KPress Vol. 13 Iss. 01

Jaynes, Bill (2012-12-10). KPress Vol. 13 Iss. 01 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 13 Iss. 01: NEWS: Pohnpei—The Pohnpei Women’s Council launched the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a White Ribbon Day event on November 24, 2012, marking the first island-wide awareness parade and the second consecutive year of organized activities aimed at preventing violence against women; regional economic coverage references findings from the Doing Business 2013 report, noting that while several East Asia and Pacific economies improved business regulations for small and medium-sized enterprises, the Federated States of Micronesia was not listed among reforming economies, highlighting ongoing challenges for local entrepreneurs and the country’s distance from global best-practice regulatory benchmarks; community and cultural reporting notes U.S. Navy Seabees assisting with work on the traditional Waa’gey canoe, reflecting cooperation between local communities and visiting military units in preserving maritime heritage; national governance coverage reports notifications from the Office of the National Elections Director to Congress regarding electoral districts and procedures in advance of upcoming elections, situating the FSM’s unicameral legislature within its broader democratic process; OPINION / EDITORIAL: commentary reflects on the value of peer review and inclusive governance processes for both state and national governments in strengthening institutional performance.