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Great piece Dr Meki and I especially like the point that a 'national dictionary of biography is a significant marker of nationhood.' It would be great to do something similar for Vanuatu (where we have commenced in the children's literature space through the Taf Tumas series, but could also benefit from a national dictionary of biography approach).

Very constructive and excellently outlined here bro. Despite the loss and hardship you face as a person coming from the remotest part of SSY, Simbu and the country at large, you've taken a good initiative and a way forward in advocating the local community on the socio-economic barriers and ways on how to get out of poverty and that is a wonderful thing to do as a student. Bro, you've started a journey which is noble and caring. Giving back is something no one does but only a few kind-hearted ones do.

Thank you a great reflection. The other issue is local effort is not counted in a what can be counted counts world. I saw an ALNAP figure on humanitarian assistance which doesn’t look good but it left out all of the local effort, religious based organisation work, not to mention volunteer time, and the work of those organisations we may not like very much for whatever reason. We need to be better in estimating local effort if we can’t accurately count it.

Compensation for keeping the forests.

By reading what General Jerry Singirok has done for the future of Bougainville, we should make sure to honor him in some way.

A very awesome piece written here. Kudos on your next chapter Brother Gurame, Cheers.

As a former lecturer to willing and interested students at UPNG (in Policy Monitoring and Evaluation), I often still wonder about the experiences of UPNG's students and the later application of their studies. Thank you Gurame for demonstrating so admirably some of their futures. More effectiveness to your aims and intentions !

Great start bro. Keep hustling for the betterment of Gunangi, SSY, Simbu and country at large.

This is such an inspiring piece. Your persistence counts a lot in following your dreams despite the dire challenges facing your family. You have demonstrated an unwavering faith in what you believe. Keep those motivations coming, they help us see things in perspective -well done wantok!

I am very concerned with the political turmoil within our government with the about turn from stability to uncertainty. I would like to be updated and informed as to where this political hic up will take our beautiful nation.Soifua Tanu

Great Initiative.

Brother I'm more than happy and thrilled to reading with tears of happiness, recalled every moment we've been through in our childhood days back in our village. keep soaring high, our prayers will be with you, keep writing more. Kudos, brother!