On 15-17 June 2016, the 2nd roundtable of the National PNG branch of the CTI-CFF Women Leaders’ Forum was held in Manus province, Papua New Guinea with the theme ‘Rights-Based Management is empowering women in food security, sustainable community fisheries and climate adaptation programs in rural communities of PNG’.
The event had 120 participants who came to reaffirm their commitment to, and leadership role in, the sustainable management of the coastal and marine resources of PNG. A survey conducted amongst participants showed that they saw the primary role of the WLF as being a forum for women, and to enable consultation amongst women leaders. They identified the top 3 issues PNG WLF should focus going forward as: Natural Resource Management; Social Development and Consultation and Cooperation.
The event was convened by The Nature Conservancy’s PNG program, supported by the German and Australian Government, in collaboration with the PNG National Government and the Manus Provincial Government. It involved other partners including the PNG Women in Business Foundation, the National Council of Women, the Provincial Council of Women, and the PEDF.
Co-funded by Australian government and WWF's corporate partner John West Australia to improve livelihoods and food security of coastal fishing communities in Madang Province, PNG. Innovative approaches to sustainable fisheries and fisheries management, linked to empowering women. Includes micro-finance and revolving loans for women to help develop small business opportunities for local fishing communities.
12 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) with 120 women registered with the People's Micro bank through the micro-finance programme. Worked to establish a process to assist new members open accounts with commercial banks and People’s Micro bank.