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fied way back in 1971. Essentially, Pacific regionalism has The principal role of the group is to ensure that all national
been grappling with this one issue for the last 50 years! And leaders who participate in regional issues under Pacific region-
there is still much work to be done by PICs! alism are fully conversant and fully prepared to participate
Clearly, expectations for strong and committed politi- and effectively contribute at the regional level. It can be en-
cal leadership by national leaders are to be sought by other visaged therefore that likely terms of reference for the group
means. I submit a proposal below for consideration by PICs. would include, inter alia: all aspects of monitoring and evalu-
At the national level, the two principal interlocutors for ation of regional issues; factoring regional issues into national
Pacific regionalism are the offices for Foreign Affairs and that planning and budgetary processes; preparatory discussions for
of the Head of Government. It is suggested that they estab- submissions of relevant cabinet and parliamentary papers e.g.
lish a consultation group between the two offices. Selected on signing and ratification of trade agreements and multilat-
officers of the two offices are the permanent members of the eral declarations; and formulation of feedback to all regional
group. At critical times, both the Minister of Foreign Affairs leaders’ and ministerial meetings.
and the Head of Government are to be present for updating Leadership for Pacific regionalism is critical today. It can
and preparation for regional meetings. make or break all our efforts at regionalism. PICs have no
The consultation group should also operate on the basis of a option but to make regionalism the best as we can. Pacific re-
‘whole of government approach’, when necessary, as a means gionalism has been voluntary for the last 50 years and it may
of involving other government and non-government players to continue to be so going forward. Such a scenario makes huge
cover issues that fall outside the purview of the permanent demands on the best resolve of our leaders. We can make
members of the group. things easier for them. We can create and manage formative
The group should operate on the basis that even though scenarios at the national levels to enable our regional lead-
Pacific regionalism is voluntary, there is a deep sense of com- ers – existing and prospective, to be strong and committed.
mitment on the part of members to cooperate and integrate Pacific regionalism requires this for the next 50 years.
their respective economies and polities, not only because our
geography demands it but especially because through our col- editor@islandsbusiness.com
lective efforts, we can increase the benefits to all concerned
than otherwise possible. The benefits and risks for Pacific The author is a former Fijian Ambassador and Foreign Minis-
regionalism need to be documented and copies distributed to ter and runs his own consultancy company in Suva, Fiji.
all members as essential reading.

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