• Is firmly committed to the belief that its most valuable resources are the program members themselves.
• Allows a member to explore their own values, philosophies, prejudices and beliefs through opportunities offered by the program.
• Canvasses a variety of issues, which focus on the next five years. These are chosen from the recommendation of those running the program as well as those who will participate in the program.
• Gives program members close interaction with Fiji Island leaders in fields such as business, environment, the welfare sector, unions, sports, agriculture and tourism to name a few.
• Is designed to encourage extended interchange throughout the year and beyond between members of the program.
• Ensures discussion confidentiality by insistence on “Chatham House” rules, i.e. nothing attributable outside the room.
Leadership FIJI : 2007 Program Outline
March Fri 9 th Introduction of Participants [ Suva ]
March Sat 10 th Leadership: the challenges of Change
March Sun 11 th Conflict Resolution/Setting visions/Goals
March Wed 21st Human Rights
April Wed 4th Historical View: Where have we come From
April Sat 25th Media; the Role of a Watchdog
May Wed 9th Factors that Have Shaped Fiji 's Economic Environment
May Fri/ Sat 25 th /26 th Tourism West
June Wed 6 th Poverty & Social Welfare in Fiji
June Wed 27 th Law & Order
July Fri/Sat 13/14 th Mid-year Retreat :
July Wed 25th Naboro Prison Complex
August Fri/Sat 10/11 th The Sugar Cane Industry West
August Wed 29 th Government, the Mechanics of it
Sept Wed 12th Environmental Issues and Concerns
Sept Wed 26 th Participants to decide
Oct Wed 10 th Participants to decide
Oct Fri/Sat 26/27 th Participants to decide
Nov Fri/Sat 10 th /11 th Closing Retreat
Nov Fri 17 th Graduation
