Representatives of the 27 countries and territories that govern the Pacific Community (SPC) will meet for the 52nd meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations and for the Special Thematic Session of the 12th Conference from 23-25th November 2022.
CRGA oversees three sub-committees: the Sub-committee on the implementation of the Strategic Plan, the Pacific Board for Educational Quality and the Audit and Risk Committee.
The terms of reference for all SPC’s governance documents can be found in The Pacific Community Governance Compendium.
More information on CRGA 52 and Conference 12 will be posted as it is confirmed. Session times below may not be final.
PROVISIONAL AGENDA AND PAPERS
| 14:00-18:00 |
Registration Delegates uplift delegation packages and name tags from Secretariat at the foyer of Warwick Hotel Conference Centre |
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| Free evening |
ALL TIMES ARE IN VANUATU TIME
- Download session papers for CRGA 52 and Conference 12.
| 1 | 8:30-9:00 |
Opening of CRGA 52
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Paper 1 |
| 2 | 9:00-10:30 |
Director-General’s report
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Paper 2 |
| 10:30-11:00 | Morning Tea and Official Photograph | ||
| 3 | 11:00-12:00 |
Friends of Chair Group Technical Review of SPC |
Paper 3 & FCG Technical Review Report |
| 4 | 12:00-12:30 |
Polynesia Regional Office |
Paper 4 |
| 5 | 12:30-13:00 |
Regional Cooperation and the 2050 Strategy
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Paper 5 |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | ||
| 6 | 14:00-16:00 | Strategic Plan 2021-2032 and Results Framework
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Paper 6 & SPC Results Report 2021 |
| 7 | 16:00-18:30 |
Pacific Fair Showcasing a range of science in and service to the Region |
Venue: Pacific Ballroom Guidance Note 1 |
| 18:30-21:30 |
Opening Dinner - Vanuatu Gastronomic Experience Celebrating culture through traditional food and friendship |
ALL TIMES ARE IN VANUATU TIME
Venue: Warwick hotel and Saralana Park
- Download session papers for CRGA 52 and Conference 12.
| 7:30-8:30 | Drafting Committee | ||
| 8 | 8:30-10:30 |
Finance
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Paper 8.a & SPC Financial Statements 2021 Paper 8.b Paper 8.c & SPC Proposed Budget 2023 |
| 10:30-11:00 | Morning Tea Break | ||
| 9 | 11:00-11:45 | Director-General’s performance evaluation (Closed session) |
Paper 9 |
| 10 | 11:45-12:00 | CRGA 53 – Venue, Chairperson and vice chairperson | Paper 10 (v2) |
| 11 | 12:00-12:15 |
Other business Information Papers for noting: |
Info Paper 11.a Info Paper 11.b Info Paper 11.c |
| 12 | 12:15-12:30 | Evaluation of CRGA 52 | Paper |
| 13 | 12:30-13:00 | Adoption of CRGA 52 decisions | Paper |
| 13:00-14:00 |
Lunch Special Event The European Union and the Pacific Community: Introducing the Global Gateway |
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| 14:00-15:00 | Delegations get ready for Official Opening and brief Ministers, as necessary. |
Special thematic Session of 12th Conference
| 1 | 15:00-15:30 |
Official opening ceremony – livestreamed, media Saralana Park
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C&2 Guidance Note Official Opening |
| 2 | 15:45-16:45 | Ministers escorted to Chief’s Nakamal
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C12 Guidance Note Official Opening |
| 16:45-17:00 | Chair Opening Statement scene setting for Conference 12 | ||
| 3 | 17:00-18:00 | Featured Session 1: 75 Years- Reflections
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C12 Guidance Note Agenda item 3 |
| 18:45 | 12th Conference Opening Dinner 6:45 pm hosted by Government of Vanuatu | Venue: Chief’s Nakamal |
ALL TIMES ARE IN VANUATU TIME
LOOKING FORWARD Vanuatu (Venue: Warwick Hotel Convention Centre)
- Download session papers for CRGA 52 and Conference 12.
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08:30-10:45 |
Escort of Ministers to seats Welcome to Day 2 Member opening statements (3 min each) |
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| 10:45-11:15 | Morning Tea & Official Photograph | ||
| 5 | 11:15-12:45 |
Thematic Discussion: The Pacific in 2050: Driving development for blue Pacific prosperity and well-being
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C12 Guidance Note Agenda item 5 |
| 12:45-13:45 | Lunch | ||
| 6 | 13:45-14:00 |
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CRGA 52 Chair's Letter |
| 7 | 14:00-15:00 |
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FCG Technical Review of SPC |
| 15:00-15:30 |
Afternoon Tea Break |
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| 8 | 15:30-16:45 |
Featured Session 2: SPC Ocean Science in Action: Ministers in small Talanoas with SPC scientific and technical staff (set up in Pacific Ballroom)
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Venue: Pacific Ballroom C12 Guidance Note Agenda item 8 |
| 15:30-17:00 |
Drafting Committee (Drafting Committee to meet in parallel with Featured Session 2) |
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| 9 | 17:00-17:45 | Endorsement of 12th Conference Declaration
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| 18:30-22:00 | Evening Closing Celebration Happy 75th Birthday SPC - Island Night at Warwick Seaside Nakamal Unity in diversity and culture |
SIDE-TOUR AT CHIEF ROI MATA’S DOMAIN ORGANISED BY VANUATU GOVERNMENT
Consider taking a tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy some time on the beaches of Efate, Vanuatu while you wait for your return flights back home!
| 8:00- 16:00 |
Itinerary
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Fee: VUV 15,000 (AUD $192) per person. The fee covers all transport and fuel costs, guide fees, and lunch.
RSVP: Send an email to [email protected] with your name or the names of those that are able to commit to this amazing opportunity taking place on Saturday 26th November. Prior notification is advised to give time for the village to prepare in advance. You will be asked to pay in advance upon registration on Tuesday, 22 November. We are only able to accept cash payments and we can partially reimburse you should you later decide not to go on the tour.
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Chief Roi Mata’s Domain consists of three early 17th century AD sites on the islands of Efate, Lelepa and Artok (“Hat” Island) associated with the life and death of the last paramount chief, or Roi Mata, of what is now Central Vanuatu. The property includes Roi Mata’s residence, the site of his death and Roi Mata’s mass burial site.
Chief Roi Mata's elaborate grave, containing the bodies of over 25 members of his tribe, was discovered by French archaeologist José Garanger [fr] in 1967 and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. Garanger was able to locate the grave on Eretoka Island (“Hat” Island) by analyzing local folklore. According to legend, when Roi Mata conquered the land, his first goal was to unite the tribes to form an army.
The site reflects the convergence between oral tradition and archaeology and bears witness to the persistence of Roi Mata’s social reforms and conflict resolution, still relevant to the people of the region. His reign is reputed to have been a peaceful one.
Contemplate the historical significance of the great unifying Chief Roi Mata after lunch with a stop at some popular swimming holes before you make your way back to the capital city of Port Vila. Bring a bathing suit and towel if you wish to swim, or you may wish to stroll along the shores and look for the perfect spot to rest after a long week.
For interested media, this webpage has information about the agenda of this year’s meeting, along with video highlights of SPC’s work during the past year. This page will be updated with relevant information throughout the week. For interview requests or more information please contact [email protected].
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In lieu of governance training, these are four short videos on SPC’s governance structure and principles of good governance for members to access ahead of the meeting.
SPC'S ANNIVERSARY: 75 YEARS OF HISTORY
PREVIOUS CRGA AND CONFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS
Note: for reports prior to 2010, please search the SPC Digital Library for CRGA or Conference of the Pacific Community.
- 2022: CRGA 52 and 12th Conference (Special thematic Session of C12)
- 2021: CRGA 51 and 12th Conference
- 2020: CRGA 50
- 2019: CRGA 49 and 11th Conference
- 2018: CRGA 48
- 2017: CRGA 47 and 10th Conference
- 2016: CRGA 46
- 2015: CRGA 45 and 9th Conference
- 2014: CRGA 44
- 2013: CRGA 43 and 8th Conference
- 2012: CRGA 42
- 2011: CRGA 41 and 7th Conference
