Pacific Discussion Forum 2010

Seven forums were held and attended by at least 1,000 people in correlation with Vanuatu’s 30th celebration of Independence.

Topics of discussion included: political models, land, youth, Vanuatu independence, Vanuatu in the Pacific and Vanuatu in the world.

The events were broadcast live on national radio and edited highlights were subsequently shown on prime time television.

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