In 1997, the Government of Tonga (GOT) concluded that staff at senior levels in the Tonga civil service lacked appropriate management skills and competencies required for effective and efficient performance. GOT identified the Massey University Institute of Executive Development’s Diploma in Public Sector Management (Dip PSM) as suitable for their training needs.

This report documents a 5 year review (2003-2008) of the NZAID funded National Centre for Women and Children (NCWC) in Tonga. NZAID commissioned this review with the purpose of: (a) analysing all issues affecting the performance of the NCWC, including management structures, support services and training needs; (b) identifying steps needed to improve the overall...

Tobacco smoking is widespread in the Pacific region. The burden upon health, social and economic elements of the community is likely to be substantial. The environment for action to redress this concern has been provided by the international efforts to establish global commitment to fight the use and subsequent harm that results from tobacco use.

The New Zealand Government has provided assistance for an In-Country Training (ICT) programme since 1994. The programme aims to “assist the Tongan Government to provide quality, relevant and timely short-term training in Tonga that meets their priorities and NZAID policy guidelines. The programme is currently managed by a Management Services Contractor (MSC), David Forman Ltd...

In 1837 a British Parliamentary Select Committee published a report on the situation of Aboriginal peoples across its colonies around the world including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Pacific Island Countries, South America and Africa. A second version of this report was subsequently produced in the same year with additional comments by the Aborigines Protection Society...