Regional Planning Workshop - Pacific Region

A major output of the Hub and Spokes Programme Consolidation Phase is the design and development of a successor programme for the ACP regions. The programme hosted the first workshop in Suva, Fiji for the Pacific Region during the period 12 – 14 March 2018.

The main objectives of the workshop were to:

• develop strategic and specific objectives for a successor programme in the Pacific region relating to trade policy and development
• identify specific needs of the Pacific region, as well as common ACP priorities relating to trade policy and development
• explore funding opportunities and collaboration with other strategic partners for a successor programme

The outcomes of the workshop include:

1. Understanding the trade needs and priorities of the Pacific region;
2. Developing and designing a model framework for a successor programme (for the Pacific region) that addresses these needs and priorities.