Drivers of Change in Vanuatu, Public forum

After a highly successful forum series hosted in Port Vila, Vanuatu in line with 30 years independence celebrations, PiPP extended the conversation to Luganville, Santo, providing an opportunity for the people there to have their say on important policy issues. The theme of the discussion was governance and leadership.

The event was broadcast on national radio.

This article was written by

PiPP Staff

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