What Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr is Thinking, Saying and Doing.

Timbers for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:32:00 +0000

Timber Species like:

Kwila
Walnut
Taun
Masawa
Rosswood and other hardwood species

Free Software Sites

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:55:00 +0000

The Free Software Definition
We maintain this free software definition to show clearly what must be true about a particular software program for it to be considered free software.

Free software is a matter of liberty, not price. To understand the concept, you should think of free as in free speech, not as in free beer.

Free software is a matter of the users' freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software. More precisely, it refers to four kinds of freedom, for the users of the software:

The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).
The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your needs (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor (freedom 2).
The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements to the public, so that the whole community benefits (freedom 3). Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
A program is free software if users have all of these freedoms. Thus, you should be free to redistribute copies, either with or without modifications, either gratis or charging a fee for distribution, to anyone anywhere. Being free to do these things means (among other things) that you do not have to ask or pay for permission.

You should also have the freedom to make modifications and use them privately in your own work or play, without even mentioning that they exist. If you do publish your changes, you should not be required to notify anyone in particular, or in any particular way.

The freedom to run the program means the freedom for any kind of person or organization to use it on any kind of computer system, for any kind of overall job and purpose, without being required to communicate about it with the developer or any other specific entity. In this freedom, it is the user's purpose that matters, not the developer's purpose; you as a user are free to run a program for your purposes, and if you distribute it to someone else, she is then free to run it for her purposes, but you are not entitled to impose your purposes on her.

The freedom to redistribute copies must include binary or executable forms of the program, as well as source code, for both modified and unmodified versions. (Distributing programs in runnable form is necessary for conveniently installable free operating systems.) It is ok if there is no way to produce a binary or executable form for a certain program (since some languages don't support that feature), but you must have the freedom to redistribute such forms should you find or develop a way to make them.

In order for the freedoms to make changes, and to publish improved versions, to be meaningful, you must have access to the source code of the program. Therefore, accessibility of source code is a necessary condition for free software.

One important way to modify a program is by merging in available free subroutines and modules. If the program's license says that you cannot merge in an existing module, such as if it requires you to be the copyright holder of any code you add, then the license is too restrictive to qualify as free.

In order for these freedoms to be real, they must be irrevocable as long as you do nothing wrong; if the developer of the software has the power to revoke the license, without your doing anything to give cause, the software is not free.

However, certain kinds of rules about the manner of distributing free software are acceptable, when they don't conflict with the central freedoms. For example, copyleft (very simply stated) is the rule that when redistributing the program, you cannot add restrictions to deny other people the central freedoms. This rule does not conflict with the central freedoms; rather it protects them.

You may have paid money to get copies of free software, or you may have obtained copies at no charge. But regardless of how you got your copies, you always have the freedom to copy and change the software, even to sell copies.

Free software does not mean non-commercial. A free program must be available for commercial use, commercial development, and commercial distribution. Commercial development of free software is no longer unusual; such free commercial software is very important.

Rules about how to package a modified version are acceptable, if they don't substantively block your freedom to release modified versions, or your freedom to make and use modified versions privately. Rules that if you make your version available in this way, you must make it available in that way also can be acceptable too, on the same condition. (Note that such a rule still leaves you the choice of whether to publish your version at all.) Rules that require release of source code to the users for versions that you put into public use are also acceptable. It is also acceptable for the license to require that, if you have distributed a modified version and a previous developer asks for a copy of it, you must send one, or that you identify yourself on your modifications.

In the GNU project, we use copyleft to protect these freedoms legally for everyone. But non-copylefted free software also exists. We believe there are important reasons why it is better to use copyleft, but if your program is non-copylefted free software, we can still use it.

Anyway here are some of the sites which I would like to share with you'll;

File Hippo
CNET Download
2Cows

More to come later so put an eye out on this post!

World Environment Celebrated Dates to rememeber

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:00:00 +0000

Events Date
World Wetlands Day 2nd February
World Forestery Day 21st March
World Meteorological Day 23rd March
World Earth Day 22nd Apr
World International day for Biodiversity 22nd May
World Environment Day 5th June
World day to combat Despertification 10th October
World Habitat Day 1st October
World International day for disaster reduction 10th Cotober
World Mountains Day 11th December
OZONE

Beware of the Sun this October, 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:48:00 +0000

Coming October 17, 2008 the sun will rise continuously for 36 hrs(1.5 days)... During this time the US countries will be dark for 1.5 days.It will convert 3 days into 2 big days. It will happen once in 2400 yrs. We're very lucky to see this. Forward it to all ur friends

Papua New Guinea Happy 33rd Independence

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:55:00 +0000

Hi all
PapuaNewGuinean's happy independents to you'll on your 33rd Independents. I would like to take this time to thank our fortfathers and mothers and also our Prime Minister Hon Chief Micheal Somera for fighting for the Independence of Papua New Guinea.

World Bank Team (Washington) mission visit to Papua New Guinea for the Proposed Urban Youth Empowerment Project

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:42:00 +0000

Hi Guyz I help take part with the mission team while they are here in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea here a follow up or reply from the team in Washington.

Independent State of Papua New Guinea / World Bank
Proposed Urban Youth Empowerment Project
Identification Mission
Aide-MCmoire
July 13-24,2008
A. Introduction
1. A World Bank mission comprising Ingo Wiederhofer (Senior Operations Officer, EASSO),
Sonya Woo (Operations Officer, EASSO), Dodi Doiwa (Coordinator, EACGF) and Lorraine Blank
(Consultant, EASSO) visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) from July 13-24, 2008 to identify and agree
upon the objectives and scope of activities for a proposed Urban Youth Empowerment Project (UYEP).
The statement of mission objectives is provided in Annex 1. The findings of the mission are subject to
World Bank management confirmation.
2. The mission would like to thank the Ministries for National Planning and Monitoring
(MoNPM), Community Development (MoCD), the Department of Treasury, the National Capital
District Commission (NCDC), the Lae City Authority (LCA), the National Youth Commission (NYC)
and the Morobe Provincial Youth Council for their availability and support throughout its visit. The
mission would also like to thank the other Government departments that participated, the UN and donor
community, civil society representatives and youth groups for their collaboration and assistance, as well
as the youth volunteers and communities, who worked tirelessly to facilitate the mission's field visits to
the urban settlements in Savaka, Sabama, Vadavada and Morata Four in NCD and West Taraka in ~ a e . '
A complete schedule and list of persons met is provided in Annex 2.
3. The mission agreed with the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) to proceed with the
preparation of the UYEP. The Project would have an initial focus on Port Moresby and Lae. The Project
would aim to: (i) afford short-term employment opportunities for vulnerable urban male and female
youth; (ii) build the capacity and skills of young people and offer them practical on-the job work
experience; and (iii) strengthen the capacity of the Government of PNG to plan, administer and monitor
labor market insertion and public works activities.
B. Background
4. PNG's macro economic growth has not provided sufficient employment opportunities for its
growing youth population. . Notwithstanding a fourth successive year of economic growth, PNG's GDP
per capita is estimated to be US$677, one of the lowest values in the Pacific region.2 Poverty is
estimated at 37.5% in the rural areas and 16.1% in the urban areas.3 This figure is on the increase,
exacerbated by rapid in-migration into urban center^.^ Many young people leave their villages in search
of jobs in cities and towns only to find that they lack the skills needed to compete for the few available
jobs. While there are number of challenges, two key issues are noted - the lack of equity in access to
and opportunity in both the education system and the labor market.
' During the pre-identification mission (April, 2008), the mission had also visited settlements in Erima and Gorobe.
Human Development Report, 2006. htt~://www.socialwatch.org
World Development Report, 2007 (quoting 1996 values)
4 Although the 2000 PNG Census classifies 14% of the population as "urban", since internal migration is not
closely monitored or controlled, it is difficult to estimate the exact level of urbanization. Port Moresby's migrant
population was estimated to have increased from 48% in 1990 to 58% in 2000.
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5. The rapidly growing youth population faces formidable challenges in finding employment.
According to UN estimates, PNG has registered a 42% increase in population since 1990. As a
consequence of its high fertility rate, PNG's population is very young, with 40% of the population under
14 and 50% under 20 years of age.5 In Port Moresby, youth between the ages of 15 and 35 constitute
about 45% of the total population.6 This demographic creates tremendous pressures for service delivery
and for employment generation. The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that while around
50,000 youth reach working age and look to enter the workforce each year, the absorptive capacity of
the formal economy is limited to only 5,000 people per year. Given that formal employment has
increased by only 1.5% since 1996, the majority are dependent on the informal sector for their
livelihoods and on the informal safety net provided by the traditional PNG social structure. '
6. High numbers of youth do not complete school. In the last decade, PNG has seen a significant
expansion of its educational system. The primary focus of GoPNG's education strategy has been to
increase access, equity and retention at all levels of education, and in so doing, to support the MDG and
Education for All (EFA) goals of achieving Universal Basic Education. While total gross enrollments
have increased, retention and access remain major concerns. Statistics indicate that only 53% of children
have completed primary school, 30% of children are not attending school and as many as 33% never
attend school. Only about 5% of the population has completed secondary school, with slightly higher
figures for the NCDC (18.9%) and urban (13.6%) populations. Moreover a higher number of girls have
never attended school and a lower number of girls complete grade 12.* Similarly, in the last two
decades, enrollments in vocational, technical and teacher colleges have decreased.
7. Causes of low retention and school leaving include high school fees, inadequate facilities, a
shortage of qualified teachers and lack of teaching and learning materials. Completion of secondary and
second chance education are proven strategies for enhancing youth social and economic outcomes, as
well as reducing crime and unemployment. However, as a result of the lack of access and poor
educational attainment rates, most youth of working age do not have the qualifications necessary to
obtain formal employment or to compete effectively in the informal sector. Low school completion rates
are therefore a major factor contributing to social alienation, lack of employability and ultimately crime
among urban youth. The mission welcomes the GoPNG's current efforts to review progress in the
education sector, and notes that a number of partners, including AusAID, EU, NZAID, JICA and the
Government of Indonesia, are supporting the development of the education sector.
8. High levels of urban criminality and lawlessness are fuelled by unemployment and poverty.
Rapid urban growth, weak law enforcement systems, poor living conditions and the erosion of
indigenous systems of social support have contributed to increasing tensions within communities and a
sense of disenfranchisement and unfulfilled expectations among youth. This has in turn contributed to
high crime and violence, including the formation of criminal youth or "raskol" gangs. In Port Moresby,
it is estimated that up to 69% of the unemployed men earn their livelihood through crime.g Armed
robbery, murder, rape and drug dealing are common. Recently, gangs have become increasingly
organized and sophisticated and are hred to provide security while some continue to participate in
criminal activities."
UN Population Prospects, 2006 Revision.
httQ://www.un.or~esa~populatiod~ublications/p2OO6PP2OHO6ig hlights rev.~df
PNG National Census, 2000.
7 ILO, 2002. Employment Opportunities for Papua New Guinea Youth.
World Bank, 2008, PNG National Census (2000) and Department of Education statistics.
UNHABITAT, 2004. Youth and Crime Survey, Port Moresby.
'O Ibid.
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C. Youth Policy & Programs
9. Translating GoPNG's National Youth Policy into action. There has been an increasing
awareness by the Government of the importance of youth in its national development planning. The
GoPNG recently adopted a National Youth Policy (NYP) 2007-20 17. The NYP contains nine key policy
directions: (i) improving the quality of life for young people to alleviate poverty; (ii) accessing
integrated education to address illiteracy and school dropouts; (iii) nurturing sustainable livelihoods for
youth; (iv) promoting healthy lifestyles to address health related issues including the HIV/AIDS among
youth and promote sports development; (v) building stronger communities that involve young people as
partners; (vi) strengthening institutional capacity to promote youth development; (vii) promoting youth
and their identity through languages, culture and traditions; (viii) conducting research and data
collection on youth; and (ix) promoting youth participation in law and justice programs. However,
dissemination of the policy has been limited to date. It is expected that the proposed Project will
contribute towards the implementation of NYP priorities (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi) and (viii).
10. While the NYC is responsible for coordinating the implementation of National Youth Policy
(NYP), it has not yet been adequately translated into actions or programs. Reasons for this include a lack
of Government budgetary allocations and a lack of familiarity with the policy among key stakeholders,
including youth serving agencies within Government. The mission encourages the GoPNG to
disseminate the NYP among government and civil society stakeholders. To date, the Government has
been unable to build the necessary coalitions around national youth priorities and to provide a vehicle
for the coordination of youth activities undertaken by non-state actors. Most key development partners,
including NGOs and faith based organizations that provide services for youth are working fairly
independently of the government's own programs. "
11. There are a number of activities in support of youth developmentl"he GoPNG through its
Integrated Community Development Policy is supporting a number of initiatives aimed at strengthening
communities and enhancing community access to learning and development opportunities through
nonformal education and the informal sector. A centerpiece of the policy is strengthening learning
through the establishment of Community Learning and Development Centers and Networks. Associated
program activities should benefit youth by improving opportunities for livelihoods and empowering
young people to drive and benefit from the development process. The NCDC and LCC are also
supporting a range of social programs (e.g., training events in life skills, HIV/AIDS, law and order etc.,)
to safety campaigns (e.g., NCDC's Seife Meri) as well as the development of youth networks. NCDC's
2008 strategic plan also lays out a number of new initiatives that will benefit youth, including a
scholarships and micro credit scheme.
12. UNICEF has been involved in youth policy development and is implementing programs
focused on leadership, peace building, health and nutrition, HIV/AIDS prevention and promoting child
protection and education for girls. The ADB's Employment Oriented Skills Development Project, which
closed in 2007, focused on improving incoming earning opportunities for the unemployed and
underemployed in both rural and urban areas, with a strong emphasis on women and youth by increasing
the availability of short-term skills and entrepreneurship training. The EU is working with the
Department for Community Development (DfCD) to support a youth and women's empowerment
initiative as well as providing grants to support the capacity building of non-state actors. AusAID is
leading the work in the law and justice sector and is supporting the NCDC on an urban safety initiative
called Yumi Lukautim Mosbi (YLM "Let's Look After Port Moresby"). YLM adopts community-led
approaches to identifying and addressing urban safety and crime prevention issues and supports a
I I It is estimated that faith based organizations collectively provide half of the health services and co-manage up to
40% of primary and secondary educational facilities.
l2 World Bank, 2008. A Rapid Youth Assessment is under development. The Assessment will include a
comprehensive mapping of youth serving organizations in NCDC and surrounding areas as well as an analysis and
profile of the urban youth sector.
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number of community projects ranging from cultural and sporting events for youth, social service
programs focused on women and youth, and access to employment opportunities through public-private
partnerships. AusAlD also provides support in the area of sports development and vocational training.
The World Bank has invested in youth outreach activities such as the Tingim Yut Kompetzsen and the Yu
Tok youth radio program.
13. A number of civil society organizations, including NGOs, CBOs and faith-based organizations
provide second chance programs, mostly through the delivery of technical and vocational training
services, as well as the provision of life skills and basic numeracy and literacy training. For example,
City Mission, a non-profit organization, which is located in Port Moresby and Lae, targets vulnerable
youth and aims to rehabilitate them through their agriculture and vocational training extension centers,
which has some 300 youth passing through its programs each year. The Port Moresby Chamber of
Commerce and training organizations, like the Ginigoada Binis Development Foundation and Hohola
Youth Development Center, also play an important role in linking training with on-the-job experience.
They offer young people the potential to gain valuable experience that could segue into more permanent
employment opportunities. In addition, youth groups and women's associations sought to mobilize and
bring attention to the plight of youth with some success. The majority of groups operate as informal
associations that do not have the resources or the benefit and knowledge of community development
experiences undertaken elsewhere.
1 4. Supporting GoPNG's Medium Term Development Strategy (1MTDS). The Government's
MTDS for 2005-2010 highlights seven priorities: (i) rehabilitation and maintenance of transport
infrastructure; (ii) promotion of income earning opportunities; (iii) basic education; (iv) developmentoriented
informal adult education; (v) primary health care; (vi) HIVIAIDS prevention; and (vii) law and
justice. The Bank's Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for 2008-20 11 focuses on two pillars in support
of the MTDS: (i) promoting and maintaining sound economic and natural resource management, and (ii)
improving livelihoods and service delivery, especially for the rural poor. The CAS recognizes the
importance of empowering women and youth as a cross-cutting theme. It is expected that the proposed
Project will contribute to the second pillar of the CAS as well as support the MDTS priorities (i), (ii),
and (iv).
15. The Bank is also moving forward with a number of priority interventions in the rural and
education sectors, which would have relevance to the UYEP. For example, the Bank's project in the
rural sector will focus on improving the access and quality of service delivery to rural communities
through financing of small-scale development projects and strengthening of local governance at the
Ward and Local Level Government levels in selected provinces. Ths may provide an excellent
opportunity for young people to participate in, and implement sub-projects. The GoPNG emphasized
the importance of the Bank supporting activities that would provide incentives for rural youth to remain
in their communities. The GoPNG further stressed the importance of close coordination as the Bank
moves forward with the simultaneous preparation of Projects in rural and urban settings in order to
ensure coherence and a comprehensive approach the challenges confronting youth.
D. Overview of the Proposed Project
16. The mission agreed with GoPNG to proceed with the preparation of an Urban Youth
Empowerment Project (UYEP). The UYEP would be implemented over a period of five years, from
2009-20 14.
a) Proiect Obiectives
17. The Project would have the following three objectives:
(i) support labor market integration of economically disadvantaged male and female youth
by providing them with second chance education, occupational skills and life skills,
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valued by employers;
(ii) afford male and female youth opportunities for short-term employment opportunities and
on-the-job learning opportunities in the public and private sectors; and
(iii) strengthen the capacity of public and private service providers to plan, supervise, monitor
and evaluate labor market insertion and public works projects.
b) Project Principles
18. The following core principles will underpin the design of the UYEP:
(i) Focusing on labor market needs: the Project will focus on providing demand driven training
opportunities with demonstrated market needs, thereby enhancing the prospects for effective
integration of youth into the labor market;
(ii) Build upon experience: the Project will seek to build upon the significant experience gained
with training, labor market insertion and public works by different state and civil society actors
in PNG, as well as lessons learned from other developing countries;
(iii) Leverage partnerships: the Project would seek to strengthen public private partnerships in
service delivery, and draw upon the implementation capacity of private and civil society in
frontline service provision; and
(iv) Local ownership and sustainability: GoPNG will be responsible for Project oversight. The
Project will invest in the strengthening of Government institutions with a view to ensuring that
the GoPNG is able to support effective youth labor market integration. 1-Tltimate institutional
sustainability will depend on the commitment of the GoPNG to finance and staff such
institutions adequately and reliably.
c) Geographic Scope & Target Groups
19. Geographic scope: The Project will initially focus its activities in Port Moresby and Lae, the
two largest cities in PNG. Possibilities for geographic expansion of the Project would be assessed in the
course of the mid-tern Project review.
20. Focus on at-risk youth: The Project will focus on those youth most at risk of social alienation
and economic alienation, especially those who are out of school and out of work, including inter alia
those who have (i) never accessed or not completed the formal school system, (ii) those who may have
completed their formal education but have still not been integrated into the labor market, (iii) low
income youth, (iv) youth who are vulnerable to criminal activity andlor substance abuse; (v) teenage
mothers; (vi) female sex workers; and (vii) local indigenous youth.
2 1. Gender equity: The Project will include specific activities appropriate for skills development
and labor market insertion of both male and female youth.
d) Potential Proiect Activities
22. The Project would support the Government's agenda of employment generation by promoting
labor integration of economically disadvantaged young people. To this end, the Project would support
an integrated set of services and opportunities to help selected male and female unemployed urban youth
to become economically active. The Project would undertake the following activities:
23. Activity #1: Youth Development Corps (YDC): The YDC would finance labor-intensive
temporary job creation activities for poor urban youth in the formal and informal sectors that are
combined with a basic foundation course (described below). These activities would mainly focus on
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simple infrastructure rehabilitation, including road and facility maintenance and/or upgrades (e.g.,
repairing defunct infrastructure at schools, hospitals, etc.,) cleaning and upgrading of public spaces (e.g.,
local informal markets), tree planting, conservation, etc. The YDC would build upon the experience of
recent labor intensive schemes that have generated temporary jobs and injected cash into the hands of
the poor and unemployed in Port Moresby. These resources will be geographically targeted based on the
relative prevalence and intensity of poverty, food insecurity, and unemployment. They will thus
primarily target those areas and households in greatest need of assistance with a greater share of
resources. Communities would play a role in the identification and implementation of priority activities
in their neighborhoods. They would include mechanisms to ensure delivery of high-quality services.
24. Participants would be eligible for up to 60 working days of support and would also be required
to participate in basic foundation courses, whlch would focus on developing key academic competencies
(literacy and numeracy) and life skills (work place attitudes, communication, leadershp, negotiation,
citizenship, use of money, savings, HIV/AIDS awareness, etc.,) that are valued in the market place and
civil society.
25. Activity #2: Youth Labor Market Insertion Scheme: The Project would support initiatives
that would allow access to market-oriented slulls training for unemployed youth. The program would
engage young people between the ages of 15 and 25, in activities aimed at building occupational skills
and competencies, job readiness, inter-personal development and small business development and
management skills. The cumculum would include a basic foundation course, which would focus on
developing key competencies (literacy and numeracy) and life skills (as described above), in addition to
a menu of short training and apprenticeship schemes.
26. Experienced training providers (private, public and/or NGO), would be selected on a
competitive basis. They would be required to identify and secure on-the-job learning opportunities in
the private (formal and informal) or public sector. They would provide class-room based training
activities based on the opportunities they have secured and in accordance with the needs specified by the
employers. Participants would receive a training subsidy during the class-room based and on-the-job
training.
27. In addition, the project would directly assist in job creation by encouraging and advising
participants on the establishment of small and medium enterprises, including individual and group
businesses. Participants who wish to start or further develop their businesses would be provided with
training to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment. The Project would promote linkages
between these individuals and existing micro-finance providers.
28. Activity #3 - Youth Group Micro Projects: in the course of further project preparation, the
team will consider the possibility of including a component for youth grants in the Project, building on
the experience of the Tingim Yut Kompetisen and other small grant programs in PNG that earmark small
grants to youth groups on a competitive basis. The youth grants would aim to encourage economic and
social entrepreneurship. A key component would support youth groups in the preparation of proposals
and in the design, implementation and supervision of micro projects.
29. Activity #4 - Capacity-Building for Planning, Contracting and Monitoring: The project
would strengthen the capacity of relevant agencies to: (i) plan more market-oriented and demand-driven
labor market insertion programs, (ii) monitor and evaluate their implementation, and (iii) inform and
advise education and training systems on emerging labor market trends. The Project will also enhance
the capacity of the NCDC and the LCA to identify, contract, supervise and monitor training and
employment services and outcomes that are: (i) demand-driven, (ii) targeted towards the most at-risk
youth, and (iii) efficient and effective.
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e) Institutional and Imdementation Arranrrements
30. Overall: As the formal counterpart to the World Bank, the mission suggests that MoNPM serve
as the parent ministry for the Project for disbursement purposes. However, the mission suggests that the
responsibility for the management of Project activities should be delegated to the relevant city
authorities. Administrative capacity, fiduciary capacity and techcal assistance needs would be assessed
in the course of Project preparation. If feasible, they would be responsible for contracting service
providers, project communications, monitoring implementation and accounting for resources. Project
management unit could be established withn the city authorities to ensure timely and effective
implementation of Project activities. The Project would seek to strengthen the capacity of the partners to
ensure that they would have the technical and fiduciary capacity to implement these activities
independently following the closing of the Project.
31. The city authorities would contract private, public and/or NGO service providers for the
implementation of specific activities (e.g., training, job placements, and public works). Implementing
partners would be selected through a transparent, competitive and simple tender process. This would
ensure that the Project is able to draw upon existing capacity and is also able to experiment with
different approaches.
32. The GoPNG would establish a UYEP Steering Committee (SC) to ensure effective
coordination and cooperation among stakeholder agencies. Th~sc ommittee would be chaired by the
MoNPM, and would comprise the MoCD, Department of Labor and Employment, the Department of
Education, the NYC, the Provincial Youth Council, the NCDC, the LCA as well as civil society and
private sector representatives. The SC would meet bi-annually to review and endorse work plans, review
progress reports, and provide strategic guidance. It would not have a role in regular project management
or procurement activities. If necessary, technical working groups of key stakeholders, chaired by NCDC
and LCC respectively, could be constituted to ensure effective cooperation among participating agencies
at the techcal level.
33. Fiduciary and Safeguards: Financial management and procurement capacity, as well as social
and environmental safeguards arrangements would be assessed in the course of project preparation.
34. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E): The Project will establish rigorous M&E mechanisms to
ensure that information on outputs, outcomes and impact is available at the time of project completion.
A results framework would be agreed upon during the pre-appraisal mission. A Management
Information System (MIS) would be established to monitor beneficiaries and project outputs. Sanctions
would be applied in the event of failure to submit agreed reports in a timely manner. The Government
would contract a qualified organization to undertake a baseline survey and a final impact evaluation. An
external mid-term review would also be undertaken 24 months following Project effectiveness.
f) Propram Financing
35. The Project would be financed by an IDA credit in the amount of approximately US$10
million. The GoPNG would contribute counterpart resources to facilitate implementation. The mission
noted that it would be desirable for the Government counterpart contribution to increase during the
course of Project implementation, with a view to ensuring financial sustainability at the time of closing.
36. The interest of other donors to provide co-financing for Project activities will be explored in the
course of Project preparation.
g) Partnerships
37. The mission noted the lack of coordination of partners supporting youth activities in PNG. The
mission encourages the GoPNG to establish a forum in which interested partners could meet on a regular
basis with a view to supporting the implementation of the NYP and sharing information on ongoing
activities and lessons learned.
38. The mission also consulted with UNHABITAT on the Youth and Crime Survey (2004), and
was informed that a second Phase I1 of the study is being planned for later this year. Opportunities for
further collaboration in this area will also be explored in the course of Project preparation.
E. Other Project Preparation Activities
39. The World Bank has initiated a mapping of youth activities in Port Moresby and the collection
of baseline data on the current situation of urban youth in PNG. This assessment will be completed by
September 2008 and will provide a further basis for project preparation.
40. The World Bank task team will explore the possibility of requesting funding through a Project
Preparation Facility (PPF), Population and Human Resource Development (PHRD) andlor Japanese
Social Development Fund (JSDF) grant(s) to support project design and implementation. These
resources could fund a number of activities, including (i) studies (e.g., formal and informal labor force /
market assessments, targeting methodologies and costing of program interventions), (ii) technical
assistance to help the GoPNG prepare and implement the UYEP, and (iii) piloting specialized activities
for particularly vulnerable youth (e.g., female sex workers, disabled youth, local indigenous youth).
41. The task team also liaised with representatives of the Adolescent Girls Initiative (AGI), a new
initiative administered by the World Bank which provides financial assistance to promote the
employment and self-employment of adolescent girls in a select number of developing countries. In the
course of project preparation, the team will further explore opportunities for drawing upon the AGI to
complement IDA resources for the UYEP.
F. Key Next Steps
F. Annexes
Action
1. Confm interest to proceed with Project
preparation
2. Complete and disseminate Port Moresby Youth
Mapping Study
3. Prepare UYEP Project Concept Note
4. Initiate project preparation mission
5. Conduct safeguards assessment
6. Conduct FM capacity assessment
7. Conduct procurement capacity assessment
(i) Statement of Mission of Objectives
(ii) Mission Schedule
Responsible
Party
GoPNG
( M o w
WB
WB
WB
WB
WB
Wl3
Deadline
August 15,2008
September 15,2008
September 15,2008
November 30,2008
By project pre-appraisal
By project appraisal
By project appraisal
FINAL
ANNEX 1
Papua New Guinea
Statement of Mission Objectives
Urban Youth Empowerment Project
July 13 - 24,2008
1. A mission comprising of Ingo Wiederhofer (Senior Operations Officer, EASSO), Sonya Woo
(Operations Officer, EASSO), Dodi Doiwa (Coordinator, EACGF) and Lorraine Blank (Consultant,
EASSO) will visit Papua New Guinea from July 13-24, 2008 to conduct an Identification Mission for
the proposed Urban Youth Empowerment Project (UYEP).
2. The mission follows Bank management's approval of the Lending Development Note for Papua
New Guinea (PNG) on April 2,2008, and agreement for the mission to proceed in preparing an outline
of the Project Concept Note in consultation with the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG).
Objectives
3. The objectives of the mission will be as follows:
to confirm Government support for a project that would seek to address key factors contributing
to the perceived social alienation and economic marginalization affecting youth in selected
urban centers in PNG. This Project may include efforts to increase the participation and
contribution of youth to local development activities; and
to identify the possible objectives, components, and options for implementation arrangements
. for the proposed project; to elaborate a preliminary timeline for project preparation.
To this end the team will meet with key Government agencies as well as a range of youth groups and
representatives, donors and key civil society organizations involved in the urban youth sector.
Ms. Blank will work with the PNG National Youth Commission to (i) develop a map of community and
civil society organizations operating in the urban youth sector in Port Moresby; (ii) assess their strengths
and weaknesses; (iii) extract a set of lessons learned; and (iv) undertake a broad identification of the
youth-at-risk groups in Port Moresby. This analysis would be used to inform the proposed project's
beneficiary targeting and establish relevant baseline indicators.
Outputs
The team will produce the following key outputs:
Aide Memoire;
Back-to-Office Report; and
Project Concept Note (by September 3 1,2008).

2008 US Most Dangerous Internet Hacker

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:33:00 +0000

Gary McKinnon's legal team claims that the US government wants to 'make an example of him'
A British man who hacked into computers at the Pentagon will face trial in the US after the law lords ruled that he should be extradited.
At the House of Lords this morning, Gary McKinnon, 42, was told that his appeal against extradition would not be granted.
McKinnon, an unemployed computer systems administrator from north London, invaded computer systems belonging to the US military in 2001 – shortly after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
He said he was merely searching for evidence of extraterrestrial life, but American officials labelled him the world's most dangerous hacker and accused him of deleting important files and causing hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of damage.
According to prosecutors, McKinnon scanned more than 73,000 US government computers and hacked into 97 machines belonging to the US army, navy, air force and Nasa.
His lawyers have fought vigorously against the extradition, arguing that McKinnon could face up to 60 years in prison as a result of his actions, and could even be classed as an "enemy combatant" and interned at Guantánamo Bay. Instead they argued that he should face prosecution under Britain's more lenient computer crime laws because he carried out the hacking from his bedroom in London.
But the law lords today rejected that argument. "The difference between the American system and our own is not perhaps so stark as the appellant's argument suggests," said Lord Brown of Eaton-under-Heywood in his ruling.
"It is difficult to think of anything other than the threat of unlawful action which could fairly be said so to imperil the integrity of the extradition process as to require the accused to be discharged irrespective of the strength of the case against him."
In a statement, McKinnon's legal team said it would be taking the appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
"Gary McKinnon is neither a terrorist nor a terrorist sympathiser," the statement said. "His case could have been properly dealt with by our own prosecuting authorities. Instead, we believe that the British government declined to prosecute him to enable the US government to make an example of him.
"American officials involved in this case have stated that they want to see him 'fry'. The consequences he faces if extradited are both disproportionate and intolerable and we will be making an immediate application to the European Court to prevent his removal."

My Birthday turning big 22!

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:15:00 +0000

Hi Guyz
Just letting you'll know that I just turn big 22nd years old on the 2nd of September, 2008. First my best friend & I had 2 pieces box, sunquick juice & ice cream during lunch it was so cool and the best lunch I had with my friend Joe Pahau. After the lunch I went home ordering a big jumbo pizza @ Gateway Hotel mixture of Rabaul Volcano, Hawaiian, Cheese & Ham and Mushroom & Peperoni with spring onions on top, Also ma big Sister order a large jumbo strawberry & chocolate ice-cream with varieties of toppings, I have a lovely dinner with my family members man all this sea foods, barbecue and a big big poke mumu Hagen style mi tok hehehehehe :D :D :D after finishing with my family my friends came pick me up then off to Paddy's Bar stayed there till 3am in the morning darm it was so cool enjoying my birthday celebration with family & friends. But I still want to do a bigger and better celebration after few weeks time.

Mobile users in Papua New Guinea will soon get life infor

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:57:00 +0000

Mobile phone users in Papua New Guinea will soon have access to world-class wireless telecommunication services, courtesy of a national communication research company. Rather than just sending text messages and making calls, users will be able to receive up-to-date stock markets and commodity prices as well as get live National Rugby League (NRL) scores and even airline schedules. Skylink communication limited yesterday announced its exclusive deal with the Gambit Group, a pioneer and world leader in mobile infrastructure and information services for leading mobile operators. Australian based Gambit provides live broadcast to mobile phones, television shows and sporting events. It provides mobile phone users in Australia live updates on NRL games. The agreement will now pave the way for Gambit and Skylink to begin talks with mobile phone operators, Digicel and Telikom. Skylink chairman and chief executive officer Ces Iewago told reporters yesterday that the agreement would clear the way for both companies to start talks with mobile phone operators, Digicel and Telikom, to bring in these world-class services. “Skylink is pleased to be able to bring this latest technology into the PNG market at this important time when interconnection between the two mobile phone operators has been accomplished, “Mr Iewago said. Gambit chief executive officer Jerry Biti said PNG’s mobile phone market was growing rapidly and it was timely to provide such services. “Rather than you going to your PC (Personal Computer) to access information, you just stay in the house or anywhere and get or access the information you want with your portable mobile phone he said. “We believe we can come live within the next 12 months as long as we work with the networks (Digicel & Telikom)

So what do you guyz thing about Skylink Communication?

There's more new companies to come out providing advanced technology services in Papua New Guinea.

Kumul Technology & Stationery Suppliers
ShellNET Limited

Ya so put an eye and hear out for the following 3 companies...............

Papua New Guinea July 12th National Volunteer Day

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:58:00 +0000

The National Executive Council has approved July 12th as the national volunteer Day, which will be officially observed from next year. Moresby South MP and Minister for Community Development Dame Carol Kidu can National Volunteer Service (NVS) director Mark Mondia made the announcement yesterday. Dame Carol said there was potential out there for development through volunteerism and the country could be moved forward through skills from retired public servants and others who have the heart for the rural people. Mr Mondia said the NVS has achieved another milestone in its history with the approval of a day to be celebrated every year in PNG. Cabinet gave its approval during its meeting in Manus last month. “The news comes as a great accomplishment for NVS as it works towards recognizing its volunteers who have and are continuously bridging the gaps in providing much-needed services in health, agriculture, adult literacy, project development and administration in rural areas,” Mr Mondia said. Since it’s inception in 1990, the volunteer service has recruited more 699 skilled locals to work in the areas of health HIV/AIDS, education and adult literacy, sports development, agriculture and livestock, eco-tourism, eco-forestry and aquaculture and other skills-oriented trades. This year’s celebrations will focus on the global fight against rising sea levels with activities to include planting of mangrove trees at Taurama Bay in the Moresby South Electorate. Soldiers from the Taurama PNG Defence Force quarters are also expected to participate. Dame Carol also urged all schools and business houses to plan their own activities to commemorate National Volunteer Day. This year’s theme is “give a hand and see the different”.

National News Paper: July 8th , 2008.

Insecticide Discovery in PNG

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:52:00 +0000

A BREAKTHROUGH has been made in Papua New Guinea, where researchers say they believe they have found the solution to insect pests that are threatening the country’s multi-million kina cocoa and coffee industries. An insecticide, developed with oil extracted from a plant endemic to PNG, has so far proven to be potent against insects that damage cocoa and coffee crops. Dr Topul Rali, from the University of PNG said the discovery was a huge step forward. Dr Rali told Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat program it would mean PNG would not have to rely on the help of other countries if the insecticide was made available across the agricultural sector. “Some of these chemicals are very potent against specific insects and using that patented knowledge when the plant is so plentiful in the country I think the next thing for us is to solve our own agricultural problems by using it,” he said.

PNG - Telicommunication Company's Interconnection

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:31:00 +0000

Papua New Guinea Mobile Communication Company's has finally Interconnceted to each other. It was a dream come through for many Papua New Guineans to have the two company's to interconnect. Digicel have asked to have it's own gateway but, was rule out of court. Who know maybe in favour of the Government or???????????? That's a question we have to ask.

Anyway I did not know that the Interconnection took place. I was told by my good Friend Marieka. So PNG it is the Mobile Company who did a lot of Competisen and Finally interconnection. So what do we want next a Car Manufacturer, Plane Manufacturer and etc.....

We might even have a new ISP Provider in the Country to compeate against the existing ISP Provider in Papua New Guinea. Imagine if we have Wireless Frequency all over Papua New Guinea, What I mean it like all over, Towns, Surbarbs,Remote Areas yah all over PNG. There's one coming so put your eyez open.

Will see what will happen next.

I won the World Bank (PNG) Tingim Yut Kompetisen 2 of K30,000.00

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:34:00 +0000

Hi Guyz just lettin you know remember the World Bank - Tingim Yut Kompetisen I told you guyz last time ya..........................

I did it I did the presentation to the World Bank - Jurors on Saturday 21st of June,2008.
And I was found one of the winner for the Kompetisen. My project was on startin a Community Radio Station.
I got the money now so I am working on the stuffs to get it up and runing. I already tested it and will wait till it's finally ready. My friend Wilfread Amai won too . Is project was to set up a Digital TV station. Will give more details once our station is up and runing.

sLY,

Papua New Guinea Members by Political Parties Election 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:09:00 +0000

I guyz I did a research about political parties in PNG. And come up with the following information. I was asked by one US

INTEGRITY OF POLITICAL PARTIES AND CANDIDATES COMMISSION

___________________________________________________________________

LIST OF MEMBERS BY POLITICAL PARTIES AS AT 24th AUGUST 2007.

*** NATIONAL ALLIANCE PARTY (NAP) ***
1
Rt Hon Sir Michael Somare, MP
East Sepik Provincial
Leader
2
Hon Peter Humphreys, MP
West New Britain Prov

3
Hon Michael Laimo, MP
South Bougainville Open

4
Hon. Niuro Sapia, MP
Rai Coast Open
*By-Elections
4
Hon Leo Dion, MP
East N’Britain Provincial

5
Hon Beldan Namah, MP
Vanimo - Green Open

6
Hon Miki Kaeok, MP
Wapenamanda Open

7
Hon Arthur Somare, MP
Angoram Open

8
Hon Sali Subam, MP
South Fly Open

9
Hon Sasa Zibe, MP
Huon Gulf Open

10
Hon James Marepa, MP
Tari Pori Open

11
Hon John Hickey, MP
Bogia Open

12
Hon Yawa Silupa, MP
Lufa Open

13
Hon Jeffery Nape, MP
Sinasina Yongamuggl

14
Hon Mark Maipakai, MP
Kikori Open

15
Hon Patrick Pruaitch, MP
Aitape-Lumi Open

16
Hon Simon Solo, MP
Sandaun Provincial

17
Hon Ano Pala, MP
Rigo Open

18
Hon Don Polye, MP
Kandep Open

19
Hon Puka Temu, MP
Abau Open

20
Hon Peter Wararu, MP
Yangoru-Saussia Open

21
Hon Dava Lukas Dekena, MP
Gumine Open

22
Hon Sam Abal, MP
Wabag Open

23
Hon Philip K Kikala, MP
Lagaip Pogera Open

24
Hon Mathew Poia, MP
Goilala Open

25
Hon Paul Tiensten, MP
Pomio Open

26
Hon Sani Rambe, MP
Mul Baiyer Open

27
Hon Sir Arnold Amet, MP
Madang Provincial

28
Hon Patrick Tammur, MP
Kokopo Open
*
29
Hon Michael Sapau, MP
Manus Provincial
*
30
Hon Andrew Mald, MP
Moresby Nth East Open
*
31
Hon Timothy Bonga, MP
Nawae Open
*
32
Hon Charles Abel, MP
Alotau Open
*
33
Hon Jim Simitab, MP
Wewak Open
*
34
Hon Fidelis Semoso, MP
Bougainville Provincial
*
35
Hon John Luke Crittin, MP
Milne-Bay Provincial
*
36
Hon Benjamin Poponawa, MP
Tambul-Nebilyer Open
*
37
Hon David Arore, MP
Ijivitari Open
*
38
Hon Pitom Titus Bombom, MP
Kerema Open
*
39
Hon Buka Goli Malai, MP
Madang Open
*
40
Hon Tom Olga, MP
Western H/ Provincial

41
Hon Niuro T Sapia, MP
Raist Coast Open

*** PAPUA NEW GUINEA PARTY (PNGP) ***

1
Hon Sir Mekere Morauta, MP
Moresby Nth West Open
Leader
2
Hon Francis Awesa, MP
Imbonggu Open

3
Hon Ferao Orimyo, MP
Henganofi Open

4
Hon Paru Aihi, MP
Kairuku Hiri Open

5
Hon John Garia, MP
Chimbu Provincial

6
Hon Waka Goi, MP
Jimi Open

7
Hon Puri Ruing, MP
Dei Open

8
Hon Benjamin Ngents Mul, MP
North Wahgi Open

***PEOPLES ACTION PARTY (PAP) ***

1
Hon Gabriel Kapris, MP
Maprik Open
Leader
2
Hon Tony Aimo Waterupu, MP
Ambunti-Dreikikir Open

3
Hon Ronald Asik, MP
Wosera Gaui Open

4
Hon Ben Semri, MP
Middle Ramu Open

5
Hon Posi Menai, MP
Karimui Nomane Open

6
Hon John Kekeno, MP
Koroba Lake Kopiago

*** PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT ( PDM ) ***

1
Hon Michael Ogio, MP
Nth Bougainville Open

2
Hon Jim Miringtoro, MP
Central Bougainville Open

3
Hon Jack Cameron, MP
Kiriwina G-Enough Open

4
Hon Peter Iwei, MP
Telefomin Open

5
Hon John Boito, MP
Obura Wanenara Open

*** PAPUA NIUGINI UNION PATI (PANGU) ***

1
Hon Andrew Kumbakor, MP
Nuku Open
Leader 1/8/07
2
Hon Philemon Embel, MP
Nipa Kutubu Open

3
Hon Martin Aini, MP
Kavieng Open

4
Hon Thompson Harokaqveh, MP
Goroka Open

5
Hon Francis Marus, MP
Talasea Open

*** UNITED RESOURCES PARTY (URP) ***

1
Hon William Duma, MP
Hagen Open

2
Hon Roy Biyama, MP
Middle Fly Open

3
Hon Benny Allen, MP
Unggai-Bena Open

4
Hon Guma Wau, MP
Kerowagi Open

5
Hon Anderson Agiru, MP
Southern H/ Provincial

6
Hon Malcom Kela Smith, MP
Eastern H/ Lands Provincial
*

*** PEOPLES PROGRESS PARTY (PPP) ***

1
Hon Byron Chan, MP
Namatanai Open
Leader
2
Hon Sir Julius Chan, MP
New Ireland Provincial

3
Hon Sam Basil, MP
Bulolo Open

4
Hon Bonny Oveyra, MP
Okapa Open

5
Hon Theo Zurenuoc, MP
Finschhafen Open
*

*** PEOPLES NATIONAL CONGRESS PARTY (PNCP) ***

1
Hon Peter O’Neill, MP
Ialibu Pangia Open
Leader
2
Hon Joe Pomat, MP
Manus Open

3
Hon Anthony Nene, MP
Sohe Open

4
Hon Havila Kavo, MP
Gulf Provincial

5
Hon Boko Kondra, MP
North Fly Open
*
6
Hon Ken Fairwheather, MP
Sumkar Open

*** NEW GENERATION PARTY ( NGP )***

1
Hon Bart Philemon, MP
Lae Open
Leader
2
Hon Tony Puana, MP
Kandrian Gloucester

3
Hon Isaac Joseph, MP
Mendi Open

4
Hon Francis Podabe, MP
Komo Magarima Open

5
Hon Vincent Michael, MP
Tewai Siassi Open
*

*** RURAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY( RDP )***

1
Hon Moses Maladina, MP
Esa’ala Open
Leader
2
Hon Benjamin Philip, MP
Menyamya Open

3
Hon Alphonse Moroi, MP
Central Provincial

*** PEOPLE’S PARTY ( PP )***

1
Hon Peter Ipatas, MP
Enga Provincial
Leader
2
Hon Samson Kuli, MP
Usino Bundi Open

3
Hon Sai Sailon, MP
Kainantu Open

*** PAPUA NEW GUINEA COUNTRY PARTY ( PNGCP )***

1
Hon Jamie Maxton Graham
Anglimp Sth Waghi Open
Leader
2
Hon Jim Nomane, MP
Chuave Open

*** PEOPLES LABOUR PARTY (PLP) ***

1
Hon Koni Iguan, MP
Markham Open
Leader
2
Hon Kondo Patrick, MP
Daulo Open

*** MELANESIAN LIBERAL PARTY ( MLP )***

1
Hon Allan Marat, MP
Rabaul Open
Leader
2
Hon Malakai Tabar
Gazelle Open

*** UNITED PARTY (UP) ***

1
Hon Suckling Tamanambai
Northern Provincial

2
Hon Bob Dadae, MP
Kabwum Open

*** PAPUA NEW GUINEA LABOUR PARTY (PNGLP) ***

1
Hon Bob Danaya, MP
Western Provincial

*** MELANESIAN ALLIANCE PARTY (MAP) ***

1
Hon Dame Carol Kidu, MP
Port Moresby South Open

*** PAPUA NEW GUINEA NATIONAL PARTY (PNGNP) ***

1
Hon Joe Mek Teine, MP
Kundiawa Open

***PIPOL FIRST PARTY (PFP) ***

1
Hon Luther Wenge, MP
Morobe Provincial

*** NATIONAL ADVANCE PARTY ( NADP )***

1
Hon John Pundari, MP
Kombiam Ambum Open

*** PNG CONSERVATIVE PARTY ( PNG CP )***

1
Hon Aiya J.Y. Lagea, MP
Kagua Erave Open
In dispute

***INDEPENDENTS ***

1
Hon Powes Parkop, MP
National Capital District

2
Hon Gordon Wesley, MP
Samarai Murua Open
Indispute

3
Hon James Yali, MP
Rai Coast Open
In Jail

TYK 2 Proposal Writing Training in Madang

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:02:00 +0000

I arrived at Madang on the 13th of May it was on a Tuesday. We departed Pom at around 6am and Landed in MAD at around 6:45 or 7:00am. We got on the Madang Lodge Bus at the MAG Airport and booked in at Madang Lodge. The first day was to take the one's who haven't visited or been to Madang for a walk so I was more like a tour guide taking them for a walk it was like walking from Madang Lodge to Madang Town. Some of the Participants were like taking photos being like Local Tourists. Some of the Participants that we were walking together were:
Sylvia Pascoe
Bindi Tokwepota
Allen Kedec (AK47) Mangi Mosbi
And the rest could'nt recall.
Ya, they just love the town it is so beautiful.

Anyway after that we had to catch a PMV bus back to the lodge as we were all exhausted....

We had to wake up in the Morning and there Divine World University Bus pickin us up for the first day of the training. The training was run by Diwai Pacific a consulting Body of Divine World University.
It run for 4 days that end on the Friday 16th of May.

We had a some ceremony and received out certificates.
Some of the participants had to leave on Saturday. I left on Sunday travellin on a PMV bus down to Lae to see my Parents and visit my old School, Coronation College of TAFE. Well I arrived safely at the bus stop my brothers picked me and we went home. I stayed in Lae for 4days visiting my school, teachers friends, ect......
Mr David Faunt was so happy to see me. I meet with my old course mates Daniel Geob and Tomphson Nasaking. Also meet other course friends back in year 2004 Remy............

And I enjoyed my stay in Lae....... I mean Rainny Lae (((((((((((hahahahaha)))))))))

I left lae on Friday travellin by PMV again back to MAD. I booked again at Madang Lodge and stayed 4 da nite.................
I was supposed to travelled back to POM on Saturday but, the flight was cancelled so I had to spend another night in Madang. This time Air Niugini booked me at Smugglers Inn Resort it was cool coz I met one of my student for my Multi Media Course which I run in POM there so we chat so I did not really feel alone there.........

Will put pic....sssssss 4 u 2 C but not now later...........

Tingim Yut Kompetisen 2

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:51:00 +0000

Hi Just to inform my Blog readers that I won the Tingim Yut Kompetisen 2 with a K30, 000.00 to set up a Community Yut Radio Station here in Port Moresby. Here is the Official Email from a World Bank staff.

29th April 2008
Mr. Stanley David Shaiongu
,Community Radio Station
Yu Tok Organization
P.O Box 217,
Port Moresby,
NCD
Ph: 674 4625
Congratulations! Your group?s proposal has been chosen to become a finalist forthe Tingim Yut Kompetisen.This is a major achievement as we received over 670 proposals from all overPapua New Guinea and only 25 have reached the final round. Your proposal hasalready been reviewed by an assessment team made up of experts in development intwo rounds of assessment. Now there is only one more round to go! From thisgroup of 25 finalists, we expect about 10-15 projects to be selected forfunding.Now that you have been chosen as a finalist, there are a number of things youneed to be prepared for: You need to choose one representative from your group who can attend a three-day workshop on project planning and implementation at the Divine Word University in Madang from May 14-16. Participation in this workshop is optional. All the costs for it are being met by the World Bank and that includes your representative?s travel to and from the workshop. We will need to receive the name and contact details of your representative by May 7 so that we can arrange flights and accommodation in Madang. The World Bank office will be contacting you about this soon. The workshop in Madang is designed to assist your group to further develop your initial proposal so that it can be sent to our jury panel for the final stage of the competition. Enclosed with this letter is an example of the final proposal form that your group will have to complete and return to us by 6th June, 2008. Between now and the Madang workshop, you will need to discuss your project proposal again with your group, partner organization and community and start drafting answers to the questions in the final proposal so that you can work on them further at the workshop. A representative from all finalist groups will be funded to travel to Port Moresby for the Tingim Yut Kompetisen Awards Day on Saturday 21st June, 2008. We recommend that the person you choose to go to the Madang workshop also goes to Port Moresby so that they can confidently represent your group and talk in detail about your project proposal with the jury panel. The jury panel is made up of six highly regarded Papua New Guineans who will have reviewed your final proposal before meeting you on 21st June in Port Moresby. On the day of the awards presentation, they will circulate among the finalists? display ?booths? and interview you for 15 minutes about your project. When they have interviewed all of the finalists, they will meet together and decide on the winners. To assist the jury with understanding your project, we would like you to bring information and display materials to Port Moresby that will help to visually illustrate your project and your community. You can be as creative as you like about this. You group will have an opportunity to discuss your displays at the Madang workshop. If you become a winner, we will require your group?s bank details (Bank name, Branch name, Account Name and Number) so that arrangements can be made for funds to be transferred as your project progresses. If you have any concerns about any of the above, please the World Bank office in Port Moresby on 321 7111. Again, we congratulate you and your group for making it into our group of finalists and we look forward to meeting you in Madang and then in Port Moresby in June. Yours sincerely,
_____________________________________________
Rex Pat PauraTask Team LeaderPNG Tingim Yut KompetisenThe World Bank Country Office, Level 13, Deloitte TowerPort Moresby, NCD,Papua New GuineaTel: + 675 321 7111 Ext 107 WBGN 5787 107Fax: + 675 321 7730Email: rpaura@worldbank.org

Telikom PNG State of the art international access

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:56:00 +0000

Telikom PNG is implementing it's upgrades to it's gateway. National Government's Information Technology policy has recently re-stated that Telikom will remain the only licensed general carrier, and the only licensed provider of international gateway services in the country. Digicel has in recent months run an aggressive public campaign suggesting that it's temporary statellite-base internatioal link should be granted some sort of permanent licence, claiming that Telikom's facilities were not able to handle increased traffic, particularly following the growth of mobile calls.

Telikom PNG has signed a contract with Telrad Network an Israeli company to supply all equipment necessary

It has also set up it's VSAT network.

More updates to come

Mobile Scheme

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:16:00 +0000

Subject: Mobile Phone Users

VERY, VERY Important Message
Don't press #90 or #09
If you receive a phone call on your mobile from any person, saying they're checking your mobile line, and you have to press # 90 or #09 or any other number. End the call immediately without pressing any numbers.
There is a fraud company using a device that once you press #90 or #09 they can access your 'SIM' card and make calls at your expense. Forward this message to as many friends as you can, to stop it.
This information has been confirmed by both Motorola and Nokia.

Found in Red Sea - PARTING OF THE RED SEA

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:27:00 +0000

Found in Red Sea - PARTING OF THE RED SEA
Chariot Wheels found at the bottom of the Red Sea -- See pictures below and the route

You will be surprised to see proof of Pharaoh’s chariot and bones of horses and men found in the Red Sea . Evidence of the crossing of the Red Sea ... Pharaoh's drowned army.

Confirmation of the actual Exodus route has come from divers finding coral-encrusted bones and chariot remains in the Gulf of Aqaba . ONE of the most dramatic records of Divine intervention in history is the account of the Hebrews' exodus from Egypt

The subsequent drowning of the entire Egyptian army in the Red Sea was not an insignificant event, and confirmation of this event is compelling evidence that the Biblical narrative is truly authentic. Over the years, many divers have searched the Gulf of Suez in vain for artefacts to verify the Biblical account. But carefully following the Biblical and historical records of the Exodus brings you to Nuweiba, a large beach in the Gulf of Aqaba , as Ron Wyatt discovered in 1978.
Repeated dives in depths ranging from 60 to 200 feet deep (18m to 60m), over a stretch of almost 2.5 km, has shown that the chariot parts are scattered across the sea bed. Artefacts found include wheels, chariot bodies, as well as human and horse bones. Divers have located on the Saudi coastline opposite Nuweiba as well.
Since 1987, Ron Wyatt found three four-spoke gilded chariot wheels. Coral does not grow on gold, hence the shape has remained very distinct, although the wood inside the gold veneer has disintegrated making them too fragile to move.

The hope for future expeditions is to explore the deeper waters with remote cameras or mini-subs. (ABOVE GILDED CHARIOT WHEEL - Mute witness to the miracle of the crossing of the Red Sea by the Hebrews 3,500 years ago. Found with a metal detector. Coral-encrusted chariot wheel, filmed off the Saudi coastline, matches chariot wheels found in Tutankhamen's tomb.

Mineralized bone, one of many found at the crossing site (above centre). This one tested by the Department of Osteology at Stockholm University , was found to be a human femur, from the right leg of a 165-170cm tall man. It is essentially 'fossilized, ' i.e., replaced by minerals and coral, hence cannot be dated by radiocarbon methods, although this specimen was obviously from antiquity. Chariot wheel and axle covered with coral and up-ended. Exodus 14:25 'And took off their chariot wheels, that they drove them heavily...'
Solomon's memorial pillars.
When Ron Wyatt first visited Nuweiba in 1978, he found a Phoenician style column lying in the water. Unfortunately the inscriptions had been eroded away, hence the column's importance was not understood until 1984 when a second granite column was found on the Saudi coastline opposite -- identical to the first, except on this one the inscription was still intact!

In Phoenician letters (Archaic Hebrew), it contained the words: Mizraim (Egypt ); Solomon; Edom; death; Pharaoh; Moses; and Yahweh, indicating that King Solomon had set up these columns as a memorial to the miracle of the crossing of the sea. Saudi Arabia does not admit tourists, and perhaps fearing unauthorized visitors, the Saudi Authorities have since removed this column, and replaced it with a flag marker where it once stood.

How deep is the water? The Gulf of Aqabais is very deep, in places over a mile (1,600m) deep. Even with the sea dried up, walking across would be difficult due to the steep grade down the sides. But there is one spot where, if the water were removed, it would be an easy descent for people and animals. This is the line between Nuweiba and the opposite shore in Saudi Arabia .

Depth-sounding expeditions have revealed a smooth, gentle slope descending from Nuweiba out into the Gulf. This shows up almost like a pathway on depth-recording equipment, confirming it's Biblical description, ' . . . a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters' (Isaiah 43:16). The Bible writers frequently refer to the miracle of the Red Sea crossing, for it was an event which finds no equal in history. The Hebrew prophets describe the sea at the crossing site as ' . . . the waters of the great deep... the depths of the sea...' (Isaiah 51:10).

Knowing the exact spot to which the Bible writers were referring, what is the depth there? The distance between Nuweiba and where artefacts have been found on Saudi coast is about 18km (11 miles).

Along this line, the deepest point is about 800m (2,600 feet). No wonder that Inspired writers of the Bible described it as the mighty waters. And no wonder that not a single Egyptian survived when the water collapsed in upon them. (Above right NUWEIBA BEACH- the spot where the crossing began).
GREAT DISCOVERY!!

International Women Of Courage 2008 Award

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:32:00 +0000

I was invited by the Ambassador of the United States to Papua New Guinea Ambassador Leslie V.Rowe requests the pleasure of my company to the ceremony to honorr Papua New Guinea's 2008 National Winnner of the Secretary of State's Award for Internation Women of Courage.

Ya. So I want to the ceremony and the Award was given to Helen Samilo for her contribution to the National for the first against HIV-AIDS.

Helen Samilo receive the 2008 award after the first award was awarded to Hon.Dame Carol Kidu in last year 2007.

For me seeing Helen receiving this award is like a hard work coming true. I have help Helen has an Advocate to first the spread the HIV-AIDS in the country were I have engage runing Peer Eduation T.O.T Training. Team Leading - World Bank Youth Outreach Program in year 2007 talking on National Radio Station PNGFM on 96FM every sunday during the Soul For Real Program. Run Life Skills T.O.T Program under the UNICFE and so on.

Worked with partners from different NGO,CBO's,FBO's and Companies to fight the spread of the dieases.

Anyway has she receive the award I was glad and also tought that she deserve the award more than any women in Papua New Guinea.

Helen Samilo is like an ICON to all people living with HIV-AIDS in Papua New Guinea and also around the world were she ignore Stigma and Discrimination and work so hard to receive the award.

Gold For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:12:00 +0000

Hi all viewers to my blog. I have about 1500grams of gold for Sale.
I want to sell my gold to International Buyers.

I am selling 1 gram for US$50

The offer is on like now!!!!!!!!
11:24am PNG Time
13th March, 2008.

Please email me and let me know if your interested.
sdavid_png@yahoo.com
pngsdavid@gamil.com
sdavid@corocol.org

Cheers
Stanley

Papua New Guinea Cabinet 'may rush' ICT bid.

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:14:00 +0000

Papua New Guiena Government Cabinet 'may rush' ICT bid. The new policy on the introduction of mobile phones & other aspects of communication has been revieved by an Australian Lawyer after State Enterprises Minister Arthur Somare has release legislation had been overtaken and needed to be reviewed. Digicel & GreenCom licened had to be controlled and the position of the government owned Telekom (PNG) had to be protected.

Some Question to Thing About:

How do you thing the Buisness Community, NGO's, CBO's and Other Stake Holders will prosper?
Do you think Digicel, GreenCom will be happy with the Bill?
Do you think it will benefit the People?

I think benefiting the people of PNG is the main idea between all the Communication Probems or What ever!

Media Statement by PNG Government for Digicel & BMobile Interconnection

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:41:00 +0000

The Government is pleased that the intervention of the Minister for Communication and Information, Hon Patrick Tammur and the Minister for Public Enterprises, Hon Arthur Somare has helped to bring Telikom PNG and Digicel closer to being able to deliver the benefits of full interconnection to telephone consumers as envisaged under the government decision to introduce competition into the mobile telephone sector. "We have made enomous progress, and can see light at the end of the tunnel", the Ministers said.
Both Ministers have brought considerable pressure to bear on the Telikom PNG and Digicel to get interconnection differences resolved. The parties have been in difficult negotiations on technical and commercial issues since shortly after Digicel commenced operations in July 2007. But the Ministers have been increasingly concerned that the whole process was taking far too long. That is why Hon.Patrick Tammur, Minster for Communication and Information told the parties that interconnection had to be achieved by 31 January 2008. To their credit, Telikom PNG and Digicel worked very havrd in January to implement an initial solution that allowed technical connectivity to ba achieved by that date. This led to the historic occasion on 31 January 2008 we were able to make an interconnected call across the networks.
But further testing and additional connection points are needed before the parties can be confident that customer service can be maintained. "Interconnection is not simply a matter of plugging in a cable or flicking a switch", said Mr Tammur." The parties have to work out their technical challenges to allow their networks to connect and work effectively. Adequate testing is also needed so that customer service is maintained at high quality. No-one benefits from a rushed solution. I am pleased that the parties are listening to Government. I am also satisfied from the reports I have received form Telikom PNG, Digicel and the ICCC that they are working hard together to resolve final technical and business issues",he said. The Minister said" the parties have told me that they are working now to resolve these final technical tasks and that this can be finished this month. I am pleased to allow this time so that customers can be confident that when interconnection comes it will work." But the Ministers urged both parties not slow down."Keep up your efforts and do not slacken",they said. As Minster reponsible for all State owned Enterprises, including Telikom PNG, The Hon Arthur Somare says he is making every effort to Telikom PNG to cooperate with Digicel to achieve interconnection." I know these issues are complex", Mr Somare said," but the board and management of Telikom PNG agree to put all they've got to interconnect with Digicel.

“Youth Media Revolution to Sweep the Pacific!”

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:29:00 +0000

Hi
I am currently attending a 6weeks online training on Media Training.
The training beings Wednesday 13th February and will end Friday 21st March, 2008.

Media Release
A new media training program for Pacific youth will create several new youth media mediums allowing them to connect, share ideas and learn like never before.

Soon, the Pacific will be abuzz with a variety of youth tailored media programs, lighting up new opportunities for young people to connect with each other, share ideas and learn about important life issues in a fun manner like never before.

On the 8th of February, 20 committed youth volunteers from PNG and Tonga will engage in a five week online training course in new forms of media including blogging, podcasting and social networking sites. The volunteers will also learn about how to create effective digital content to display and share through their new social media platforms.

Following the completion of their training, the 20 volunteers, 10 from PNG and 10 from Tonga, will move to create fresh youth focused media programs through all these mediums, leading to a youth media revolution in the Pacific. Ebonie Fifita, volunteer and participant from Tonga said, “The interactive, youth focused and fresh media programs created will be accessible to thousands of young people across the countries, and will be broadcast and maintained by the volunteers in a sustainable manner”. These programs will include new youth-focused radio shows and a youth television show in Tonga.

Although young people comprise a majority of the population in countries like PNG and Tonga, they have often been marginalized and devoid of opportunities for their voices to be heard. Furthermore, there have been very few if none, youth focused media programs for young people to share their thoughts, and learn about vital issues ranging from preventable diseases to values such as education and culture. This deprives them of a valuable opportunity to learn and develop and also of an avenue to share their thoughts for a better society.

The program was initiated & organized by Pacifikayouth. org (formerly Youth for a Sustainable Future Pacifika) who have been empowering Pacific youth for four years through initiatives such as the Pacific Youth MDG Summit in 2005, the Pacific Youth MDG Toolkit in 2006 and advisory roles to key development organizations on youth policy.

MediaSnackers, who are coordinating the training with partners from the UK, Germany and Italy will focus on empowering the participants to think about sharing their local stories to a global audience. MediaSnackers Founder said. "It's an honor to be involved in a such a unique project. Nothing like this has ever been done before and we're looking forward to seeing, reading, watching and hearing the content which is going to be produced."

The program is facilitated through the innovative online learning portal developed by Youth Action for Change who have won several global awards for their pioneering work.

The program is being piloted in PNG and Tonga initially with plans to expand into other Pacific countries later in the year.

Papua New Guinea Technology goes forward

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley David Yhuanje Shaiongu Jr) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:01:00 +0000

An exciting new project is set to impact the Internet and other business here in PNG. A fibre-optic cable strectching nearly 7000km across the floor of the Pacific Ocean, from the tiny Island of Guam past PNG to Sydney, stands as the next major chapter in Australia's broadband "revolution". And PNG is set to reap the rewards as there are plans to utilise the cable through a feed to Madang. This means a greter capacity for fast broadband services in this country. More than a year after it first publicised aspirations to build "Pipe Pacific Cable-1". Brisbane's Pipe Networks. Led by managing director Bevan Slattery, last week finally confired it had given the project the green light. Viability of the whole thing hinged on its ability to lock in enough customers to break even before sending out survey ships to kick off a $A200 million project. It's a simple, smart piece of insurance and analysts like Simon Guzowski, of Wise -Owl.com wonder why more operatores dont do it.The customers who went public were internet service providers including Primus, iiNet, and Internode - mid-tier telcos fed up with the current cost of overseas connections and happy to see a third wheel enter the market. Australia's only direct undersea broadband link to the US - where resides the data that supposedly makes up 70 per cent of content sought online in Australia - is the Southern Cross Cable, owned by Optus and Telecom New Zealand among others. Wholesale access via this link is understood to be 20 times more expensive than via the Japan-to-US link, which covers a similar distance. ISP's are understood to be paying anywhere from $US200 to $US250 a megabit coming down the eight year old Southern Cross Cable, whose capacity is a fifth of the 1.2 terabit a second PPC-1. News last Aprit that Telstra was also planning to sink $A300 million into its own 9000km cable from Syney to Hawaii had already raised expectations of lower wholesales prices. And then Pipe Networks trumpeted the news that some of it's customers would be paying roughly half their current charges under new contracts. It will be "interesting" to see the impact the cable will have on retail broadband customers. Pipe Networks executive director Lioyd Ernst says. "In some cases we are expecting it to reduce the cost of broadbank but in the other cases what it's going to do is provide us with some decent download limits really need to be 200 gigabytes if you start to look at the new high-definition technology that want to deploy, the new range of webcams that are coming out. "All this requires greater bandwidth and it defeats the purpose if we can't provide a decent amount of data in their monthly broadband plan" Mr Ernst says. Assuming Pipe has signed enough customers willing to pay upfront for 15 years of access (and more customers came knocking late last week, Mr Ernst says), there looks to be quite some upside to the project. Pipe seems to have only had to sell 10 per cent of the cable's capacity to pay for the project, borrowing against the value of future customer contracts in an arrangement known as "construction finance". Wise-Owl's Guzowskil say: "I guess you imagine if that's going to cover costs and you've got 90 per cent to go, you've got a pretty profitable operation." Pipe's existing business, provideing high-speed fibre-optic links for ISPs, corporates and governments in metropolitan areas, also gives it a strong, growing cashflow. This distinguishes it from other companies who would have trouble securing finance amid a credit crunch. Pipe says its revenue this financial year will be between $A33 million and $A35 million, leaving profits of between $A7 million and $A7.4 million, more than 50per cent up on the previous year. With a share price that's risen more than eightfold since it's 2005 listing, the Brisbane compay remains a market darling for exposure to the telecommunications sector. ABN Amro Morgans analyst Nick Harris calls it "a Stellar business". Wise-Owl's Mr Guzowski says Pipe is one of the few stocks that can "actually demonstrate it's going to keep growing earnings for quite a number of years - and quite quickly as well". ABN Amro Morgans rates Pipe as a "buy". Pipe stands in contrast to many smaller telcos featuring technology smitten entrepreneurs with an unfortunate propensity to "burn obscene amounts of investores' cash well before they even generate revenues or profitability", Mr Guzowski says. "(Pipe) is one of the few players that's actually been quite business savvy about the whole thing," he says. "They've got that smart strategy; they're not going to bite off more than they can chew (and) they only do projects when they know they've got custovers for them." News of the cable project saw Pipe hit Merritll Lynch's radar with the broker rating it as a "buy" with a target of $A5.50. In Pipe's favour, too, was the increased utilisation of its metro fibre links, Merrill Lynch said. Harris and Guzowski agree Pipe has minimised the risk by parnering with the highly experience VSNL, a multinational operator with experience of some 40 projects of this kind.