Adoption of ICT as a national priority in Pacific Island nations is critical to improving livelihoods of Pacific communities. To achieve this goal, strong support is needed from parliamentarians to champion national efforts.

SPC’s recent mission to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), which focused on providing assistance in this key area, was well received by the RMI Nitijela (Parliament).

‘This ICT session for Marshall Islands Parliament and some follow-up meetings will definitely help raise the awareness and understanding of parliamentarians about the benefits of ICT and how ICT can help development in Marshall Islands,’ said the Speaker, Hon. Donald F. Capelle, in his opening remarks at the Parliament ICT briefing.