Getting Connected in South Pacific

The Leaders Lead On-Demand: Getting Connected in the South Pacific program was a two-way exchange program for technology experts from the South Pacific and the United States, focusing on the impact of increased Internet connectivity on economic and social development. The goals of this exchange were to engage government and private sector representatives in capacity building and knowledge sharing by connecting with U.S. private sector companies, NGOs, and local organizations. Visiting fellows evaluated policy relevant to the commercial, health, and education sectors. This program had two outbound exchanges—two Americans went to New Zealand and attended various conferences and workshops focused on digital literacy, while a third traveled to Samoa and conducted training workshops on strengthening the country’s cybersecurity strategies.