A representative of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands has successfully completed a three-week Seminar on Public Affairs Capacity Building for Solomon Islands in the People’s Republic of China, enhancing his knowledge and understanding of public administration, governance, leadership and institutional development.
Mr. George Hagety, Human Resource Support Officer at the National Parliament, participated in the seminar held in Fuzhou, China. The programme was sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and organised by the International Economic Cooperation Center of Fujian Province.
The seminar brought together participants from Solomon Islands for professional learning and international engagement, focusing on public affairs, leadership, governance and institutional capacity development.
Mr. Hagety’s participation provided an opportunity to broaden his professional perspective, exchange experiences with fellow participants and gain valuable insights into public administration practices that could contribute to strengthening the administrative functions and effectiveness of the National Parliament.
Reflecting on the programme, Mr. Hagety highlighted the importance of continuous professional development in building the capacity of public institutions.
“The seminar was a valuable learning experience that broadened my understanding of public affairs, governance, leadership and institutional development. The knowledge and experiences gained will contribute positively to my professional responsibilities and support the ongoing efforts of the National Parliament to strengthen its administrative capacity and effectiveness,” he said.
He noted that the knowledge acquired could be applied to administrative coordination, institutional planning and support for parliamentary operations, contributing to more efficient and effective service delivery.
The seminar also provided an opportunity to promote mutual understanding and strengthen professional relationships between Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China through educational cooperation and capacity-building initiatives.
Mr. Hagety expressed his sincere appreciation to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China, the International Economic Cooperation Center of Fujian Province, and the seminar organisers, facilitators and support teams for their hospitality, professional guidance and assistance throughout the programme.
He acknowledged the value of international training opportunities in equipping public officers with relevant knowledge and skills to fulfil their responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to the development of Solomon Islands.
The National Parliament recognises human resource development and continuous professional learning as key components of institutional strengthening. Participation in international capacity-building programmes provides opportunities for officers to enhance their professional competencies, share experiences and apply relevant knowledge to their respective roles.
Through continued investment in staff development and constructive international partnerships, the National Parliament remains committed to strengthening its institutional capacity and supporting its constitutional responsibilities in serving the people of Solomon Islands.
Source: National Parliament
