment. This digital library (a ProCite database) includes maps and scanned aerial photos and is searchable by title, author, journal, subject and keyword."}]},{"head":"Needs Analysis","index":34,"paragraphs":[]},{"head":"Information Needs","index":35,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":49,"text":"Information needs reported during interviews with various agencies and organizations ranged from very specific to very general information. Overall, information needs focused around needs relevant for improving production and decision-making especially in the area of land use planning and agricultural policy development (including fisheries and forestry). Information needs include:"}]},{"head":"Agriculture and Forestry","index":36,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":1,"text":"Basic "}]},{"head":"Marketing and Production","index":37,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":46,"text":"Information on potential export markets for Palau; Information on local markets and how to assist in furthering their development; Information on value-adding for potential product for local use and export for Palau; and, Information on how to set and develop standards for local production and export."},{"index":2,"size":236,"text":"One individual commented that the information needs for agricultural and rural development in Palau are almost limitless, yet the problem is more about not knowing what information is needed. A key problem in many institutions is the limited ability to identify what their information needs are, which relates to lack of information literacy skills. This is in many cases also related to the lack of a clear agricultural policy for Palau and the subsequent lack of direction for agricultural and rural development to occur. An interesting note is that many agencies reported that they are always able to find the information they need if it exists. Much of the information needs reported such as crop yields and nutrient requirements are specific to Palau and currently do not exist. This type of information requires research and investigation in order for it to be acquired. Most agencies either do not have the technical capacity to conduct the necessary research or often times due to limited human and financial capacity simply do not have the necessary resources to do this type of work. Another individual commented that when research activities are proposed and included in budget requests, they are often one of the first items to be rejected. As stated earlier, there is a general lack of understanding of the importance of information and the role of information in decision-making. Due to this there is little appreciation for research."}]},{"head":"Capacity Building Needs","index":38,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":101,"text":"In order to improve capacity for ICM for agricultural and rural development in Palau, there must be acknowledgement by those in positions of power that it is important to manage information and communication activities in a somewhat organized and consistent manner. It does not seem that this acknowledgement has happened yet in Palau. None of the institutions have an ICM policy or strategy and only one had plans to create one. Lack of financial resources to hire capable staff or adequate numbers of capable staff, and poor management at senior levels results in ineffective and inefficient ICM efforts of many institutions."},{"index":2,"size":101,"text":"In addition to this, unqualified and unproductive staff are often allowed to continue their employment and perform at sub-standard levels without any consequences. Poor management skills among senior level managers and a lack of proper documentation of work performance make terminating these employees a difficult task. Due to Palau's relatively small population, personnel issues often become highly political and as a result, terminations are infrequent. In addition to these capacity needs described above, in Palau there is no publishing sector or distribution infrastructure specifically for agricultural and rural development and therefore, there is a shortage of relevant published information on it."}]},{"head":". C o n c l u s i o n s a n d R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s 4.1 Conclusions","index":39,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":78,"text":"In Palau where there is little information, expertise and human capital, significant investments must be made upfront to build the needed capacity of Palauans to ensure sustainability of Palau's agricultural and rural development. Agriculture, although a high-risk business, should be viewed as a high priority by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as it is inextricably linked to food security. Due to its high priority status, agriculture often receives subsidies in most economies (U.S., Japan, Europe, etc.) (Osman, 2000)."},{"index":2,"size":42,"text":"Unfortunately, due to the lack of awareness and recognition of this important condition for successful agriculture, in addition to Palau's financial constraints, the government provides little in terms of assistance programs and no subsidies are provided for agriculture (including fisheries and forestry)."},{"index":3,"size":80,"text":"The current information needs and capacity building needs are similar across institutions in Palau. Of the information needs reported, the three key priority needs are: basic agricultural research and information necessary to support agricultural development including fisheries and forestry (e.g., crop nutrient requirements and yields, sustainable allowable catch rates for fisheries, current and accurate agricultural census information); information related to the development of appropriate agricultural policies, and information related to market research and development for both local and export markets."},{"index":4,"size":33,"text":"In addition to the numerous organizational and management problems plaguing institutions in Palau, a lack of information and expertise relating to these three items above is a key obstacle for increasing agricultural productivity. "}]},{"head":"Recommendations","index":40,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":73,"text":"Creating awareness of ICM is the first priority for Palau decision makers in the agriculture sector. This greater awareness of ICM might lead to improved networking and coordination, which despite the PNRC, MAREPAC and NEPC has not wholly been successful. One of the major constraints is the lack of access to Palau resources, therefore there is a clear need for a more thorough information audit (resources available and specific needs of each institution)."},{"index":2,"size":63,"text":"Limited availability of publications that support decision-making in the agricultural sector and limited knowledge of sources of information and the type of products and services that are available are key issues that CTA could help address. Also, any assistance to improve information dissemination and overall communication with the increasing number of non-Palauan farm workers may be an area where CTA could provide support."},{"index":3,"size":134,"text":"Palau 1. Ensure that institutions in Palau are aware of CTA's activities aimed at increasing information sharing and have the opportunity to participate in activities or programs that will enhance information exchange. 2. Ensure that institutions in Palau are aware of the Centre's website as a resource for information (especially the four major windows on priority topics for agricultural and rural development -agricultural policy, agricultural trade, ICTs, and the resource center or 'virtual library') 3. Provide copies of proceedings from relevant seminars co-organized and cofinanced by CTA that have been conducted in the past to the appropriate institutions in Palau. 4. As financial resources are limited for most institutions, Palau would benefit from CTA's Seminar Support Programme to assist appropriate individuals attend regional and international conferences on topics relevant to their area of work."},{"index":4,"size":164,"text":"Any assistance in promoting the exchange of experiences of ACP experts and partners to local institutions would be highly beneficial.  CTA's tasks are to develop and provide services that improve access to information for agricultural and rural development, and to strengthen the capacity of ACP countries to produce, acquire, exchange and utilise information in this area. CTA's programmes are organised around three principal activities: providing an increasing range and quantity of information products and services and enhancing awareness of relevant information sources; supporting the integrated use of appropriate communication channels and intensifying contacts and information exchange (particularly intra-ACP); and developing ACP capacity to generate and manage agricultural information and to formulate information and communication management (ICM) strategies, including those relevant to science and technology. These activities take account of methodological developments in cross-cutting issues (gender, youth, information & communication technologies -ICTs, and social capital), findings from impact assessments and evaluations of ongoing programmes as well as priority information themes for ACP agriculture 1 ."},{"index":5,"size":21,"text":"In January 2002, CTA's Strategic Plan (2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005) was implemented and CTA's activities were distributed among three operational programme areas / departments:"}]},{"head":"Information Products and Services Communication Channels and Services Information and Communication Management Skills and Systems","index":41,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":53,"text":"These operational departments are supported by Planning Corporate Services (P&CS) which is charged with the methodological underpinning of their work and monitoring the ACP environment in order to identify emerging issues and trends and make proposals for their translation into programmes and activities. This current exercise, therefore, falls within the mandate of P&CS."}]},{"head":"Main issues","index":42,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":57,"text":"CTA works primarily through intermediary organisations and partners (non-governmental organisations, farmers' organisations, regional organisations, …) to promote agriculture and rural development. Through partnerships, CTA hopes to increase the number of ACP organisations capable of generating and managing information and developing their own information and communication management strategies. The identification of appropriate partners is therefore of primordial importance."},{"index":2,"size":100,"text":"The \"Evaluation of the Implementation of the Mid-Term Plan (1997-2000)\" emphasised the need for CTA to develop a more pro-active approach and elaborate criteria for decision-making with regard to the choice of partner organisations and beneficiaries. Based on this evaluation, the \"Strategic Plan and Framework for Action -2001 -2005\" identifies strategic issues for CTA being: improved targeting (including partnerships and beneficiaries), geographical coverage, decentralisation, regionalisation and thematic orientation. The Plan also expresses concern about: the extent to which CTA's activities are relevant to and reach the poor, gender awareness and how to identify potential partners especially in the independent sectors."},{"index":3,"size":87,"text":"Besides partner identification and selection issues, the observation has also been made that, traditionally, the Pacific and Caribbean regions have not received sufficient attention in CTA's programme and activities. This is, for example, highlighted in the statistics on the number of individuals and organisations which receiving CTA publications or participating in workshops and training courses. Furthermore, the admission of 6 new Pacific member states under the Cotonou Agreement means not much known about them, hence the need to develop CTA intervention strategy and provide more targeted assistance."},{"index":4,"size":29,"text":"Finally, various national and regional partners with whom CTA has had a long-standing relationship have requested the current study in order to provide more targeted assistance to their beneficiaries."}]},{"head":"Objectives and scope of the study","index":43,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":8,"text":"The objectives of the study are as follows:"},{"index":2,"size":59,"text":"to identify agricultural information needs of key actors / beneficiaries for CTA products and services; to identify needs of potential actors / beneficiaries of CTA activities and services in terms of building capacity for information and communication management; to identify potential partners / beneficiaries for CTA activities and services; to develop some baseline data to facilitate subsequent monitoring activities."},{"index":3,"size":85,"text":"The study should assist the three operational departments of the CTA as well as its local representatives to improve and better target interventions and activities aimed at potential partners and beneficiaries (including women, youth, private sector and civil society organisations); to have a more informed picture of their needs and aid in the elaboration of a strategy and framework of action. The study should also highlight where there are specific needs for CTA's products and services thereby enabling improvement in the delivery of the same."}]},{"head":"Methodology","index":44,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":45,"text":"The consultant will use a combination of qualitative and quantitative rapid appraisal methods including: the desk review of available literature and information sources including the findings of programme evaluations; the conduct of face-to-face interviews with relevant stakeholders / concerned parties; the limited use of questionnaires."},{"index":2,"size":39,"text":"The rapid appraisal approach will allow a general overview of the key issues and company / organisational profiles on a per country 2 basis and may give rise to more in-depth studies as and when needed in the future."},{"index":3,"size":34,"text":"The country reports will not exceed 20 pages (excluding annexes). The annexes should include a list of acronyms, of persons/institutions interviewed with addresses, phone, fax numbers, e-mail addresses (if any) as well as bibliography."}]},{"head":"Timing","index":45,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":26,"text":"Draft final report is to be submitted within two months after contract signature by CTA Final report due two weeks after receipt of comments from CTA."}]},{"head":"Expertise needed","index":46,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":25,"text":"The overall coordination will be carried out by Ms Christine Webster, Deputy Head, Planning and Corporate Services CTA, assisted by Mrs Lola Visser-Mabogunje, Project Assistant."},{"index":2,"size":109,"text":"Mr. Peter Walton will ensure the regional coordination and lead a team of local consultants to be identified per country The expert should have a university degree or equivalent by experience. In addition, he/she should have at least 10 years experience in field of agriculture, rural development or social / economic sciences. He/she must have in-depth knowledge of the agricultural sector in his/her country and be able to identify key players and institutions / organisations active in this area. The ability to communicate and write clearly in English is essential, while knowledge of at least one of the local languages for communication / interview purposes is an added advantage."}]},{"head":"Implementation schedule (CTA)","index":47,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":131,"text":"Preparation/Finalisation of ToR; Identification/ short-listing of (potential) consultants; Call for offers (15 September -10 November) Review the terms of reference Finalise questionnaires and methodological approach after due consultation with CTA Team Draw up briefing notes and guidelines for local consultants to ensure accurate and consistent application of the agreed methodology in data collection Responsibility for the implementation of the study and interpretation of technical queries to local consultants During the study, monitor and provide technical assistance to the local consultants Review preliminary country reports and findings and send comments back to local consultants Coordinate and ensure consistency of country reports In conjunction with the CTA Team, prepare the overall report taking into account the findings and recommendations of all the Pacific country reports (table of contents to be agreed by 31/01/04)."}]},{"head":"Role of Local Consultants","index":48,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":75,"text":"Familiarise themselves with background documents received from CTA; including the Terms of Reference Conduct interviews and gather in countries specified in the contract Undertake field visits in countries specified in the contract Draft initial country reports and send to Regional Coordinator for initial comments Based on comments received from Coordinator, revise country reports and send draft report to CTA Finalise country reports based on comments and observations received from CTA and send back to CTA"}]},{"head":"Role of CTA (Overall coordination CWE, assisted by TVI)","index":49,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":136,"text":"Establish contacts with the Regional Coordinator and the ACP Local Consultants Draw up Terms of Reference and other relevant documents Invite the Regional Coordinator for Briefing Meeting In consultation with the Regional Coordinator, draft questionnaires Provide relevant background documents to the Team Draft budget and discuss contractual obligations with the Team Overall responsibility for the supervision and implementation of the studies Appoint the Regional Coordinator and the ACP Local Consultants Bear the agreed costs of expenditure in respect of the evaluation (economy class tickets for approved visits to CTA's Headquarters, hotel accommodation and subsistence allowances during briefing meeting, or during agreed and specified field visits) In conjunction with the Regional Coordinator, prepare the overall report taking into account the findings and recommendations of all the Pacific country reports (table of contents to be agreed by 31/01/04)."}]},{"head":"_________________________________","index":50,"paragraphs":[]},{"head":"A n n e x 2 . C o u n t r y P r o f i l e","index":51,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":4,"text":"A2.1 General Agricultural Profile"}]},{"head":"A2.1.1 Size of Agricultural Population","index":52,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":70,"text":"According to the 2000 Census on Population and Housing, of Palau's total population of 19,129, 69.5% (13,364) were Palauans. 67.5% of Palau's residents age 16 years old or over are in the labor force. 74.9% of the male population and 58.1% of the female population are in the labor force. 29.1% of the labor force are government workers, while 15.7% work in the service industries and 5.1% do subsistence activities."},{"index":2,"size":45,"text":"Of the 9,383 employed persons 16 years and over, 743 persons (88 females, 497 foreigners) or 8.4% listed their occupation as \"Farming, Forestry and Fishing.\" The median income for a full-time worker in this category was $4,622, compared to $10,810 for a National Government Worker."},{"index":3,"size":60,"text":"Under the \"service\" category, 601 persons (399 females, 419 foreigners) listed their occupation as \"Food Preparation and Service.\" Their median income was $3,724. It is most likely that the majority of Palauan producers who add value to their produce by preparing it, e.g., box lunches, packaged cooked root crops, etc. would list themselves under the \"Food Preparation and Service\" occupation."},{"index":4,"size":26,"text":"Under 'Industry and Class,' 167 persons (53 females, 97 foreigners), listed themselves in 'Agriculture,' 501 persons (56 females, 381 foreigners) in 'Forestry and Fisheries' $6,855. 8"}]},{"head":"A2.1.2 Farmed Land, Forests, Fishing Areas","index":53,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":45,"text":"Palau's land resources are abundant as there are more than 44 species of trees used for timber and firewood, at least 82 medicinal plants and more than 80 varieties of taro, 17 varieties of sweet potatoes and many varieties of cassava, banana and other fruit."},{"index":2,"size":100,"text":"In 1994, 11km² or 2% of all land was farmed. Approximately 14% of Palau's land area (or 16,600acres out of a total of 120,000 acres) is classified as arable by virtue of soil type and slope. The availability of arable land in Palau exceeds current needs. There is considerable potential for expanding the cultivated area of vegetables, fruits and staple crops without further clearing of forested land. 10 Mangrove areas comprise approximately 11% of Palau's land area. As is true in most other countries, mangrove areas are under considerable stress from development, especially in the densely populated Koror-Airai area. 8"},{"index":3,"size":106,"text":"According to the vegetation survey conducted using 1976 aerial photos, primary forest (inclusive of mangroves) covered approximately 75% of Palau. Plantation forest in Babeldaob is approximately 60 hectares. Palau's native forests are the most species rich in Micronesia and include at least 1,258 species and varieties of plants of which, approximately 839 are native and approximately 200 are endemic. There are also 141 birds (of which 9 are endemic), 46 species of freshwater fish (of which two are endemic candidates), two species of bat, and an estimated 5,000 species of native insects. Habitat protection must therefore be a significant part of any development or land-use strategy."}]},{"head":"Marine Resources","index":54,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":142,"text":"Marine Resources include 1,706 km 2 of reefs, lagoons, passes and mangroves, at least 70 marine lakes and the open sea with more the 600,000 km 2 of exclusive economic zone. Marine resources include more than 3, 500 species (probably more than 10,000). At least 270 fish and invertebrate species are a source of food. Marine habitats are living resources. Activities such as dredging of reefs, sand mining the lagoon bottom and reclamation of reefs for development. Quarries may also indirectly degrade reefs if sediments flow onto the reefs. Reclamation of mangroves causes loss of living marine resources and nursery areas for marine organisms. Use of explosives for building channels causes localized fish kills. Illegal fishing with dynamite and Clorox also depletes fish stocks. Ship groundings and anchor damage by recreational and fishing boats cause reef damage and impact the fisheries. 10"}]},{"head":"Sea Farming","index":55,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":141,"text":"Sea farming has been proposed to promote sustainable food production of marine species. In the past 20 years, Palau has conducted aquaculture projects for milkfish, rabbitfish, groupers, giant clams, trochus, freshwater prawns and mangrove crabs. To date, the only ongoing project is the giant clam project. No community giant clam project has resulted in successful export of clam. There have been chronic problems such as poaching, poor site selection and storms. Sea farming primarily serves as a supplemental food source for the community. Sea farming is costly, labor intensive and requires ongoing market studies. An independent study of the effectiveness of sea farming as a supplemental food source is needed. In addition, feasibility studies for targeted species are needed. In 2003, EQPB drafted new requirements for proposed aquaculture projects to ensure that the environment is not impacted by aquaculture activities. 10"}]},{"head":"A2.1.3 Agricultural Systems","index":56,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":199,"text":"Traditionally, Palauan agriculture featured an environmentally sustainable multi-story agroforestry system in which tree crops provided a protective canopy, which supported the intensive production of 40-50 plant varieties. The Palauan system was broadly similar to traditional agricultural systems elsewhere in Oceania. Traditionally, every Palauan woman had a garden (or gardens). Female-produced agricultural products together with male and female harvested marine and forest products provided a selfsufficient food system with in-built security against natural and economic disasters, pest intrusion, and old age. 4   Today, remnants of the traditional system still remain although less than three percent of land is now under agro-forestry production. An additional one percent of land is estimated to be under non-traditional cultivation (e.g., without tree cover). Virtually all mature rural women and many urban women produce some of their household's food needs through cultivation of a garden or gardens. Typically, a woman will have one or more taro gardens and at least one dry land garden for tapioca. The taro gardens most closely resemble the traditional agro-forestry system although contemporary gardens are less intensively cultivated than those of the past. Although traditional methods of composting and mulching are still used, imported agricultural chemicals are also in use."},{"index":2,"size":139,"text":"Most crops produced in this informal economy are used for family food and customary exchange. Only small volumes reach the market and still smaller volumes are reflected in official economic statistics. 4   The agriculture and forestry sectors have not been accorded national priority in Palau since the Japanese occupation of the nation in the inter-war period. Consequently, agricultural and forestry development is beginning from a low base and is typified by limited technical and managerial skills, while there has been limited private or public investment in the sector. Agriculture in Palau appears to be entering an 'extended dualism' phase. That is, crops are produced for subsistence and for sale in typical dual-economy mode, but traditional crops of importance to both social activities and subsistence, principally taro, are also now often produced with the assistance of hired, foreign labor. 8"}]},{"head":"A2.1.5 Main Agricultural Produce and Secondary Products","index":57,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":77,"text":"The availability of arable land in Palau exceeds current needs. There is considerable potential for expanded production of vegetables, fruits and staple crops without further clearing of forested land. Subsistence crop production is the predominant agricultural activity in Palau, with the main crops being taro, cassava, sweet potato, banana and coconut. Betel nut and betel pepper leaf are also commodities of considerable importance. 'Backyard' chickens and pigs are also important. Commercial agricultural activity is quite limited. 4"}]},{"head":"A2.1.6 Main Export Markets","index":58,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":219,"text":"Palau's only significant commodity export is tuna, while its greatest \"service export\" is tourism. In general, Palau does not \"add value\" to many products and consequently, exports very few, if any, manufactured goods. There is much desire on the part of Palauan farmers and fishermen to develop products for export. A lack of knowledge and expertise (as well as limited staff) within the Ministry of Commerce and Trade about how to develop these markets is a key constraint for expanding exports. The Palau Organic Farm (POF), however is currently developing a project for the export of bottled noni juice (Morinda citrifolia). Staff at the POF stated that after conducting tests in Japanese laboratories on the quality of Morinda in Palau, it was apparent that the Palauan noni juice was of better quality than that from other markets, specifically French Polynesia. Palau is also much closer in proximity to Japan, which is an advantage for tapping into Japanese markets. Executive branch was officially adopted in April 1996. This is a strategic plan, which outlines \"pro-growth,\" \"pro-people,\" and \"pro-nature\" strategies for achieving economic self-reliance by 2020. The NMDP identifies the overall goal of development as being a substantial increase in the quality of life of Palauans and future generations of Palauans. This is to be achieved by a three-pronged approach which:"},{"index":2,"size":36,"text":"Increases real economic growth per capita on a sustained basis; Distributes the benefits of economic growth on an equitable basis; Enriches and enhances confidence in the Palauan culture, raises national consciousness, and protects the natural environment."},{"index":3,"size":47,"text":"To translate these goals into action, the plan sets forth twenty-one priority strategies, which give high priority to establishing a policy framework supportive of private sector development. Tourism and marine resources are proposed as the lead economic sectors with agriculture and forestry having critical, albeit supportive roles."},{"index":4,"size":26,"text":"NMDP recommendations are further supported by a sectoral plan for Agriculture, Livestock andForestry (1997-2001) and by an Agriculture Marketing Plan. These plans identify priorities as follows:"},{"index":5,"size":2,"text":"For Agriculture: "}]},{"head":"A2.2.4 Rural-urban Drift","index":59,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":29,"text":"With the opening of the \"Compact Road\", a 53-mile road project to circumnavigate the island of Babeldaob, the concentration of population in urban Koror is expected to be lessened."},{"index":2,"size":140,"text":"Currently there are approximately 4,000 people living on the island of Babeldaob, which is Palau's largest island (second largest island in Micronesia). Limited access to this island over the past decades has prevented its large-scale development. With this new road and the relocation of Palau's Capitol from Koror to Melekeok State in Babeldaob, development is expected to occur at a rapid pace and many Palauan landowners are expected to move to Babeldaob. It is uncertain how quickly this shift in population density will occur, but it is eagerly anticipated by most as is expected to help alleviate the environmental pressures on urban Koror and spark an increase in economic development activities for Palau. The challenge Palau faces is to ensure that this rapid development occurs sustainably and in line with a shared vision of Palauans based on shared core values."}]},{"head":"A2.3 Media and Telecommunications","index":60,"paragraphs":[]},{"head":"A2.3.1 Newspapers, Periodicals and Broadcast Media","index":61,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":137,"text":"There are two newspapers in Palau -The Palau Horizon and Tia Belau News. Tia Belau News is published once a week (Fridays) while the Palau Horizon is published twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays). Tia Belau sells between 1,300 to 1,500 newspapers per week and Palau Horizon sells 3,000 to 4,000 per week. Currently there are five radio stations in Palau. Two are religious, two are privately owned and operated and one is run by the national government. Eco-Paradise FM/ TA88 (Ngerel Belau) is run by the national government under the Bureau of Domestic Affairs and broadcasts 24 hours a day. The station's programming includes a diverse variety of music as well as providing free announcement services to make general announcements to the public such as reports about weather, environmental hazards (e.g., sewage spills), health reminders, etc."},{"index":2,"size":153,"text":"Announcements regarding traditional customs are also frequently made through this radio station free of charge (i.e., funerals, house parties, etc.). The radio station also provides slots for 'talk shows' for various government agencies for public awareness purposes. This is the only station on the AM dial and therefore the only station that can reach far beyond the main Koror area. The two privately owned stations are WPKR 88.9 FM (KRFM), owned by KR Enterprises and WWFM 89.5 operated and owned by Mr. Alfonso Diaz. WPKR 88.9 FM is the most popular radio station among young Palauans as they play contemporary Palauan and American music. WWFM 89.5 has a regular morning talk show hosted by Mr. Diaz that is very popular among Palauans. This station is the only local station receivable via the Internet and Palauans living abroad can listen to the station (live) and call in to participate in discussions during talk shows."}]},{"head":"A2.3.2 Telecommunications Services","index":62,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":89,"text":"The Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) and PNCC-Wireless are the two telecommunications companies in Palau. Both are semi-government institutions. PNCC also houses the Island Cable Television (ICTV), which provides cable television services to over 5,000 subscribers. All local (land line) calls in Palau are free and the minimum telephone service is USD$11 per month. Mobile calls are on average 20 cents per minute. There are over 10,000 fixed subscribers and over 4,000 mobile subscribers. Phone networks provide coverage to all of Palau with the exception of the Southwest Islands."}]},{"head":"A2.3.3 Computers and the Internet","index":63,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":138,"text":"Information regarding the number of computers per 1,000 people is not available for Palau, however computers are commonly used in all government, NGO and private sector offices. There is only one Internet service provider in Palau, the Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) that is a semi-government agency. Unlimited DSL access is USD$500 per month for one to five computers. The rate goes up when more than five computers are using the Internet. The only institutions that enjoy unlimited use are PALARIS and PCC. Most institutions pay USD$15 for email service that allows for four hours of free Internet use per month. After the four hours is used, accounts are charged $2.50 per hour. As of July 2004 there were 1,858 Internet subscribers in Palau. All government agencies have computers and most have Internet access however it is limited."}]},{"head":"A n n e x 3 . L i s t o f I n s t i t u t i o n s i n t h e","index":64,"paragraphs":[{"index":1,"size":52,"text":"A g r i c u l t u r a l , F o r e s t r y a n d F i s h e r i e s S e c t o r s PALARIS is the only institution currently working on developing an ICM policy."}]}],"figures":[{"text":" (1) Fisheries Extension Services; Fishing Community Development Projects, (2) Technology Trials, Survey and Training, (3) Vessel Operation and Maintenance, (4) Seabed and Mineral Resources. The Palau Mariculture Demonstration Center (PMDC) is part of the Aquaculture & Mariculture Section of the BMR and has been cultivating giant clams for over 20 years. Since PMDC's establishment, giant clam farms have been established in many states. In 2002, an initiative began to transfer clam-farming technology to state authorities and private individuals. To date, PMDC has assisted the States of Ngaraard, Ngiwal, Ngatpang, Ngchesar, Ngarchelong, Kayangel, Hatohobei, Ngardmau and Peleliu set up clam farms. "},{"text":" has been working in Palau since 1990 and has contributed significantly to conservation efforts in Palau. TNC initially worked in partnership with the national government (primarily with the Division of Marine Resources (DMR), formerly under the Bureau of Natural Resources and Development (BNRD), which reorganized in 2002 to form what is now called the Bureau of Agriculture and the Bureau of Marine Resources); moving to assisting establish the Palau Conservation Society (PCS); then ongoing collaboration, support and services to local partner organizations. Examples of activities since 1990 are: "},{"text":" Palau Natural Resource Council include: Bureau of Agriculture, Bureau of Lands and Surveys, Bureau of Marine Resources, Bureau of Public Works, Community Members/Farmers, Council of Chiefs, Environmental Quality Protection Board, Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA), Office of Environmental Response and Coordination, Palau Association of Governors, Palau Community Action Agency, PALARIS, Palau Community College Agriculture Science Program, Palau Community College -Cooperative Research and Extension, Palau Conservation Society, The Environment Inc., and The Nature Conservancy. "},{"text":" for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) was established in 1983 under the Lomé Convention between the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) Group of States and the European Union Member States. Since 2000, it has operated within the framework of the ACP-EC Cotonou Agreement. "},{"text":"  "},{"text":" The members of MAREPAC-Palau include: the Bureau of Marine Resources, Community Centered Conservation, Community Conservation Network /Helen Reef Resources Management Project, Coral Reef Research Foundation, Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, Koror State Department of Conservation and Law Enforcement, Division of Fish and Wildlife Protection, Office of Environmental Response and Coordination, Palau Community College Cooperative Research and Extension, Palau Conservation Society, Palau International Coral Reef Center, Office of PALARIS, The Environment, Inc., and The Nature Conservancy.  "},{"text":" for the CTA Seminar in 2000, in terms of agricultural information and communication management capacity, Palau suffers from a lack of resources (staff and materials), non-existent information policies and strategies, and staff with little or no training, a relatively low standard of education and little appreciation (crucially, among senior staff and policy makers) of the role of information in decision-making, research, rural development and public awareness.  "},{"text":" agricultural research and information necessary to support agricultural development (including fisheries and forestry); Current and accurate agricultural census information; Information to support the development of nutrient management plans; Information on nutrient requirements; Crop yields in various soil types for Palau; Management/maintenance information (and any relevant information) related to tissue culture and germplasm collections; Information on what crop varieties are best for Palau's climate and soil types; Best practices information for cultivation of certain crops (e.g., pineapples); Growth rates for various timber trees in various soil types for Palau; and Updated geographic layer information (updated base maps with attribute data and information about land use, infrastructure, etc.). Fisheries Fisheries Fisheries management information on certain species in Palau (e.g., reef fish, Fisheries management information on certain species in Palau (e.g., reef fish, sharks, turtles, giant clams, etc.); sharks, turtles, giant clams, etc.); Scientific information to determine total allowable catch levels for fisheries that Scientific information to determine total allowable catch levels for fisheries that is sustainable; is sustainable; Fish stock information (pelagic fish) -(what do we have and how much?); and, Fish stock information (pelagic fish) -(what do we have and how much?); and, Information on potential aquaculture and mariculture development suitable for Information on potential aquaculture and mariculture development suitable for Palau. Palau.  "},{"text":" It is clear that the concept of an ICM policy or strategy is new to nearly all agencies and organizations interviewed. Most agencies focus only on the actual work without adequate monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of their work. Thus, ICM issues rarely are addressed. As stated earlier, information needs in Palau for agricultural and rural development are somewhat limitless, however, the problem is more related to the fact that most institutions do not know what their information needs are. Few, if any, understand and have a clear picture of what is needed to improve Palau's production and key institutions do not always agree on which direction to take for agricultural development. Inadequate communication, coordination and collaboration among and between institutions are key problems. improvement in organization planning, administration and management skills; improvement in organization planning, administration and management skills; information development skills to create the information that needs to be information development skills to create the information that needs to be managed and communicated (such as crop nutrient requirements) ; managed and communicated (such as crop nutrient requirements) ; information systems management skills; information systems management skills; professional level proficiency in IT, relational database management, database professional level proficiency in IT, relational database management, database design, programming, GIS, remote sensing; and, design, programming, GIS, remote sensing; and, skills to develop strategic policies to carry out information activities. skills to develop strategic policies to carry out information activities. Technical capacity building needs include knowledge, skills and expertise for: Technical capacity building needs include knowledge, skills and expertise for: agricultural policy development; agricultural policy development; ICM policy and strategy development; ICM policy and strategy development; agricultural research and development (including for fisheries and forestry); agricultural research and development (including for fisheries and forestry); market research and development (both local and export); market research and development (both local and export); farm management and marketing; and, farm management and marketing; and, aquaculture and mariculture development. aquaculture and mariculture development. Capacity building needs for ICM must begin with an increased knowledge of what ICM Capacity building needs for ICM must begin with an increased knowledge of what ICM  "},{"text":" 's agricultural and rural development could benefit greatly from CTA's Information Products and Services Department. The following are recommendations of how this operational programme could add value to the agricultural situation in Palau: Ensure that all institutions (especially those involved in research) that meet the criteria for the Selective Dissemination of Information Service (SDI) are aware of the service and have the opportunity to apply such as (PCC-CRE, Bureau of Agriculture, Bureau of Marine Resources, Palau Conservation Society, The Nature Conservancy, PCAA, etc); and, 4. Ensure that Spore is available to all institutions in Palau through direct contact with the institutions.There are very few newsletters, websites and other networking services being utilized by institutions in Palau to increase information exchange and open up new communication channels for agricultural and rural development. It is apparent from the interviews conducted that most have contacts at various regional organizations however, few reported contacts with other ACP stakeholders and experts from other countries outside of the region. There is very limited first hand experience of pertinent developments in other countries and regions. The extent of the use of ICTs for networking and dialogue is primarily limited to individual email communications. None of the institutions interviewed reported participation in any electronic discussion fora or other ICTs for information sharing. While many institutions do some radio, TV and other non-print media, most do not take full advantage of opportunities in non-print media for communicating agricultural information and knowledge or for advertising their programs and services. Palau could benefit greatly from CTA's Communication Channels and Services Department as it tackles these key problems.The following are recommendations of how this operational program could add value to the agricultural situation in Palau: 1. Ensure that institutions in Palau are aware of CTA's institutional publications and 1. Ensure that institutions in Palau are aware of CTA's institutional publications and the Publications Distribution Service through direct contact with the appropriate the Publications Distribution Service through direct contact with the appropriate institutions; institutions; 2. Ensure that appropriate institutions in Palau are aware of CTA's other 2. Ensure that appropriate institutions in Palau are aware of CTA's other information products and services (e.g., CD-ROM Programme, Co-publications, information products and services (e.g., CD-ROM Programme, Co-publications, Series, Rural Radio Programme and Resource Packs, Question and Answer Series, Rural Radio Programme and Resource Packs, Question and Answer Service, etc.); Service, etc.); 3. 3.  "},{"text":" All of the key problems to be addressed under the ICM Skills and Systems Department are relevant to Palau. Information systems management in Palau for agricultural and rural development is limited by the lack of expertise in ICM skills, limited opportunities to acquire ICM skills and little or no knowledge of management techniques for establishing and implementing ICM projects and services. ICM policies and strategies are virtually non-existent in Palau and therefore any of CTA's activities relevant to increasing the knowledge of the design of cost-effective and participatory ICM systems would be highly useful. The following are recommendations of how this operational programme could add value to the agricultural situation in Palau:1. Collaborate with national and regional institutions to develop and implement training courses on ICM to suit Palau's needs and to help institutions make better use of appropriate ICTs; 2. Ensure that all institutions in Palau are aware of CTA's virtual library of resources that includes information on training materials, inventory of trainers and trainees, and a list of training opportunities. 3. Provide support for Palauan nationals to attend appropriate short ICM courses given by other institutions when opportunities arise; 4. Provide information on distance learning courses for ICM that may be beneficial for institutions in Palau based on the needs identified.The Palau Natural Resource Council (PNRC) may be an appropriate body to play a role in CTA interventions particularly in creating better awareness of the role ICM plays in formulating policy and meeting objectives of institutions. The three-broad thematic areas of the 'seminars and study visits' program component The three-broad thematic areas of the 'seminars and study visits' program component (market-led development, increased agricultural productivity, environmental protection (market-led development, increased agricultural productivity, environmental protection and natural resource management) are highly relevant to Palau's needs. It would be and natural resource management) are highly relevant to Palau's needs. It would be valuable for key institutions in Palau to be involved (as appropriate) in seminars and/or valuable for key institutions in Palau to be involved (as appropriate) in seminars and/or study visits. study visits.  "},{"text":"Population for 2000 is actual; 2001, 2002, and 2003 are projections. Sources: UNDP-Public Sector Development (PSD) Project Office, Ministry of Finance, and IMF staff.Agriculture is usually a lead sector in small island and other less developed countries. Palau is unusual in that agriculture is a minor sector, with the contribution of agriculture to the GDP being 9.8% in 1983, with this figure falling to only 1.2% in 1999 when the GDP from agriculture was $1,357,374. 8 A2.1.4 Agriculture in the Economy Nominal GDP (1997-2003) Particulars 1997 1998 Agriculture 1,312 1,398 Fisheries 2,057 2,038 Mining & Quarrying 138 176 Manufacturing 1,403 1,702 Electricity, Gas and Water -388 2,360 Construction 8,834 10,389 Trade 23,913 24,837 Hotels and Restaurants 13,986 12,370 Transport and Communication 8,734 9,191 Finance and Insurance 6,573 5,706 Real Estate and Business Services 6,298 6,555 Public Administration 29,401 28,462 Other Services 9,211 9,907 Subtotal 111,471 115,091 Less: imputed bank service charge 2,101 2,640 Plus: import duties 3,842 4,869 Gross Domestic Product 113,212 117,320 GDP growth rate 4.6% 3.6% Population (mid-year) /3 18,061 18,494 GDP per capita ($) 6,268 6,344 Agriculture 1.2 1.2 Fisheries 1.8 1.7 Mining & Quarrying 0.1 0.2 Manufacturing 1.2 1.5 Electricity, Gas and Water -0.3 2.0 Construction 7.8 8.9 Trade 21.1 21.2 Hotels and Restaurants 12.4 10.5 Transport and Communication 7.7 7.8 Finance and Insurance 5.8 4.9 Real Estate and Business Services 5.6 5.6 Public Administration 26.0 24.3 Other Services 8.1 8.4 Subtotal 98.5 98.1 Less: imputed bank service charge -1.9 -2.2 Plus: import duties 3.4 4.2 Gross Domestic Product 100.0 100.0 p Provisional. f Forecast. productivity. A 1996 survey placed the value of the informal sector (consisting primarily Nominal Gross Domestic Product 1999 2000 p 2001 p 2002 p 1,358 1,372 1,399 1,385 3,148 3,274 3,372 3,271 218 229 240 233 1,609 1,690 1,774 1,650 3,393 3,563 3,741 3,591 8,249 8,661 9,181 8,722 23,165 23,860 24,337 22,390 11,938 12,057 12,419 11,301 9,846 10,338 10,855 10,095 4,297 4,511 4,647 4,368 4,611 4,842 5,036 4,683 29,374 30,255 30,860 31,478 9,691 9,982 10,381 9,550 110,897 114,634 118,242 112,717 2,384 1,250 1,250 1,250 4,972 3,842 3,842 3,842 113,485 117,226 120,834 115,309 -3.3% 3.3% 3.1% -4.6% 18,882 19,129 19,626 19,976 6,010 6,128 6,157 5,772 Percentage 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.4 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 7.3 7.4 7.6 7.6 20.4 20.4 20.1 19.4 10.5 10.3 10.3 9.8 8.7 8.8 9.0 8.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.1 25.9 25.8 25.5 27.3 8.5 8.5 8.6 8.3 97.7 97.8 97.9 97.8 -2.1 -1.1 -1.0 -1.1 4.4 3.3 3.2 3.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 of agricultural products) at five million dollars or twice the value of agricultural products recorded in official economic statistics. Another survey estimated the betel nut trade (consisting of domestically produced nuts, leaves and lime and imported tobacco) to be valued at $9.8 million. Clearly, there is a great deal more agricultural productivity in Palau than recorded officially. Despite this, statistical measures clearly demonstrates that agriculture is declining in importance in comparison to other economic sectors as evidenced by: Share of the GDP; Market share; Share of total employment; Earnings per worker; Note: Under representation of informal production greatly complicates analysis of agriculture Land under cultivation. 4 2003 f 1,399 3,271 236 1,666 3,663 8,896 22,838 11,527 10,297 4,412 4,777 31,478 9,741 114,201 1,250 3,842 116,793 1.3% 20,304 5,752 1.2 2.8 0.2 1.4 3.1 7.6 19.6 9.9 8.8 3.8 4.1 27.0 8.3 97.8 -1.1 3.3 100.0 8 A2.1.4 Agriculture in the Economy Nominal GDP (1997-2003) Particulars 1997 1998 Agriculture 1,312 1,398 Fisheries 2,057 2,038 Mining & Quarrying 138 176 Manufacturing 1,403 1,702 Electricity, Gas and Water -388 2,360 Construction 8,834 10,389 Trade 23,913 24,837 Hotels and Restaurants 13,986 12,370 Transport and Communication 8,734 9,191 Finance and Insurance 6,573 5,706 Real Estate and Business Services 6,298 6,555 Public Administration 29,401 28,462 Other Services 9,211 9,907 Subtotal 111,471 115,091 Less: imputed bank service charge 2,101 2,640 Plus: import duties 3,842 4,869 Gross Domestic Product 113,212 117,320 GDP growth rate 4.6% 3.6% Population (mid-year) /3 18,061 18,494 GDP per capita ($) 6,268 6,344 Agriculture 1.2 1.2 Fisheries 1.8 1.7 Mining & Quarrying 0.1 0.2 Manufacturing 1.2 1.5 Electricity, Gas and Water -0.3 2.0 Construction 7.8 8.9 Trade 21.1 21.2 Hotels and Restaurants 12.4 10.5 Transport and Communication 7.7 7.8 Finance and Insurance 5.8 4.9 Real Estate and Business Services 5.6 5.6 Public Administration 26.0 24.3 Other Services 8.1 8.4 Subtotal 98.5 98.1 Less: imputed bank service charge -1.9 -2.2 Plus: import duties 3.4 4.2 Gross Domestic Product 100.0 100.0 p Provisional. f Forecast. productivity. A 1996 survey placed the value of the informal sector (consisting primarily Nominal Gross Domestic Product 1999 2000 p 2001 p 2002 p 1,358 1,372 1,399 1,385 3,148 3,274 3,372 3,271 218 229 240 233 1,609 1,690 1,774 1,650 3,393 3,563 3,741 3,591 8,249 8,661 9,181 8,722 23,165 23,860 24,337 22,390 11,938 12,057 12,419 11,301 9,846 10,338 10,855 10,095 4,297 4,511 4,647 4,368 4,611 4,842 5,036 4,683 29,374 30,255 30,860 31,478 9,691 9,982 10,381 9,550 110,897 114,634 118,242 112,717 2,384 1,250 1,250 1,250 4,972 3,842 3,842 3,842 113,485 117,226 120,834 115,309 -3.3% 3.3% 3.1% -4.6% 18,882 19,129 19,626 19,976 6,010 6,128 6,157 5,772 Percentage 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.4 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 7.3 7.4 7.6 7.6 20.4 20.4 20.1 19.4 10.5 10.3 10.3 9.8 8.7 8.8 9.0 8.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.1 25.9 25.8 25.5 27.3 8.5 8.5 8.6 8.3 97.7 97.8 97.9 97.8 -2.1 -1.1 -1.0 -1.1 4.4 3.3 3.2 3.3 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 of agricultural products) at five million dollars or twice the value of agricultural products recorded in official economic statistics. Another survey estimated the betel nut trade (consisting of domestically produced nuts, leaves and lime and imported tobacco) to be valued at $9.8 million. Clearly, there is a great deal more agricultural productivity in Palau than recorded officially. Despite this, statistical measures clearly demonstrates that agriculture is declining in importance in comparison to other economic sectors as evidenced by: Share of the GDP; Market share; Share of total employment; Earnings per worker; Note: Under representation of informal production greatly complicates analysis of agriculture Land under cultivation. 42003 f 1,399 3,271 236 1,666 3,663 8,896 22,838 11,527 10,297 4,412 4,777 31,478 9,741 114,201 1,250 3,842 116,793 1.3% 20,304 5,752 1.2 2.8 0.2 1.4 3.1 7.6 19.6 9.9 8.8 3.8 4.1 27.0 8.3 97.8 -1.1 3.3 100.0  "},{"text":" A2.1.7 Trade Agreements that Include AgriculturePalau has signed the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER), and the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), Palau's national congress, is currently ratifying the accession. Palau is considering joining the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA). This trade pact would pave the way for the eventual establishment of a Free Trade Agreement among the Pacific Island Forum Countries. It is expected that the Free Trade Agreement would increase trade among the Pacific islands, bringing with it cheaper goods, and positively influencing the diversification and specialization of the member economies. Palau is a member of the African/Caribbean/Pacific (\"ACP\") grouping of nations working toward trade with the European Union (EU) under the Cotonou Agreement. At the present time, Palau is not likely to take advantage of any trade with Europe that might be developed under this agreement. It is our understanding that the EU is taking steps to address these capacity deficiencies by providing grants and technical assistance to the ACP countries. A2.1.8 Sectoral Policy Related to Agriculture, Fisheries and A2.1.8 Sectoral Policy Related to Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests Forests  "},{"text":" There are two indigenous languages in Palau: Palauan, which is spoken on the main islands and Sonsorolese-Tobian spoken on the Southwest Islands. English is the language of government and commerce and is spoken by the majority of the people. Many older people are also fluent in Japanese.4 Current adult literacy statistics are not available, however according to Palau's Human Development Index calculated by UNDP-Suva in their 1994 Pacific Human Development Report, Palau received a 98% for adult literacy (literacy of Palauan or English or both) which was based on 1990 census data.All in Palau have access to public health services and public education. Public elementary schools (Grades 1-8) exist in all states and are free. Health services in Palau are subsidized by the national government making them very affordable for local Palauans. Foreigners (including foreign laborers and non-Palauan residents) however pay higher rates for health services. Electricity is now accessible in all States of Palau with the exception of the two States located in the Southwest Islands, Hatohobei (Tobi) and Sonsorol. A2.2.3 Access to Services (health, schools, electricity) A2.2.3 Access to Services (health, schools, electricity) Construct a permanent farmer's market; Construct a permanent farmer's market; Improve stock of agriculture equipment (especially tractors and tillers) held by the Improve stock of agriculture equipment (especially tractors and tillers) held by the Ministry of Resources and Development; Ministry of Resources and Development; Increase land availability for farming; Increase land availability for farming; Increase loans (capital) available to farmers; Increase loans (capital) available to farmers; Establish a farmer's cooperative. Establish a farmer's cooperative.  "},{"text":"Office of the Palau Automated Land and Resource Information System (PALARIS)    Institutions Institutions Institutions Institutions Institutions Type Type Type Type Type Role Role Role Role Role Institutions Institutions Institutions Institutions InstitutionsType Type Type Type TypeRole Role Role Role Role 13. Name Address Contact Contact Tel: (680)488-1291 Fax: (680)488-2787 Email: oek-Palau Food Processors Group P.O. Box 368 Mr. Moses Uludong, Publisher Mr. Bradley Kumangai NGO IN, TR, 13. Name Address Contact ContactTel: (680)488-1291 Fax: (680)488-2787 Email: oek-Palau Food Processors Group P.O. Box 368 Mr. Moses Uludong, Publisher Mr. Bradley KumangaiNGO IN, TR,  Address Address speaker@palaunet.com Tel: (680)488-2387 Fax: (680)488-6353 Email: pmci@palaunet.com P.O. Box 10247 unknown  TM, Address Addressspeaker@palaunet.com Tel: (680)488-2387 Fax: (680)488-6353 Email: pmci@palaunet.com P.O. Box 10247 unknownTM,  Website: Website: None None Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-1401 Fax: none Email: none   Website: Website:None None Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-1401 Fax: none Email: none 7. 22. Name Name Contact Website: Senate, Committee on Resources and Development Joyce Isechal, Spokesperson Sanko Bussan Co., Ltd. (Kuniyoshi Fishing Company) Tel: (680)488-6365 Fax: (680)488-4810 Email: tiabelau@palaunet.com none GOV PP PRV PS-P, 7. 22. Name Name Contact Website:Senate, Committee on Resources and Development Joyce Isechal, Spokesperson Sanko Bussan Co., Ltd. (Kuniyoshi Fishing Company) Tel: (680)488-6365 Fax: (680)488-4810 Email: tiabelau@palaunet.com noneGOV PP PRV PS-P,  Address Website: Name P.O. Box 941 None Palau National Youth Congress (PNYC) PS-E AS-Y IN Address Website: NameP.O. Box 941 None Palau National Youth Congress (PNYC)PS-E AS-Y IN Contact Contact 30. Name Contact Sen. Lucius Malsol, Chairman Tel: (680)488-6509 Fax: none Email: palauopal@yahoo.com Mr. Hisae Kuniyoshi Ngaremlengui Fishing Coop Mr. Joe Aitaro, President AS-F PS-P, Contact Contact 30. Name ContactSen. Lucius Malsol, Chairman Tel: (680)488-6509 Fax: none Email: palauopal@yahoo.com Mr. Hisae Kuniyoshi Ngaremlengui Fishing Coop Mr. Joe Aitaro, PresidentAS-F PS-P,  Address Website: Address Address P.O. Box 8 None P.O. Box 293 unknown  TM Address Website: Address AddressP.O. Box 8 None P.O. Box 293 unknownTM 14. Name Contact Tel: (680)488-2455 Fax: (680)488-2633 Email: none Palau Oisca Farm Koror, PW 96940 Mr. Oingerang Rengiil, Manager Tel: 488-3344 Fax: none Email: none NGO EX, TR 14. Name ContactTel: (680)488-2455 Fax: (680)488-2633 Email: none Palau Oisca Farm Koror, PW 96940 Mr. Oingerang Rengiil, Manager Tel: 488-3344 Fax: none Email: noneNGO EX, TR  Website: Address Website: none Tel: (680)488-2113 Fax: (680)488-2115 Email: P.O. Box 74 none   Website: Address Website:none Tel: (680)488-2113 Fax: (680)488-2115 Email: P.O. Box 74 none 8. Name Contact Name United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Mr. Itaru Kishikawa, President snkgrhm@palaunet.com Tel: (680)733-1011 Fax: none Email: none WPKR 88.9 (KRFM) GOV PRV EX, IN, IN 8.Name Contact NameUnited States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Mr. Itaru Kishikawa, President snkgrhm@palaunet.com Tel: (680)733-1011 Fax: none Email: none WPKR 88.9 (KRFM)GOV PRVEX, IN, IN  Address Website: Website: Contact Institutions Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) P.O. Box 5 None None unknown Type (U.S.) Role TR Address Website: Website: ContactInstitutions Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) P.O. Box 5 None None unknownType (U.S.)Role TR 1. 23. Name Name 31. Name Address Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) Tel: (680)488-2978/1253 Fax: (680)488-3155 Email: Palau Marine Industrial Corporation (PMIC) Peleliu Fishing Coop unknown GOV EX, PP, PRV PS-E, AS-F PS-P, 1. 23. Name Name 31. Name AddressBureau of Agriculture (BOA) Tel: (680)488-2978/1253 Fax: (680)488-3155 Email: Palau Marine Industrial Corporation (PMIC) Peleliu Fishing Coop unknownGOV EX, PP, PRV PS-E, AS-F PS-P,  Contact Ms. Robin DeMeo, Resource Conservationist jonnypk@palaunet.com Tel: (680)488-0889 Fax: none Email: none  TR, RG PS-P, TM ContactMs. Robin DeMeo, Resource Conservationist jonnypk@palaunet.com Tel: (680)488-0889 Fax: none Email: noneTR, RG PS-P, TM  Contact Address Website: Contact Website: Mr. Herman Francisco, Director P.O. Box 6057 None Mr. Kent Giramur none  PS-S, Contact Address Website: Contact Website:Mr. Herman Francisco, Director P.O. Box 6057 None Mr. Kent Giramur nonePS-S, Address Website: Name Contact Address Website: Name Contact Address Website: Name Contact Address Website: Name Contact Address Website: Name 15. Name 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contact Address Name Address Contact Website: Contact Website: Address Name Address Website: 32. Name Contact Address Website: 9. Name 24. Name Contact Website: Website: Contact Address Name 16. Name Contact Address Contact Address Website: Address Website: 33. Name 25. Name Contact Website: Address Contact Website: 17. Name Contact Address Website: Key Address 34. Name Contact Type Website: 10. Name Contact Address Website: 18. Name Website: 26. Name Contact AS-F Farmers' association (includes co-ops) P.O. Box 460 Koror, PW 96940 REPUBLIC OF PALAU Tel: (680)488-2504 Fax: (680)488-1475 Email: boagri@palaunet.com None Bureau of Agriculture -Forestry Unit Marcello Brel, Head Forester P.O. Box 460 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-2504 Fax: (680)488-1603 Email: palauforestry@palaunet.com None Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR) Mr. Theo Isamu, Director P.O. Box 359 Koror, PW 96940 REPUBLIC OF PALAU Tel: (680)488-3125 Fax: (680)488-3555 Email: tekoilchei@palaunet.com None Bureau of Oceanic Fisheries Management (BOFM) Mr. Silas Orrukem P.O. Box 117 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-3997 Fax: (680)488-4394 Email: tunapal@palaunet.com None Office of the Palau Automated Land and Resource Information System (PALARIS) Ms. Kelly Raleigh-Moses, Manager P.O. Box 100 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-6654 Fax: (680)488-3195/3380 Email: palaris_palau@hotmail.com None House of Delegates, Committee on Resources and Development Koror, PW 96940 The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Mr. Simon Yang P.O. Box 6035 WWFM 89.5 REPUBLIC OF PALAU P.O. Box 1525 Tel: (680)345-1040 Fax: (680)345-2967 Email: none Alfonso Diaz Tel: (680)488-5843 Fax: (680)488-5842 Email: rdemeo@palaunet.com David Hinchley, Palau Country Program Director Tel: (680)488-2396 Fax: (680)488-2108 Email: pmic@palaunet.com None unknown None USDA Rural Development P.O. Box 1738 None Ministry of Commerce and Trade Tel: (680)488-4848 Fax: none Email: none Mr. Joe Diego, Area Director P.O. Box 430 Tel: (680)488-2499 Fax: (680)488-1373 Email: none None ICDF -Agricultural Technical Mission (Republic of China -Taiwan) Tel: (680)488-2017 Fax: (680)488-4550 Email: Albatross Palau Hon. Otoichi Besebes, Minister none dhinchley@palaunet.com Mr. Efram Polycarp, Manager P.O. Box 1471 Eco-Paradise/TA88 Ngerel Belau www.nature.org Palau Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 12 Koror, PW 96940 Bureau of Domestic Affairs Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-2111 Fax: (680)488-3207 Email: mincat@palaunet.com P.O. Box 100, Tel: (680)488-6555 Fax: (680)488-2834 Email: psata@palaunet.com None Koror, PW 96940 Ms. Kathy Francisco, Executive Director None Office of the President of the Republic of Palau Tel: (680)488-3477 Fax: unknown Email: none P.O. Box 1742 Koror, PW 96940 Palau Organic Farm, Inc. Mr. Roman Yano, Agriculture/Aquaculture Advisor to the President none P.O. Box 100 Tel: (680)488-3400 Fax: (680)488-3401 Email: pcoc@palaunet.com Koror, PW 96940 none Kabekl Market Ms. Sachko Hayashi P.O. Box 74 Tel: (680)488-2541 Fax: (680)488-3555 Email: None Mr. Ming-Lii Hseu, Mission Head Koror, PW 96940 National Development Bank of Palau P.O. Box 9087 Ms. Angie Aikuharu Tel: (680)488-2012/8012 Fax: (680)488-2012 Email: Role Tel: (680)488-2585; (680)544-1012 Fax: (680)488-8151 Email: none www.icdf.org JICA-Japan International Cooperation Agency P.O. Box 309 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-4121 Fax: none Email: none None pofi@palaunet.com www.pof.com Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) EX Extension and outreach Mr. Kaleb Udui, Jr. Address AS-W Women's association IN Information services P.O. Box 816 AS-Y Youth association FS Financial services Koror, PW 96940 BNK Bank or credit institution PP Policy and planning Tel: (680)488-2578/3955 Fax: (680)488-2579 Email: CCI Chamber of commerce and industry PS-E Private sector -exporter (fresh, frozen and dried produce) GOV EX, PP, RD, TR GOV EX, IN, PP, RG, TR GOV IN, PP, RG GOV IN, PP, TR GOV PP NGO EX, PP, PRV IN (U.S.) RD GOV (U.S.) GOV PP, TM EX, FS GOV (Taiw an) PRV PS-S GOV IN CCI IN, TM GOV PP, TM PRV PS-P, PS-E, EX, RD, TM RD, TR, TM AS-F, PS-P PRV BNK FS (semi GOV (Japa n) EX, PP, RD, TR AS-F, PS-P GOV (Semi IN GOV) ) Mr. Yoshio Notsu, Resident Representative, JICA Palau Address Market Klemat PRV Contact Mr. Richard Misech, Acting General Manager ndbp@palaunet.com CHU Church-based group PS-M Private sector -manufacturer (e.g. tannery, bottler, refiner, roaster) P.O. Box 6047 Tel: (680)488-5370 Fax: (680)488-3656 Email: jicapalau@palaunet.com Website: www.jica.go.jp 11. Name Palau Community College -Cooperative Research & Extension (CRE) EDU EX, IN, RD, TR Contact Mr. Thomas Taro, Director Address P.O. Box 9 Koror, PW 96940 REPUBLIC OF PALAU Tel: (680)488-4983 Fax: (680)488-3307 Email: thomastaro@yahoo.com Website: www.palau.edu 12. Name Palau Federation of Fishing Associations (PFFA) NGO EX, PS-S, TM Contact Mr. Victorio Uherbelau, Board of Directors Chairman Address P.O. Box 586 Koror, PW 96940 Contact Ms. Mae Taima Address P.O. Box 805 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-4600 Fax: none Email: mtaima@palaunet.com Website: None 19. Name Blue House Market AS-F, Contact Address Tel: (680)488-1701 Fax: none Website: 20. Name Happy Fish Market PRV Contact Address Address unknown Tel: (680)488-4588 Fax: (680)488-4565 Email: Koror, PW 96940 Koror, PW 96940 Contact Ms. Anna Ramarui P.O. Box 6021 Address W P.O. Box 487 Mr. Philip Reklai Contact Name Ekei Women's Group AS-IN Mr. Abed E. Younis, Publisher PS-P 28. Name Palau Horizon Newspaper PRV Tel: (680)488-3929 Fax: (680)488-4502 Email: giss@palaunet.com IN None Website: Koror, PW 96940 None Email: none Address P.O. Box 100 Tel: (680)488-9174 Fax: (680)488-9173 Email: wireless@palaunet.com Koror, PW 96940 Contact Ms. Koretti Masayos Koror, PW 96940 P.O. Box 217 Address 36. Name Women's Resource Center GOV P.O. Box 10065 Ms. Ebil Inabo Contact Website: www.palaunet.com/bank.htm Mr. Baulus Kingzio, Manager PRV ) bank@palaunet.com PS-P Address P.O. Box 99 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)587-9000 Fax: (680)587-1888 Email: pncc@palaunet.com Website: www.palaunet.com 27. Name Palau National Cellular Corporation (PNCC-Wireless) GOV IN Website: EDU Educational institution PS-P Private sector -producer (e.g. commercial farm, fishing company) None 35. Name Pacific Savings Bank, Ltd. GOV Government department / ministry PS-S Private sector -supplier (e.g. chemicals, seeds) (what about public BNK FS Contact NGO Non-government organisation / state-owned enterprises in this area? Mr. John DeVivo, Manager Address PRV Private enterprise, company RD Research and development P.O. Box 399 REG Regional organisation or network RG Regulation (compliance, standards) Koror, PW 96940 STA Statutory body TR Training (tertiary and vocational level) (Semi Tel: (680)488-1859/1860 Fax: (680)488-1858 Email: TM Trade and marketing (include development) Address Website: Name Contact Address Website: Name Contact Address Website: Name Contact Address Website: Name Contact Address Website: Name 15. Name 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Contact Address Name Address Contact Website: Contact Website: Address Name Address Website: 32. Name Contact Address Website: 9. Name 24. Name Contact Website: Website: Contact Address Name 16. Name Contact Address Contact Address Website: Address Website: 33. Name 25. Name Contact Website: Address Contact Website: 17. Name Contact Address Website: Key Address 34. Name Contact Type Website: 10. Name Contact Address Website: 18. Name Website: 26. Name Contact AS-F Farmers' association (includes co-ops) P.O. Box 460 Koror, PW 96940 REPUBLIC OF PALAU Tel: (680)488-2504 Fax: (680)488-1475 Email: boagri@palaunet.com None Bureau of Agriculture -Forestry Unit Marcello Brel, Head Forester P.O. Box 460 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-2504 Fax: (680)488-1603 Email: palauforestry@palaunet.com None Bureau of Marine Resources (BMR) Mr. Theo Isamu, Director P.O. Box 359 Koror, PW 96940 REPUBLIC OF PALAU Tel: (680)488-3125 Fax: (680)488-3555 Email: tekoilchei@palaunet.com None Bureau of Oceanic Fisheries Management (BOFM) Mr. Silas Orrukem P.O. Box 117 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-3997 Fax: (680)488-4394 Email: tunapal@palaunet.com None Office of the Palau Automated Land and Resource Information System (PALARIS) Ms. Kelly Raleigh-Moses, Manager P.O. Box 100 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-6654 Fax: (680)488-3195/3380 Email: palaris_palau@hotmail.com None House of Delegates, Committee on Resources and Development Koror, PW 96940 The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Mr. Simon Yang P.O. Box 6035 WWFM 89.5 REPUBLIC OF PALAU P.O. Box 1525 Tel: (680)345-1040 Fax: (680)345-2967 Email: none Alfonso Diaz Tel: (680)488-5843 Fax: (680)488-5842 Email: rdemeo@palaunet.com David Hinchley, Palau Country Program Director Tel: (680)488-2396 Fax: (680)488-2108 Email: pmic@palaunet.com None unknown None USDA Rural Development P.O. Box 1738 None Ministry of Commerce and Trade Tel: (680)488-4848 Fax: none Email: none Mr. Joe Diego, Area Director P.O. Box 430 Tel: (680)488-2499 Fax: (680)488-1373 Email: none None ICDF -Agricultural Technical Mission (Republic of China -Taiwan) Tel: (680)488-2017 Fax: (680)488-4550 Email: Albatross Palau Hon. Otoichi Besebes, Minister none dhinchley@palaunet.com Mr. Efram Polycarp, Manager P.O. Box 1471 Eco-Paradise/TA88 Ngerel Belau www.nature.org Palau Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 12 Koror, PW 96940 Bureau of Domestic Affairs Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-2111 Fax: (680)488-3207 Email: mincat@palaunet.com P.O. Box 100, Tel: (680)488-6555 Fax: (680)488-2834 Email: psata@palaunet.com None Koror, PW 96940 Ms. Kathy Francisco, Executive Director None Office of the President of the Republic of Palau Tel: (680)488-3477 Fax: unknown Email: none P.O. Box 1742 Koror, PW 96940 Palau Organic Farm, Inc. Mr. Roman Yano, Agriculture/Aquaculture Advisor to the President none P.O. Box 100 Tel: (680)488-3400 Fax: (680)488-3401 Email: pcoc@palaunet.com Koror, PW 96940 none Kabekl Market Ms. Sachko Hayashi P.O. Box 74 Tel: (680)488-2541 Fax: (680)488-3555 Email: None Mr. Ming-Lii Hseu, Mission Head Koror, PW 96940 National Development Bank of Palau P.O. Box 9087 Ms. Angie Aikuharu Tel: (680)488-2012/8012 Fax: (680)488-2012 Email: Role Tel: (680)488-2585; (680)544-1012 Fax: (680)488-8151 Email: none www.icdf.org JICA-Japan International Cooperation Agency P.O. Box 309 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-4121 Fax: none Email: none None pofi@palaunet.com www.pof.com Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) EX Extension and outreach Mr. Kaleb Udui, Jr. Address AS-W Women's association IN Information services P.O. Box 816 AS-Y Youth association FS Financial services Koror, PW 96940 BNK Bank or credit institution PP Policy and planning Tel: (680)488-2578/3955 Fax: (680)488-2579 Email: CCI Chamber of commerce and industry PS-E Private sector -exporter (fresh, frozen and dried produce) GOV EX, PP, RD, TR GOV EX, IN, PP, RG, TR GOV IN, PP, RG GOV IN, PP, TR GOV PP NGO EX, PP, PRV IN (U.S.) RD GOV (U.S.) GOV PP, TM EX, FS GOV (Taiw an) PRV PS-S GOV IN CCI IN, TM GOV PP, TM PRV PS-P, PS-E, EX, RD, TM RD, TR, TM AS-F, PS-P PRV BNK FS (semi GOV (Japa n) EX, PP, RD, TR AS-F, PS-P GOV (Semi IN GOV) ) Mr. Yoshio Notsu, Resident Representative, JICA Palau Address Market Klemat PRV Contact Mr. Richard Misech, Acting General Manager ndbp@palaunet.com CHU Church-based group PS-M Private sector -manufacturer (e.g. tannery, bottler, refiner, roaster) P.O. Box 6047 Tel: (680)488-5370 Fax: (680)488-3656 Email: jicapalau@palaunet.com Website: www.jica.go.jp 11. Name Palau Community College -Cooperative Research & Extension (CRE) EDU EX, IN, RD, TR Contact Mr. Thomas Taro, Director Address P.O. Box 9 Koror, PW 96940 REPUBLIC OF PALAU Tel: (680)488-4983 Fax: (680)488-3307 Email: thomastaro@yahoo.com Website: www.palau.edu 12. Name Palau Federation of Fishing Associations (PFFA) NGO EX, PS-S, TM Contact Mr. Victorio Uherbelau, Board of Directors Chairman Address P.O. Box 586 Koror, PW 96940 Contact Ms. Mae Taima Address P.O. Box 805 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)488-4600 Fax: none Email: mtaima@palaunet.com Website: None 19. Name Blue House Market AS-F, Contact Address Tel: (680)488-1701 Fax: none Website: 20. Name Happy Fish Market PRV Contact Address Address unknown Tel: (680)488-4588 Fax: (680)488-4565 Email: Koror, PW 96940 Koror, PW 96940 Contact Ms. Anna Ramarui P.O. Box 6021 Address W P.O. Box 487 Mr. Philip Reklai Contact Name Ekei Women's Group AS-IN Mr. Abed E. Younis, Publisher PS-P 28. Name Palau Horizon Newspaper PRV Tel: (680)488-3929 Fax: (680)488-4502 Email: giss@palaunet.com IN None Website: Koror, PW 96940 None Email: none Address P.O. Box 100 Tel: (680)488-9174 Fax: (680)488-9173 Email: wireless@palaunet.com Koror, PW 96940 Contact Ms. Koretti Masayos Koror, PW 96940 P.O. Box 217 Address 36. Name Women's Resource Center GOV P.O. Box 10065 Ms. Ebil Inabo Contact Website: www.palaunet.com/bank.htm Mr. Baulus Kingzio, Manager PRV ) bank@palaunet.com PS-P Address P.O. Box 99 Koror, PW 96940 Tel: (680)587-9000 Fax: (680)587-1888 Email: pncc@palaunet.com Website: www.palaunet.com 27. Name Palau National Cellular Corporation (PNCC-Wireless) GOV IN Website: EDU Educational institution PS-P Private sector -producer (e.g. commercial farm, fishing company) None 35. Name Pacific Savings Bank, Ltd. GOV Government department / ministry PS-S Private sector -supplier (e.g. chemicals, seeds) (what about public BNK FS Contact NGO Non-government organisation / state-owned enterprises in this area? Mr. John DeVivo, Manager Address PRV Private enterprise, company RD Research and development P.O. Box 399 REG Regional organisation or network RG Regulation (compliance, standards) Koror, PW 96940 STA Statutory body TR Training (tertiary and vocational level) (Semi Tel: (680)488-1859/1860 Fax: (680)488-1858 Email: TM Trade and marketing (include development) Contact Address Website: Website: 21. Name Website: Website: Contact 29. Name Name Del. Noah Idechong, Chairman P.O. Box 8 Tel: (680)488-5004 Fax: (680)488-3112 Email: paltrading@palaunet.com None hprinting@palaunet.com Tel: (680)488-2184 Fax: none Email: none None Palau Modekngei Co., Inc. Market www.mvariety.com (sister company in Saipan, CNMI) none Mr. Mike Wilkins Tia Belau News Club Kebruka Youth Organization PRV PRV AS-Y IN PS-P IN Contact Address Website: Website: 21. Name Website: Website: Contact 29. Name NameDel. Noah Idechong, Chairman P.O. Box 8 Tel: (680)488-5004 Fax: (680)488-3112 Email: paltrading@palaunet.com None hprinting@palaunet.com Tel: (680)488-2184 Fax: none Email: none None Palau Modekngei Co., Inc. Market www.mvariety.com (sister company in Saipan, CNMI) none Mr. Mike Wilkins Tia Belau News Club Kebruka Youth OrganizationPRV PRV AS-Y IN PS-P IN  "}],"sieverID":"56bc4b4d-e5ee-4e68-bc6a-5873ee53ada6","abstract":"How are information needs currently met? Emails to regional contacts. Books and resources on the bookshelves in the office and at Nekken however, much of the information is outdated. PCC library and Internet searches."}
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