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BACKGROUNDER PACIFIC ISLAND DEVELOPMENT FORUM

Leadership, Innovation & Partnership for Green/Blue Pacific Economies

“A United, Distinctive and Sustainable Pacific Society”

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CONTENTS PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 PIDF 2013 Inaugural Meeting, Nadi ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................ 5 BACKGROUND.............................................................................................................................................................. 6 PACIFIC LEADERS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 WHAT IS PIDF ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 PIDF VISION.................................................................................................................................................................. 9 •

United ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

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Distinctive ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

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Sustainable Pacific Society ............................................................................................................................. 9 o

Smart growth.............................................................................................................................................. 9

Sustainable growth .................................................................................................................................... 9

Inclusive growth ......................................................................................................................................... 9 MAP………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………10

PIDF FOCUS ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE PARTNERS ...................................................................................................................... 12 PIDF AREA OF OPERATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 13 •

Sphere of Control.......................................................................................................................................... 13

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Sphere of Influence...................................................................................................................................... 13

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Sphere of Concern ........................................................................................................................................ 13

WHY PIDF ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 2013 PIDF Inaugural Meeting .................................................................................................................................... 16 PIDF INNOVATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 17 PIDF 2013 Inaugural Meeting Nadi............................................................................................................................ 18 PIDF ADVANTAGES .................................................................................................................................................... 19 ORGANISATION OF PIDF ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Secretariat.............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Logo ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20

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PREFACE PREFACE PREFACE PREFACE he Inaugural Meeting of the Pacific Island Development Forum (PIDF) was held at the Sheraton Fiji Resort,

he Inaugural Meeting of the Pacific Island Development Forum (PIDF) was held at the Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau Nadi, Monday 5th 7th August 2013. The theme of meeting Denarau Island, Island, Nadi, from from MondayIsland 5th August August to to Wednesday Wednesday 7th August 2013.at The of the the meeting he Meeting of Forum (PIDF) was thetheme Sheraton Fiji Resort, he Inaugural Inaugural Meeting of the the Pacific Pacific Island Development Development Forum (PIDF) was held held at Sheraton Fijifact Resort, was, “Leadership, Innovation and Partnership for Green/Blue Pacific Economies”. ItIt isthe based on the was, “Leadership, Innovation and Partnership for Green/Blue Pacific Economies”. is based on the fact that that Denarau Denarau Island, Island, Nadi, Nadi, from from Monday Monday 5th 5th August August to to Wednesday Wednesday 7th 7th August August 2013. 2013. The The theme theme of of the the meeting meeting Rio+20 has launched a rethink of development, aimed at achieving shared prosperity on a shared but finite planet. Rio+20was, has “Leadership, launched a rethink of development, aimed atGreen/Blue achieving shared prosperity on Ita shared but finite planet. Innovation and Partnership for Pacific Economies”. is based on the fact that was, “Leadership, Innovation and Partnership for Green/Blue Pacific Economies”. It is based on the fact that Rio+20 has a rethink of aimed at shared prosperity on but finite planet. Rio+20 haslaunched launched rethink ofdevelopment, development, aimedfrom at achieving achieving shared prosperity on aof aofshared shared but finite The attracted than 300 more 40 them the Pacific. The Forum Forum attractedamore more than 300 Stakeholders Stakeholders from more than than 40 countries countries 14 14 them from from the planet. Pacific. Several high-level representatives from the Pacific graced the Forum with several Heads of State, Heads of Several high-level representatives from the Pacificfrom graced thethan Forum with several Heads offrom State, Heads of The Forum attracted more than 300 Stakeholders more 40 countries 14 of them the Pacific. The Forum attracted more than 300 Stakeholders from more than 40 countries 14 of them from the Pacific. Government, ministers and deputies, ambassadors, CEOs and Civil Society leaders contributing passionately Government, ministers and deputies, ambassadors, CEOs and Civil Society leaders contributing passionately Several Several high-level high-level representatives representatives from from the the Pacific Pacific graced graced the the Forum Forum with with several several Heads Heads of of State, State, Heads Heads of of towards of towardsthe theprogramme programmeand ofthe theForum. Forum. Government, Government, ministers ministers and deputies, deputies, ambassadors, ambassadors, CEOs CEOs and and Civil Civil Society Society leaders leaders contributing contributing passionately passionately towards the programme of the Forum. towards the programme of the Forum. This inaugural meeting provided the perfect opportunity for multi-stakeholder visioning and discussion This inaugural meeting provided the perfect opportunity for multi-stakeholder visioning and discussion on on the the

Green The Green Economy Economy and and the the PIDF PIDF process. process.perfect The presence presence of of so so many many stakeholders stakeholders was was aa sign, sign, both both of of stakeholders’ stakeholders’ This This inaugural inaugural meeting meeting provided provided the the perfect opportunity opportunity for for multi-stakeholder multi-stakeholder visioning visioning and and discussion discussion on on the the commitment to the Green Economy and of the important role the PIDF will play in tomorrow’s development commitment to and the the Green Economy and ofpresence the important role the PIDF will was playainsign, tomorrow’s development Green Economy PIDF process. The of so many stakeholders both of stakeholders’ Green Economy and the PIDF process. The presence of so many stakeholders was a sign, both of stakeholders’ agenda. agenda. in tomorrow’s development commitment commitment to to the the Green Green Economy Economy and and of of the the important important role role the the PIDF PIDF will will play play in tomorrow’s development agenda. agenda. The The commitment commitment and and dedication dedication of of ItIt isis based the Stakeholders was based on on the the fact fact that that Rio+20 Rio+20 has has launched launched aa rethink rethink of of The the PIDF PIDF Stakeholders was evident evident The commitment commitment and and dedication dedication of of from aimed at shared prosperity on ItItdevelopment, is fact Rio+20 launched aa rethink from the the outcomes outcomes of of the the meeting. meeting. development, aimed at achieving achieving shared prosperity on aaof is based based on on the the fact that that Rio+20 has has launched rethink of the the PIDF PIDF Stakeholders Stakeholders was was evident evident They outline aa way forward by They outline way forward by from the outcomes of the meeting. shared but finite planet. development, aimed at achieving shared prosperity on a from the outcomes of the meeting. shared finite planet. development, aimed at but achieving shared prosperity on a providing recommendations towards providing recommendations towards They outline a way forward by They outline a way forward by shared Green/Blue shared but but finite finite planet. planet. Green/Blue Pacific Pacific Economies. Economies. The The providing providing recommendations recommendations towards towards Summit been notable Summit has hasPacific been Economies. notable in in its its Green/Blue Green/Blue Pacific Economies. The The adoption approach, and this now adoption of of aa people-centered, people-centered, development-oriented development-oriented and and inclusive inclusive multi-stakeholder multi-stakeholder approach, and this will will now Summit has been notable in its Summit has been notable in its be sector be carried carried forward forward in in the the implementation implementation phase phase with with the the direct direct involvement involvement of of civil civil society society and and the the private private sector adoption adoption of of aa people-centered, people-centered, development-oriented development-oriented and and inclusive inclusive multi-stakeholder multi-stakeholder approach, approach, and and this this will will now now alongside governments and international organizations. alongside governments and international organizations. be carried forward in the implementation phase with the direct involvement of civil society and the private sector be carried forward in the implementation phase with the direct involvement of civil society and the private sector alongside governments and organizations. alongside governments and international international organizations. This has to more This Booklet Booklet has been been prepared prepared to provide provide more information information on on the the PIDF, PIDF, its its genesis genesis and and processes. processes. ItIt aims aims to to serve as background and a starting point for on PIDF. ItIt has updated since itit first in serveBooklet as background and a starting point for discussions discussions on the the on PIDF. has been been updated since first appeared appeared in This has been prepared to provide more information the PIDF, its genesis and processes. It aims to This Booklet has been prepared to provide more information on the PIDF, its genesis and processes. It aims to early early 2013. 2013. serve as background and a starting point for discussions on the PIDF. It has been updated since it first appeared in serve as background and a starting point for discussions on the PIDF. It has been updated since it first appeared in early early 2013. 2013.

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INTRODUCTION

ing, etc.

Focus on integration of the 3 pillars of sustainable development Commitment to a strengthened institutional framework for sustainable development Recognition of regional commissions Recognition of regional and cross-regional initiatives Recognition of green economy as a tool to achieve sustainable development Decision to develop a set of sustainable development goals Means of implementation to address the challenge of financing, technology, capacity building, etc.

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In June Janeiro, Brazil, with 2012, Heads of State and Government and high-level representatives met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with broad ment (Rio + 20). Theyparticipation of civil society, in the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio + 20). They or outcomesagreed of thison an outcome document under the title “The Future We Want”. Some of the major outcomes of this document are as follows:

A key outcome of Rio+20 was the renewed political commitment to sustainable development, and the recognition and the recognition that t be integrated atthe all three pillars of sustainable development - economic, social and environmental - must be integrated at all levels in a balanced way, in order to achieve an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future for ustainable future for present and future generations. The emphasis on integration of the three pillars heavily influenced the outcomes enced the outcomes in relation to the institutional framework for sustainable development.

The Conference called for a strengthened institutional framework for sustainable development that can respond coherently and The PIDF is the Pacific’s most inclusive c’s most inclusive effectively to current and future challenges, that integrates the and highest participatory South-South atory South-South three dimensions of sustainable development in a balanced platform for action on the Green n on the Green manner, is inclusive, transparent and effective, strengthens Economy. It is a bold attempt to old attempt to coherence and coordination, and finds common solutions to global address the issues of sustainable s of sustainable challenges related to sustainable development. The key elements of development through a structured and h a structured and a strengthened institutional framework for sustainable inclusive approach. pproach. development, as envisaged by the Conference, include regional and sub-regional organisations that prioritize sustainable development and promote balanced integration of the three dimensions of sustainable development and which are supported in hich are supported in the effective operationalization and implementation of sustainable development.

PIDF is the Pacific’s most inclusive and highest participatory South-South platform for action on the Green action on theThe Green Economy. ctured and inclusive It is a bold attempt to address the issues of sustainable development through a structured and inclusive ed integrationapproach. of the Given its whole of Society and multi-stakeholder format and its focus on a balanced integration of the economic, n economy the PIDF social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development through the green economy the PIDF will be the Pacific’s link to the HLPF processes envisaged under The Future We Want.

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BACKGROUND BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION

The call call for for aa “Pacific “Pacific Island Island Development Development Forum” Forum” (PIDF) (PIDF) was was endorsed endorsed by by Pacific Pacific Island Island Leaders Leaders at at the the 2012 2012 The Inwith June 2012, Heads ofmeeting State andheld Government high-level representatives metDenarau, in Rio de Janeiro, with “Engaging with the Pacific” Pacific” meeting held at the theand Westin International Hotel, Denarau, Nadi, Brazil, Fiji, 23 23 24 August August at Westin International Hotel, Nadi, Fiji, -- 24 met in Rio de “Engaging Janeiro, Brazil, withthe broad able Development (Rio + 20). Theyparticipation of civil society, in the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio + 20). They 2012. 2012.

me of the major outcomesagreed of thison an outcome document under the title “The Future We Want”. Some of the major outcomes of this document are as follows:

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Focus on integration of the 3 pillars of sustainable development Prime Commitment Minister to of Fiji institutional President of Nauru Nauru H.E. Sprent Sprent President of of the the Republic Republic of of President of H.E. Prime Minister Fiji aofstrengthened framework for sustainable developmentPresident elopment Recognition of regional commissionsDabwido; Commodore Josaia Voreqe Dabwido; Marshall Islands H.E. Commodore Josaia Voreqe Marshall Islands H.E. Recognition of regional and cross-regional initiatives Bainimarama; Christopher Loeak; Loeak; Bainimarama; Christopher Recognition of green economy as a tool to achieve sustainable development t Decision to develop a set of sustainable development goals Prime Minister Minister of Tuvalu Hon Hon Deputy Prime Minister of capacityDeputy Deputy Prime Minister Minister of of Prime Tuvalu Prime Minister of Prime Means ofof implementation to addressDeputy the challenge of financing, technology, building, etc. , capacity building, etc.

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A key outcome of Rio+20 was the renewed political commitment to sustainable development, and the recognition Vanuaroroa; Maelanga; Vanuaroroa; Maelanga; development, and the recognition that nmental - must be integrated atthe all three pillars of sustainable development - economic, social and environmental - must be integrated at all levelsfor in aMarine balanced Resources way, in order to achieve an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable for ronmentally sustainable future Minister for Minister for Foreign Foreign Affairs of Minister forfuture Economic and Minister for Economic and Minister for Marine Resources Minister for Affairs of present future generations. integration the Jose three pillars influenced the outcomes rs heavily influencedTourism the outcomes Tourism andand Education of Cook Cook The emphasis TimoronLeste Leste HonofDr. Dr. Luis heavilyForeign Foreign Trade of New New Caledonia Caledonia Trade of and Education of Timor Hon Jose Luis in relation to the institutional framework for sustainable IslandsHon Hon Teina Teina Bishop; Bishop; Guterres; Hon Anthony Anthony Lecren; Lecren; Hon Islands Guterres; development.

Permanent Secretary of the Senator Richard Tuheiava of of Mrs. Makurita Makurita Baro Baro Special Special Permanent Secretary Senator Richard Tuheiava Mrs. The Conference calledof for athe strengthened institutional framework Ministry of Foreign Foreign Affairs of ofthat canFrench French Polynesia; Envoy of Kiribati; Ministry of Affairs Kiribati; for sustainable development respondPolynesia; coherently and The PIDF is theEnvoy Pacific’sof most inclusive DF is the Pacific’s most inclusive Tongaeffectively Mr. Mahe Mahe Tupouniua Tonga Mr. toTupouniua current and future challenges, that integrates the and highest participatory South-South ighest participatory South-South three dimensions of sustainable development in a balanced platform for action on the Green tform for action on the Green High manner, Commissioner of Papua Papua Ambassador of Federated Federated High Commissioner of Ambassador of is inclusive, transparent and effective, strengthens Economy. It is a bold attempt to onomy. It is a bold attempt to New Guinea Guinea to to Fiji H.E. Peter Peter States of of Micronesia Micronesia to Fiji Fiji H.E. H.E. coherence andFiji coordination, and finds common solutions to globalto New H.E. States address the issues of sustainable dress the issues of sustainable challenges related to sustainable development. The key elements of Eafeare Gerson Jackson Eafeare Gerson Jackson development through a structured and opment through a structured and a strengthened institutional framework for sustainable . . inclusive approach. inclusive approach. development, as envisaged by the Conference, include regional and sub-regional organisations thatas development The Official Official Communiqué recorded asprioritize followssustainable themeetings meetings decision on on the thePIDF PIDF and and the thegreen green economy: economy: The Communiqué recorded follows the decision and promote balanced integration of the three dimensions of sustainable development and which are supported in opment and which are supported in effective operationalization and Islands implementation of sustainable development. t. “Endorsedthe the convening of the the Pacific Pacific Islands Development Development Forum for the the purpose purpose of of engaging engaging leaders leaders from from key key “Endorsed the convening of Forum for

sectors in in implementing implementing greeneconomic economic policies in PSIDS…” PSIDS…” (Source: Officialplatform Communiqué) sectors green policies in (Source: Official Communiqué) PIDF is the Pacific’s most inclusive and highest participatory South-South for action on the Green platform for action on theThe Green Economy. It is a bold attempt to address the issues of sustainable development through a structured and inclusive through a structured and inclusive us on a balanced integrationapproach. of the Given its whole of Society and multi-stakeholder format and its focus on a balanced integration of the economic, rough the green economy the PIDF social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development through the green economy the PIDF will be the Pacific’s link to the HLPF processes envisaged under The Future We Want. Want.

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BACKGROUND BACKGROUND WHAT IS PIDF

The call call for for aa “Pacific “Pacific Island Island Development Development Forum” Forum” (PIDF) (PIDF) was was endorsed endorsed by by Pacific Pacific Island Island Leaders Leaders at at the the 2012 2012 evelopment The through PIDF is a space for catalysing, mobilizing and mainstreaming action in support of sustainable development through “Engaging with the the Pacific” Pacific” meeting meeting held held at at the the Westin Westin International International Hotel, Hotel, Denarau, Denarau, Nadi, Nadi, Fiji, Fiji, 23 23 -- 24 24 August August “Engaging vative solutions that with a green economy in Pacific Island Countries. It’s an action-oriented platform to identify innovative solutions that 2012. 2012. national institutions will ensure sustainable development through a green economy. PIDF works closely with international institutions evelopment through to state non-state Theengage meeting wasand attended by: actors to develop high-impact collaborations on sustainable development through The meeting was attended by: the Green Economy. Prime Minister of Fiji President of of Nauru Nauru H.E. H.E. Sprent Sprent President of of the the Republic Republic of of Prime Minister of Fiji President President il society to address Commodore Josaia bringing VoreqetogetherDabwido; Dabwido; Marshall Islandsto address H.E. Josaia Voreqe Marshall Islands H.E. PIDFCommodore is a unique platform leaders from the public and private sectors & civil society ne sector in society Bainimarama; Christopher Loeak; Bainimarama; Christopher Loeak; regional development challenges, through mutually beneficial innovative partnerships. No one sector in society the private sector, can deliver the complexities of sustainable development alone. PIDF uses the expertise of the private sector, Prime Minister of of Tuvalu Tuvalu Hon Hon Deputy Prime Prime Minister Minister of of Deputy Prime Prime Minister Minister of of Prime Deputy Deputy ociety. It provides a Minister normative leadership of the public sector, and successful delivery mechanisms of civil society. It provides a Willy Telavi; Telavi; Vanuatu Hon Hon Ham Ham Lini Lini Solomon Islands Islands Hon Hon Manasseh Manasseh Vanuatu Solomon Willy ncrete commitments framework for bringing together governmental, business and civil society leaders to secure concrete commitments Vanuaroroa; Maelanga; Vanuaroroa; Maelanga; and mobilize action in support of the Green Economy. Minister for Marine Marine Resources Resources Minister for for Foreign Foreign Affairs Affairs of of Minister for for Economic Economic and and for Minister Minister ollaboration canMinister we The Tourism hypothesis partnership is that only with cross-sector collaboration can we Tourism and andunderpinning Education of ofthis Cook Timor Leste Hon Dr.comprehensive Jose Luis Luis Foreign Trade Trade of New New Caledonia Caledonia Foreign of Education Cook Timor Leste Hon Dr. Jose ensure that and initiatives Guterres; are coherent, Islands Honresponses Teina Bishop; Bishop; Guterres; Hon Anthony Anthony Lecren; Lecren; Hon Islands Hon Teina complementary and sufficiently integrated to tackle the Permanent Secretary of the the Senator Richard Tuheiava of of Mrs. Makurita Makurita Baro Baro Special Special Permanent Secretary of Senator Mrs. complex sustainable development challenges that weRichard face. Tuheiava Ministry of of Foreign Foreign Affairs Affairs of of French Polynesia; Polynesia; Envoy of of Kiribati; Kiribati; Ministry Envoy Multi-stakeholder partnership like PIDF French provides fresh Tonga Mr. Mr. Mahe Mahe Tupouniua Tupouniua r Tonga Public Sector opportunity for doing development better by recognizing the High qualities and competencies of each sector whether High Commissioner Commissioner of of Papua Papua Ambassador of of Federated Federated Ambassador government, civil to society or Peter private andof New Guinea Guinea to Fiji H.E. H.E. Peter sector, States offinding Micronesia to to Fiji Fiji H.E. H.E. New Fiji States Micronesia Eafeare Gerson Jackson Jackson Gerson newEafeare ways of harnessing these contributions for the . .common good.

Civil Society The Official Official Communiqué recorded asfollows follows themeetings meetings decision on on the thePIDF PIDF and and the thegreen greenCivil economy: The Communiqué recorded as the economy: Society Public sector partners provide legitimacy, stability, access, decision Private Sector rganisations Organisations

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information and the institutional foundation for the “Endorsed the the convening convening of of the the Pacific Pacific Islands Islands Development Development Forum Forum for for the the purpose purpose of of engaging engaging leaders leaders from from key key “Endorsed partnership. The business sector is inventive, productive; sectors in in implementing implementing green greeneconomic economic policies policies in in PSIDS…” PSIDS…” (Source: (Source: Official Official Communiqué) Communiqué) sectors brings financial and technological resources and innovative approaches to problem solving, while civil society ensures that the partnership remains responsive and inclusive for all stakeholders; vocal and protective of the interests of the least influential partners.

n spurred by a newly PIDF will be the regional counterpoint to PSIDS UN Missions. This new PIDF Grouping has been spurred by a newly he UN with the reevolved scenario on Global Grouping when the PSIDS contribution was recognised at the UN with the reg States Group. This designation of the Asian Group at the UN as the Asian and Pacific Small Island Developing States Group. This lobal powerhouse of evolution directly aligns PSIDS with some of the biggest players of the Asia-Pacific region, the global powerhouse of the 21st century.

action on the Green The PIDF is the Pacific’s most inclusive and highest participatory South-South platform for action on the Green ctured and inclusive Economy. It is a bold attempt to address the issues of sustainable development through a structured and inclusive ed integration of the approach. Given its whole of Society and multi-stakeholder format and its focus on a balanced integration of the n economy the PIDF Pacific Leaders at the 2012 E.W.T.P. 2012EWTP EWTPLeaders LeadersSigning Signing theOfficial Official Communiqué 2012 the Communiqué economic, Pacific socialLeaders and environmental dimensions of sustainable development through the green economy the PIDF at the 2012 E.W.T.P. will be the Pacific’s link to the HLPF processes envisaged under The Future We Want.

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of Federated Federated of onesiaPIDF to Fiji Fiji H.E. H.E. onesia to VISION VISION of PIDF Federated of Federated nnonesiaTheto Vision is: “A United, Distinctive and Sustainable Pacific Society”. Fiji H.E. PIDF VisionH.E. is: “A United, Distinctive and Sustainable Pacific Society”. onesia The toPIDF Fiji The theme speaks of the following: The theme speaks of the following: nn

UNITED – All Pacific People irrespective of political status. The PIDF is open to all Pacific Island Countries UNITED – All Pacific People irrespective of political status. The PIDF is open to all Pacific Island Countries irrespective of their political status whether independent states or dependant territories and will involve all irrespective of their political status whether independent states or dependant territories and will involve all sectors of the economy whether public, private or civil society. The Pacific Countries are: American Samoa, sectors of the economy whether public, private or civil society. The Pacific Countries are: American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Island, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Island, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Island, Timor Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna. Island, Timor Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna.

gs decision on on the thePIDF PIDF and and the thegreen green economy: economy: s decision

gs decision on on the thePIDF PIDF and and thegreen green economy: economy: s decision ent Forum for for the the purpose purposethe of engaging engaging leaders from from key key ent Forum of leaders D – Only Pacific People & Values. The PIDF will include only the People of the Pacific and will reflect – Only Pacific People & Values. The PIDF will include only the People of the Pacific and will reflect D …” (Source: Official Communiqué) their values of respect,Communiqué) compassion, service etc. However others such as Development Partners, Members of ” (Source: Official ent Forum for the purpose ofetc.engaging engaging leaders from key of values the of respect, compassion, service However others such as Development Partners, Members ent Forumtheirfor purpose of leaders from key ISTINCTIVE ISTINCTIVE

the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific etc. may participate as partners in development projects in the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific etc. may participate as partners in development projects in the Region and as Observers in the formal meetings of the PIDF. the Region and as Observers in the formal meetings of the PIDF.

…” (Source: Official Official Communiqué) Communiqué) ” (Source:

SUSTAINABLE PACIFIC SOCIETY – A Pacific Society that has re-balanced the three pillars of development. Their SUSTAINABLE PACIFIC SOCIETY – A Pacific Society that has re-balanced the three pillars of development. Their economies characterised by: economies characterised by:

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o SMART GROWTH: Economy based on knowledge and innovation o SMART GROWTH: Economy based on knowledge and innovation o SUSTAINABLE GROWTH : Resource efficient, greener and competitive economy o SUSTAINABLE GROWTH : Resource efficient, greener and competitive economy

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o INCLUSIVE GROWTH : High employment economy with social and terrestrial cohesion and equitable o INCLUSIVE GROWTH : High employment economy with social and terrestrial cohesion and equitable distribution of wealth. distribution of wealth.

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WHAT IS PIDF

evelopment through PIDF PIDF is a FOCUS space for catalysing, mobilizing and mainstreaming action in support of sustainable development through vative solutions that a green economy Pacific Countries. It’sgrowth an action-oriented platform to identifygrowth innovative solutions that PIDF focus will notinonly be Island on socially inclusive or environmentally sustainable but on green/blue h but on green/blue national institutions will ensure sustainable development through a green economy. PIDF works closely with international institutions economy that enhances sustainable and inclusive growth. Recent history – from the global recession to global recession to evelopment through to engage and non-state to develop high-impact collaborations on sustainable development through catastrophic natural disasters –actors has taught us that our current economic model is structurally flawed and that ally flawed and that state the Green there are Economy. environmental consequences to our short-sighted actions. The green economy which PIDF has been which PIDF has been mandated nt that ensures both il society to address to address promises a way forward by offering a system of economic development that ensures both PIDF is a unique platform bringing together leaders from the public and private sectors & civil society to address growth formulating we and the long-term viability of human culture and the planet. It recognizes that by reformulating how we ne sector inhow society regional development challenges, through mutually beneficial innovative partnerships. No one sector in society approach g in order to the private achieve sector, economic growth, we don’t have to sacrifice the natural world or human wellbeing in order to achieve can deliver the complexities of sustainable development alone. PIDF uses the expertise of the private sector, true wealth. ociety. It provides a normative leadership of the public sector, and successful delivery mechanisms of civil society. It provides a ncrete commitments framework for bringing together governmental, business and civil society leaders to secure concrete commitments and mobilize action in support of the Green Economy.

ollaboration can we The hypothesis underpinning this partnership is that only with comprehensive cross-sector collaboration can we Environmentally sustainable growth ensure that responses and initiatives are coherent, Socially inclusive growth complementary and sufficiently integrated to tackle the Economic Growth complex sustainable development challenges that we face. Multi-stakeholder partnership like PIDF provides fresh r Public Sector opportunity for doing development better by recognizing the qualities and competencies of each sector whether government, civil society or private sector, and finding new ways of harnessing these contributions for the Social Environmental common good.

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Development Sustainability Civil Society Public sector partners provide legitimacy, stability, access, Private Sector rganisations

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Civil Society

Organisations information and the institutional foundation for the partnership. The business sector is inventive, productive; brings financial and technological resources and PIDF Focus: A green/blue economy that enhances sustainable and inclusive growth innovative approaches to problem solving, while civil society ensures that the partnership remains responsive and inclusive for all stakeholders; vocal and protective of the interests of the least influential partners.

action on the Green The PIDF is the Pacific’s most inclusive and highest participatory South-South platform for action on the Green ctured and inclusive Economy. It is a bold attempt to address the issues of sustainable development through a structured and inclusive ed integration of the approach. Given its whole of Society and multi-stakeholder format and its focus on a balanced integration of the n economy the PIDF economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development through the green economy the PIDF will be the Pacific’s link to the HLPF processes envisaged under The Future We Want.

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PIDF PIDFVISION VISION DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE PARTNERS

The PIDF Vision is: “A United, Distinctive and Sustainable Pacific Society”. There are Vision a number of development dialogue spaces in the region which PIDF will network with in the The PIDF is: “A United, Distinctive and Sustainable Pacific Society”. implementation of of sustainable development through the green/blue economy: The theme speaks the following: The theme speaks of the following: There areDevelopment a– number development dialogue spacesstatus. in theThe region network in the PNG Forum UNITED All Pacificof People irrespective of political PIDF which is openPIDF to allwill Pacific Islandwith Countries Pacific People irrespectivethrough of political status. Theeconomy: PIDF is open to all Pacific Island Countries UNITED – All sustainable implementation development the green/blue irrespective of of their political status whether independent states or dependant territories and will involve all irrespective of their political status whether independent states or dependant territories and will involve all Solomon PM Roundtable sectors ofIslands the economy whether public, private or civil society. The Pacific Countries are: American Samoa, PNG Development Forumwhether public, private or civil society. The Pacific Countries are: American Samoa, sectors of the economy Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Micronesia ChiefMarshall Executive Summit Guam, Kiribati, Island, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Solomon Islands PM Roundtable Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Island, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Island, Timor Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna. Island, Timor Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna. Tonga/Ha'apai Roundtable Micronesia Chief Executive Summit DISTINCTIVE – Only Pacific People & Values. The PIDF will include only the People of the Pacific and will reflect DISTINCTIVE – Only Pacific People & Values. The PIDF will include only the People of the Pacific and will reflect Vanuatu Green Growth Dialogue their values of respect, compassion, service etc. However others such as Development Partners, Members of Tonga/Ha'apai their values ofRoundtable respect, compassion, service etc. However others such as Development Partners, Members of the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific etc. may participate as partners in development projects in the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific etc. may participate as partners in development projects in Fiji theDevelopment Region and asForum Observers in the formal meetings of the PIDF. the Region andGrowth as Observers in the formal meetings of the PIDF. Vanuatu Green Dialogue

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SUSTAINABLE ACIFIC SCoalition OCIETY – A Pacific Society that has re-balanced the three pillars of development. Their Pacific Green PGrowth PACIFIC SOCIETY – A Pacific Society that has re-balanced the three pillars of development. Their SUSTAINABLE Fiji Development Forum economies characterised by: economies characterised by:

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PIDF AREA OF OPERATIONS PIDF will undertake its work at three levels: SPHERE OF CONTROL: National Development Policies, PSIDS NY

Strategy and the 2014 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE - Pacific Rim Countries/ Potential Development Partners, Mauritius Strategy and the 2014 Development Goals, SIDS Global Conference, MDGs Acceleration Framework to 2015, Post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals, G77 & China Chairmanship in 2013, AOSIS, G7, High Level Political Forum SPHERE OF CONCERN - UNFCCC, Rio+20 etc

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PIDF FOCUS WHY PIDF PIDF focus will not only be on socially inclusive growth or environmentally sustainable growth but on green/blue h but on green/blue WHY PIDF

economy global recession to that enhances sustainable and inclusive growth. Recent history – from the global recession to PIDF isisbeing because of following: catastrophic natural disasters – has taught us that our current economic model is structurally flawed and that ally flawed and that PIDF beingestablished established because ofthe the following: there hich PIDF has beenare environmental consequences to our short-sighted actions. The green economy which PIDF has been A. AAchanging global &&regional environment requires new approaches to solving. development A.both changing globalpromises regional environment new toproblem problem solving.Current Current development mandated to address a way forward requires by offering a approaches system of economic development that ensures both nt that ensures model has not worked and the “Green Economy” now provides the preferred pathway to sustainable model has not worked and the “Green Economy” now provides the preferred pathway to sustainable growth how we formulating how we and the long-term viability of human culture and the planet. It recognizes that by reformulating development. The model of growth and development pursued inin the last has delivered the development. model growth development pursued the last decades decades hasinnot not delivered the approach economic The growth, weof don’t haveand to sacrifice the natural world or human wellbeing order to achieve in order to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable development aspired to by our people. Sustainable development through the inclusive growth and sustainable development aspired to by our people. Sustainable development through the true wealth. Green Green Economy Economy which which not not only only balances balances but but builds builds on on the the synergies synergies between between economic economic growth, growth, social social inclusion and preservation of the environment will be the major focus of PIDF. inclusion and preservation of the environment will be the major focus of PIDF.

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This Thisisisnot notaanew newthing thingininthe thePacific. Pacific.Pacific PacificIsland Islandcommunities communitieshave havebeen beenliving livingininsmall smallisland islandenvironments environments for many generations before the advent of colonization and globalisation. Our ability to Environmentally for many generations before the advent of colonization and globalisation. Our ability to live live and and utilise utilise the the natural principles such natural resources resources available available inin the the region region was was underpinned underpinned by by sustainability sustainabilitysustainable principlesgrowth such as as equity equity and and Socially inclusive growth balancing or within balancingresource resourceuse useand andregeneration regeneration orliving living withinthe thecarrying carryingcapacity capacityof ofthe theenvironment. environment.All Allthese these Economic Growth bodies bodies of of knowledge knowledge and and practices practices have have assisted assisted Pacific Pacific communities communities to to sustain sustain themselves themselves effectively effectively throughout throughout history history without without complex complex technological interventions. technological interventions. PIDF PIDF Given Givenits itswhole wholeof ofSociety Societyand andmulti-stakeholder multi-stakeholderformat formatand and through through its its focus focus on on the the green green its economy will will seek seek to to recapture recapture this this itsfocus focuson onaabalanced balancedintegration integrationof ofthe theeconomic, economic,social socialand and economy pre-existing thinking and pre-existing thinking and environmental of sustainable development environmentaldimensions dimensions of sustainable development Social Environmental development developmentpathway. pathway.

through the Pacific’s Development Sustainability throughthe thegreen greeneconomy economy thePIDF PIDFwill willbe bethe the Pacific’slink link B. to the High Level Political Forum processes envisaged to the High Level Political Forum processes envisagedunder under B.

Global Global && regional regional challenges challenges are complex and interconnected and are complex and interconnected and The TheFuture FutureWe WeWant. Want. require expertise, abilities require expertise, abilities and and resources resourcesacross acrossmultiple multiplesectors. sectors.One One PIDF Focus: A green/blue economy that enhances sustainable and inclusive growth of ofthe themost mostbiologically biologicallyand andculturally culturally diverse diverse regions regions of of the the world, world, the the Pacific Pacific faces faces aa broad broad range range of of development development challenges. challenges. Faced Faced with with globalization, globalization, climate climate change change and and variability, variability,and andrapid rapideconomic, economic,political politicaland andsocial socialtransformation, transformation,Pacific Pacificisland islandcountries countriesare areat ataacrossroads crossroads-seeking seekingeconomic economicgrowth growthas aswell wellas associal socialand andpolitical politicalstability, stability,while whileretaining retainingand andbuilding buildingupon uponthe thelocal local and indigenous values, knowledge and technologies that define the region. Articulating and pursuing and indigenous values, knowledge and technologies that define the region. Articulating and pursuing sustainable sustainabledevelopment developmentininaasetting settingthat thatisisappropriate appropriateand andunique uniqueto tothe thePacific Pacificisisan anessential essentialelement elementinin this quest. PIDF through its focus on the Green Economy and multi-stakeholder partnerships will seek this quest. PIDF through its focus on the Green Economy and multi-stakeholder partnerships will seekto todo do this. this.

C.C. Spurned Spurnedby byevolution evolutionof ofthe thePSIDS PSIDSNY NYto toAsia-Pacific Asia-PacificGroup. Group.This Thisnew newPIDF PIDFGrouping Groupinghas hasbeen been spurred spurredby byaa newly newlyevolved evolvedscenario scenarioon onGlobal GlobalGrouping Groupingwhen whenthe thePSIDS PSIDScontribution contributionwas wasrecognised recognisedat atthe theUN UNwith withthe the re-designation re-designation of ofthe theAsian Asian Group Group at at the theUN UN as asthe theAsian Asianand and Pacific PacificSmall SmallIsland Island Developing DevelopingStates StatesGroup. Group. This This evolution evolution directly directly aligns aligns PSIDS PSIDS with with some some of of the the biggest biggest players players of of the the Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific region, region, the the global global powerhouse of the 21st century. powerhouse of the 21st century. D. D. Sharing Sharingof ofdevelopment developmentexperiences experiencesthrough throughSouth-South South-SouthCooperation, Cooperation,Triangular TriangularDevelopment DevelopmentCooperation. Cooperation. The global landscape of development cooperation has changed drastically in recent The global landscape of development cooperation has changed drastically in recentyears. years.The Theera eraof ofone oneway way cooperation cooperationhas hasbecome becomeoutdated, outdated,as ascountries countriesof ofthe theSouth Southare areengaging engaginginincollaborative collaborativelearning learningmodels modelsto to

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hallenges. The guiding share innovative, adaptable and cost-efficient solutions to address their development challenges. The guiding There are a number of development dialogue spaces in the region which PIDF will network with in the has accordingly signed principles include Equality, Reciprocity and Participation of all societal stakeholders. Fiji has accordingly signed implementation of sustainable development through the green/blue economy: ent Cooperation and DEVELOPMENT DIALOGUE PARTNERS Memorandum of Agreements with a number of Pacific Island Countries on Development Cooperation and ew Guinea has also There areDevelopment a number of development in the region Scheme. which PIDF will New network withhasin also the deployed volunteers to a number dialogue of them spaces under Fiji Volunteer Papua Guinea PNG Forum ccelerate such Southimplementation of sustainable development through the green/blue economy: announced substantial financial assistance to a number of Pacific countries. PIDF will accelerate such SouthSouth Cooperation. Solomon Islands PM Roundtable PNG Development Forum ble development that E. The Rio+20 Chief Conference called for a strengthened institutional framework for sustainable development that Micronesia Executive Summit the three dimensions Solomon Islands PM Roundtable can respond coherently and effectively to current and future challenges, that integrates the three dimensions ffective, strengthens of sustainable Roundtable development in a balanced manner, is inclusive, transparent and effective, strengthens Tonga/Ha'apai lated to sustainable Micronesia Chief Executive Summit coherence and coordination, and finds common solutions to global challenges related to sustainable able development, as development. key elements Vanuatu GreenThe Growth Dialogue of a strengthened institutional framework for sustainable development, as prioritize sustainable Tonga/Ha'apai Roundtable envisaged by the Conference, include regional and sub-regional organisations that prioritize sustainable ble development and development andForum promote balanced integration of the three dimensions of sustainable development and Fiji Development e development. Vanuatu Green Growth Dialogue which are supported in the effective operationalization and implementation of sustainable development. Pacific Green Growth Coalition ed integration ofFiji the Development Forum Given its whole of Society and multi-stakeholder format and its focus on a balanced integration of the e green economy the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development through the green economy the The Future We Want. Pacific Green Growth Coalition PIDF will be the Pacificâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s link to the High Level Political Forum processes envisaged under The Future We Want.

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PIDF will undertake its work at three levels: The Thefollowing followingsets setsPIDF PIDFapart apartfrom fromexisting existingspaces spacesfor fordialogue dialogueininthe theregion: region: SPHERE OF CONTROL: National Development Policies, PSIDS NY 1.1. Inclusivity & Participatory: All Pacific countries welcomed. Inclusivity & Participatory: All Pacific countries welcomed. Strategy and the 2014 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE - Pacific Rim Countries/ Potential Development Partners, Mauritius Strategy and the 2014 Development Goals, SIDS Global Conference, MDGs Acceleration Framework to 2015, Post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals, 2. multi-stakeholder partnership: sector s s&&CSOs 2. High-level High-level multi-stakeholder partnership:Public Public&&Private Private sector CSOsparticipation. participation. G77 & China Chairmanship in 2013, AOSIS, G7, High Level Political Forum 3.3. Link LinktotoPSIDS PSIDSUN UNMissions MissionsNY: NY:“Thinking “ThinkingGlobally Globallyand andActing ActingLocally”. Locally”. SPHERE OF CONCERN - UNFCCC, Rio+20 etc 4.4. Focus FocusononGreen GreenEconomy Economyasaspathway pathwaytotosustainable sustainabledevelopment development 5.5. Promotion PromotionofofSouth-South South-SouthCooperation Cooperationamongst amongstPSIDS PSIDS

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PIDF PIDFisisbeing beingestablished establishedbecause becauseof ofthe thefollowing: following: PIDF offers the following advantages: A. A. AAchanging changingglobal global&&regional regionalenvironment environmentrequires requiresnew newapproaches approachesto toproblem problemsolving. solving.Current Currentdevelopment development model has not and “Green Economy” A more transparent & inclusive political model has not worked worked and the the “Greenplatform; Economy” now now provides provides the the preferred preferred pathway pathway to to sustainable sustainable development. development. The The model model of of growth growth and and development development pursued pursued inin the the last last decades decades has has not not delivered delivered the the inclusive growth and development to people. through the The ability to develop a more comprehensive & interactive of the issuesdevelopment than any one stakeholder inclusive growth andsustainable sustainable developmentaspired aspired toby byour ouranalysis people.Sustainable Sustainable development through the an any one stakeholder Green which groupEconomy can achieve; Green Economy which not not only only balances balances but but builds builds on on the the synergies synergies between between economic economic growth, growth, social social inclusion and preservation of the environment will be the major focus of PIDF. inclusion and preservation of the environment will be the major focus of PIDF. The ability to help governments and civil society stakeholders to work with markets and business to deliver and business to deliver This isisnot aanew This not newthing thingininthe thePacific. Pacific.Pacific PacificIsland Islandcommunities communitieshave havebeen beenliving livingininsmall smallisland islandenvironments environments public goods; for many generations before the advent of colonization and globalisation. Our ability to for many generations before the advent of colonization and globalisation. Our ability to live live and and utilise utilise the the natural resources available inin the region was underpinned by sustainability principles such as equity and natural resources available the region was underpinned by sustainability principles such as equity andof The ability to leverage additional financial resources by bringing together public and private sources and private sources of balancing resource use and regeneration or living within the carrying capacity of the environment. All these balancing finance; resource use and regeneration or living within the carrying capacity of the environment. All these bodies bodies of of knowledge knowledge and and practices practices have have assisted assisted Pacific Pacific communities communities to to sustain sustain themselves themselves effectively effectively throughout history without throughout history without complex complex The ability to bring coalitions of progressive actors together to support one another’s progress; rogress; technological technological interventions. interventions. PIDF PIDF Given focus on the green Givenits itswhole wholeof ofSociety Societyand andmulti-stakeholder multi-stakeholderformat formatand and through its Enhance the PSIDS in their preparations for the SIDS Global Conferencethrough in 2014; its focus on the green its economy will will seek seek to to recapture recapture this this itsfocus focuson onaabalanced balancedintegration integrationof ofthe theeconomic, economic,social socialand and economy pre-existing thinking and pre-existing thinking and environmental dimensions of sustainable development Reinforce PSIDS collective effort for the MDG Acceleration Framework towards 2015; and environmental dimensions of sustainable development nd development developmentpathway. pathway.

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through throughthe thegreen greeneconomy economythe thePIDF PIDFwill willbe bethe thePacific’s Pacific’slink link Consolidate PSIDS distinctive stance on the Post 2015 Global/Sustainable Goals. B. Development Global to the High Level Political Forum processes envisaged Global && regional regional challenges challenges to the High Level Political Forum processes envisagedunder under B.

are are complex complex and and interconnected interconnected and and require require expertise, expertise, abilities abilities and and resources resourcesacross acrossmultiple multiplesectors. sectors.One One of ofthe themost mostbiologically biologicallyand andculturally culturally diverse diverse regions regions of of the the world, world, the the Pacific Pacific faces faces aa broad broad range range of of development development challenges. challenges. Faced Faced with with globalization, globalization, climate climate change change and and variability, variability,and andrapid rapideconomic, economic,political politicaland andsocial socialtransformation, transformation,Pacific Pacificisland islandcountries countriesare areat ataacrossroads crossroads-seeking seekingeconomic economicgrowth growthas aswell wellas associal socialand andpolitical politicalstability, stability,while whileretaining retainingand andbuilding buildingupon uponthe thelocal local and indigenous values, knowledge and technologies that define the region. Articulating and pursuing and indigenous values, knowledge and technologies that define the region. Articulating and pursuing sustainable sustainabledevelopment developmentininaasetting settingthat thatisisappropriate appropriateand andunique uniqueto tothe thePacific Pacificisisan anessential essentialelement elementinin this quest. PIDF through its focus on the Green Economy and multi-stakeholder partnerships will seek this quest. PIDF through its focus on the Green Economy and multi-stakeholder partnerships will seekto todo do this. this.

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C.C. Spurned Spurnedby byevolution evolutionof ofthe thePSIDS PSIDSNY NYto toAsia-Pacific Asia-PacificGroup. Group.This Thisnew newPIDF PIDFGrouping Groupinghas hasbeen been spurred spurredby byaa newly newlyevolved evolvedscenario scenarioon onGlobal GlobalGrouping Groupingwhen whenthe thePSIDS PSIDScontribution contributionwas wasrecognised recognisedat atthe theUN UNwith withthe the re-designation re-designation of ofthe theAsian Asian Group Group at at the theUN UN as asthe theAsian Asianand and Pacific PacificSmall SmallIsland Island Developing DevelopingStates StatesGroup. Group. This This evolution evolution directly directly aligns aligns PSIDS PSIDS with with some some of of the the biggest biggest players players of of the the Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific region, region, the the global global powerhouse of the 21st century. powerhouse of the 21st century. D. D. Sharing Sharingof ofdevelopment developmentexperiences experiencesthrough throughSouth-South South-SouthCooperation, Cooperation,Triangular TriangularDevelopment DevelopmentCooperation. Cooperation. The Theglobal globallandscape landscapeof ofdevelopment developmentcooperation cooperationhas haschanged changeddrastically drasticallyininrecent recentyears. years.The Theera eraof ofone oneway way cooperation as countries of the South are engaging inincollaborative learning models to cooperationhas hasbecome becomeoutdated, outdated, as countries of the South are engaging collaborative learning models to PIDF 2013 Inaugural Meeting Participating Countries

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hallenges. The guiding share innovative, adaptable cost-efficient solutions to address their development challenges. The guiding ORGANISATION OF and PIDF has accordingly signed principles include Equality, Reciprocity and Participation of all societal stakeholders. Fiji has accordingly signed ent Cooperation and Memorandum of Agreements with a number of Pacific Island Countries on Development Cooperation and ECRETARIAT ew Guinea S also Shas ECRETARIAT deployed volunteers to a number of them under Fiji Volunteer Scheme. Papua New Guinea has also ccelerate such SouthIn order order to strengthen strengthen the capacity capacity of the PIDF PIDFto standing PIDF Secretariat has been been established. Thesuch Secretariat In to the the aa standing Secretariat has The Secretariat announced substantial financial of assistance a numberPIDF of Pacific countries. PIDFestablished. will accelerate Southwill enhance the will South enhance the work work of of the the PIDF PIDF through through the the establishment establishment of of administrative administrative capacity capacity and and by by providing providing Cooperation. continuity, continuity, institutional institutional memory, memory, operational operational efficiency, efficiency, enhanced enhanced communication communication and and outreach, outreach, exchange exchange of of ble development that with other relevant international organizations and to support activities of the PIDF. The Secretariat information information with other relevant international organizations and to support activities of the PIDF. The Secretariat E. The Rio+20 Conference called for a strengthened institutional framework for sustainable development that the three dimensions for is at Suva, FIJI. for PIDF PIDF is located locatedcoherently at 56 56 Domain Domain Road, Suva,to FIJI. can respond and Road, effectively current and future challenges, that integrates the three dimensions ffective, strengthens of sustainable development in a balanced manner, is inclusive, transparent and effective, strengthens The Secretariat Secretariat contact contact details details are are as as follows: follows: lated to sustainable The coherence and coordination, and finds common solutions to global challenges related to sustainable able development, as development. The key elements of a strengthened institutional framework for sustainable development, as prioritize sustainable Pacific Islands Development Forum envisaged by the Conference, include regional and sub-regional organisations that prioritize sustainable Pacific Islands Development Forum Secretariat Secretariat ble development and c/of Affairs Cooperation development and promote balanced integration of and the International three dimensions of sustainable development and c/- Ministry Ministry of Foreign Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation e development. P.O. Box Buildings P.O. Box 2220, 2220, Government Government Buildings which are supported in the effective operationalization and implementation of sustainable development. Suva, Suva, FIJI FIJI Tel: ed integration of the Tel: (679) (679) 330 330 9645, 9645, (679) (679) 323 323 9634 9634 Given its whole of Society and multi-stakeholder format and its focus on a balanced integration of the Mobile: e green economy the Mobile: (679) (679) 990 990 4400 4400 economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable Fax: 330 Fax: (679) (679) 330 1741 1741 development through the green economy the The Future We Want. PIDF will be the Pacificâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s link to the High Level Political Forum processes envisaged under The Future We Want. secretariat@pidf.gov.fj secretariat@pidf.gov.fj secretariat@pacificidf.org secretariat@pacificidf.org www.pacificidf.org. www.pacificidf.org.

LLOGO OGO The The PIDF PIDF logo logo includes includes the the green green globe globe which which speaks speaks of of the the global global linkage linkage of of the the PIDF PIDF and and the the new new development development pathway pathway of of the the Green Green Economy. Economy. Three Three human human icon icon holding holding hands hands together together represent represent the the platform platform bringing bringing together together leaders leaders from from the the public, public, private private sectors sectors and and civil civil society society and and the the balancing balancing the the three three pillars pillars of of development. Sky development. Sky blue blue in in the the icon icon symbolize symbolize unity unity or or inclusiveness. inclusiveness. Sustainability Sustainability is is represented represented by by the the green green icon icon which which is is aa colour colour of of healthy healthy relationships relationships and and contains contains the the powerful powerful energies energies of of growth growth change change and and transformation. Distinctive Distinctive is is represented represented by by the the orange orange colour. colour. Twenty-three Twenty-three orange orange stars stars represent represent the the 23 23 transformation. countries in in the the PIDF PIDF region region and and the the dawn dawn of of aa new new era era in in development development in in the the Pacific. Pacific. The The aqua aqua blue blue waves waves countries symbolize symbolize new new waves waves of of changes changes in in development development among among the the represented represented countries countries and and the the blue blue economy economy of of the the Pacific. Pacific.

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The Thefollowing followingsets setsPIDF PIDFapart apartfrom fromexisting existingspaces spacesfor fordialogue dialogueininthe theregion: region:

SSECRETARIAT ECRETARIAT 1.1. Inclusivity Inclusivity&&Participatory: Participatory:AllAllPacific Pacificcountries countrieswelcomed. welcomed.

In In order order to to strengthen strengthen the the capacity capacity of of the the PIDF PIDF aa standing standing PIDF PIDF Secretariat Secretariat has has been been established. established. The The Secretariat Secretariat 2. High-level multi-stakeholder partnership: Public &&Private sector s s&&CSOs participation. 2. High-level multi-stakeholder partnership: Public Private sector CSOs participation. will enhance the work of the PIDF through the establishment of administrative capacity and will enhance the work of the PIDF through the establishment of administrative capacity and by by providing providing continuity, institutional institutional memory, memory, operational operational efficiency, efficiency, enhanced enhanced communication communication and and outreach, outreach, exchange continuity, exchange of of 3.3. Link to PSIDS UN Missions NY: “Thinking Globally and Acting Locally”. Link to PSIDS UN Missions NY: “Thinking Globally and Actingsupport Locally”. information information with with other other relevant relevant international international organizations organizations and and to to support activities activities of of the the PIDF. PIDF. The The Secretariat Secretariat for PIDF PIDF is is located located at at 56 56 Domain Domain Road, Road, Suva, Suva, FIJI. FIJI. for 4.4. Focus FocusononGreen GreenEconomy Economyasaspathway pathwaytotosustainable sustainabledevelopment development The The Secretariat Secretariat contact contact details details are are as as follows: follows: 5.5. Promotion PromotionofofSouth-South South-SouthCooperation Cooperationamongst amongstPSIDS PSIDS Pacific Pacific Islands Islands Development Development Forum Forum Secretariat Secretariat c/c/- Ministry Ministry of of Foreign Foreign Affairs Affairs and and International International Cooperation Cooperation P.O. P.O. Box Box 2220, 2220, Government Government Buildings Buildings Suva, Suva, FIJI FIJI Tel: Tel: (679) (679) 330 330 9645, 9645, (679) (679) 323 323 9634 9634 Mobile: Mobile: (679) (679) 990 990 4400 4400 Fax: Fax: (679) (679) 330 330 1741 1741 secretariat@pidf.gov.fj secretariat@pidf.gov.fj secretariat@pacificidf.org secretariat@pacificidf.org www.pacificidf.org. www.pacificidf.org.

LLOGO OGO The The PIDF PIDF logo logo includes includes the the green green globe globe which which speaks speaks of of the the global global linkage linkage of of the the PIDF PIDF and and the the new new development development pathway of pathway of the the Green Green Economy. Economy. Three Three human human icon icon holding holding hands hands together together represent represent the the platform platform bringing bringing together together leaders leaders from from the the public, public, private private sectors sectors and and civil civil society society and and the the balancing balancing the the three three pillars pillars of of development. development. Sky Sky blue blue in in the the icon icon symbolize symbolize unity unity or or inclusiveness. inclusiveness. Sustainability Sustainability is is represented represented by by the the green green icon icon which is is aa colour colour of of healthy healthy relationships relationships and and contains contains the the powerful powerful energies energies of of growth growth change change and and which transformation. transformation. Distinctive Distinctive is is represented represented by by the the orange orange colour. colour. Twenty-three Twenty-three orange orange stars stars represent represent the the 23 23 countries in in the the PIDF PIDF region region and and the the dawn dawn of of aa new new era era in in development development in in the the Pacific. Pacific. The The aqua aqua blue blue waves waves countries symbolize new new waves waves of of changes changes in in development development among among the the represented represented countries countries and and the the blue blue economy economy of of the the symbolize Pacific. Pacific.

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Theto to develop a moreof & interactive analysis of issues than any The oneSecretariat stakeholder In strengthen the the PIDF has been established. In order order toability strengthen the capacity capacity ofcomprehensive the PIDF PIDF aa standing standing PIDF Secretariat Secretariat hasthe been established. The Secretariat an any one stakeholder group can achieve; will enhance the work of the PIDF through the establishment of administrative capacity and by will enhance the work of the PIDF through the establishment of administrative capacity and by providing providing continuity, continuity, institutional institutional memory, memory, operational operational efficiency, efficiency, enhanced enhanced communication communication and and outreach, outreach, exchange exchange of of The ability helprelevant governments and civil society stakeholders to workactivities with markets to deliver with other international organizations and of PIDF. The information with to other relevant international organizations and to to support support activities of the the and PIDF.business The Secretariat Secretariat and businessinformation to deliver public goods;at for is for PIDF PIDF is located located at 56 56 Domain Domain Road, Road, Suva, Suva, FIJI. FIJI.

The Secretariat contact details as Secretariat contact details are are as follows: follows: The to leverage additional financial resources by bringing together public and private sources of and private The sources of ability finance; Pacific Pacific Islands Islands Development Development Forum Forum Secretariat Secretariat The ability to bring coalitions of progressive actors together to support one anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress; c/c/- Ministry Ministry of of Foreign Foreign Affairs Affairs and and International International Cooperation Cooperation P.O. P.O. Box Box 2220, 2220, Government Government Buildings Buildings Enhance the PSIDS in their preparations for theSuva, SIDS Global FIJI Suva, FIJI Conference in 2014; Tel: Tel: (679) (679) 330 330 9645, 9645, (679) (679) 323 323 9634 9634 (679) Mobile: (679) 990 990 4400 4400 Reinforce PSIDS collective effort for theMobile: MDG Acceleration Framework towards 2015; and Fax: Fax: (679) (679) 330 330 1741 1741 secretariat@pidf.gov.fj Consolidate PSIDS distinctive stance on secretariat@pidf.gov.fj the Post 2015 Global/Sustainable Development Goals. secretariat@pacificidf.org secretariat@pacificidf.org www.pacificidf.org. www.pacificidf.org.

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LLOGO OGO The The PIDF PIDF logo logo includes includes the the green green globe globe which which speaks speaks of of the the global global linkage linkage of of the the PIDF PIDF and and the the new new development development pathway of pathway of the the Green Green Economy. Economy. Three Three human human icon icon holding holding hands hands together together represent represent the the platform platform bringing bringing together together leaders leaders from from the the public, public, private private sectors sectors and and civil civil society society and and the the balancing balancing the the three three pillars pillars of of development. development. Sky Sky blue blue in in the the icon icon symbolize symbolize unity unity or or inclusiveness. inclusiveness. Sustainability Sustainability is is represented represented by by the the green green icon icon which is is aa colour colour of of healthy healthy relationships relationships and and contains contains the the powerful powerful energies energies of of growth growth change change and and which transformation. transformation. Distinctive Distinctive is is represented represented by by the the orange orange colour. colour. Twenty-three Twenty-three orange orange stars stars represent represent the the 23 23 countries in in the the PIDF PIDF region region and and the the dawn dawn of of aa new new era era in in development development in in the the Pacific. Pacific. The The aqua aqua blue blue waves waves countries symbolize new new waves waves of of changes changes in in development development among among the the represented represented countries countries and and the the blue blue economy economy of of the the symbolize Pacific. Pacific.

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ORGANISATION OF PIDF INTRODUCTION SSECRETARIAT ECRETARIAT

In June Heads of State and Government and high-level representatives met in established. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with In to Janeiro, Brazil, with 2012, In order order to strengthen strengthen the the capacity capacity of of the the PIDF PIDF aa standing standing PIDF PIDF Secretariat Secretariat has has been been established. The The Secretariat Secretariat broad participationwork of civil society, in the Unitedthe Nations Conferenceofonadministrative Sustainable Developmentand (Rio + 20). They will enhance ment (Rio + 20). willThey enhance the the work of of the the PIDF PIDF through through the establishment establishment of administrative capacity capacity and by by providing providing agreed outcome document operational under the title “The Future We Want”. Some of the major outcomes of this institutional or outcomescontinuity, of thison an continuity, institutional memory, memory, operational efficiency, efficiency, enhanced enhanced communication communication and and outreach, outreach, exchange exchange of of document are as follows: information with other relevant relevant international international organizations organizations and and to to support support activities activities of of the the PIDF. PIDF. The The Secretariat Secretariat information with other for PIDF PIDF is is located at at 56 56 Domain Domain Road, Road, Suva, FIJI. FIJI. for Focus located on integration of the 3 pillarsSuva, of sustainable development Commitment to a strengthened institutional framework for sustainable development The contact details are The Secretariat Secretariat details are as as follows: follows: Recognitioncontact of regional commissions

Recognition of regional and cross-regional initiatives Recognition of green economyPacific as a tool to achieve sustainable development Development Forum Secretariat Pacific Islands Islands Development Decision to develop a set of sustainable development goalsForum Secretariat c/Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation c/Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Means of implementation to address the challenge of financing, technology, capacity building, etc. ing, etc. P.O. P.O. Box Box 2220, 2220, Government Government Buildings Buildings Suva, Suva, FIJI FIJI to sustainable development, and the recognition A key outcome of Rio+20 was the renewed political commitment and the recognition Tel: Tel: (679) (679) 330 330 9645, 9645, (679) (679) 323 323 9634 9634 that the three pillars of sustainable development economic, social and environmental - must be integrated at all t be integrated at all Mobile: Mobile: (679) (679) 990 990 4400 4400 levelsfor in a balanced way, in order to achieve anFax: economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future for (679) ustainable future Fax: (679) 330 330 1741 1741 present and future generations. The emphasissecretariat@pidf.gov.fj on integration of the three pillars heavily influenced the outcomes secretariat@pidf.gov.fj enced the outcomes secretariat@pacificidf.org in relation to the institutional framework for sustainable secretariat@pacificidf.org www.pacificidf.org. www.pacificidf.org. development.

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Contact Details Pacific Islands Development Forum Secretariat c/- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation P.O. Box 2220, Government Buildings Suva, FIJI Tel: (679) 330 9645, (679) 323 9634 Mobile: (679) 990 4400 Fax: (679) 330 1741 Email: secretariat@pidf.gov.fj; secretariat@pacificidf.org Website: www.pacificidf.org