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Marshall Islands
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Report Evaluating the Request of the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Presented to the Congress of the United States of America
No.DateSiteTypeYield (kt.)OperationTest16/30/1946 [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Test scores reveal that the education system needs to be improved. Though there is a 19 to 1 ratio of students to teachers, the quality of education is of great concern. Nearly half of the teachers in the Marshall Islands have only a secondary school diploma as their highest qualification. Scores on the entrance tests to the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) in February 2000 required 73% of those applying to take remedial training of up to 2 years before being allowed to enroll in traditional college credit courses. CMI provides 2‑year degree programs in liberal arts and sciences, teacher education, nursing and allied health, business and computer science, and vocational and occupational education and training. Remedial programs are available to prepare students to enter CMI's degree programs, and it has an adult education program to provide an opportunity for obtaining a high school diploma. CMI is in partnership in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), which is U.S. federally ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: GAO Calls for Accountability over Funds to Island Nations
The Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands have made some progress in achieving economic self-sufficiency since 1987, though both countries remain highly dependent on U.S. assistance which has maintained artificially high standards of living. We used dependence on U.S. assistance, or total U.S. funds(3) as a percentage of total government revenues in each country, as an indicator to gauge economic self-sufficiency. The reliance on U.S. funding as a percentage of total government revenue in the Federated States of Micronesia fell from 83 percent in fiscal year 1987 to 54 percent in 1998. The Republic of the Marshall Islands also reduced its reliance on U.S. funding somewhat, from 78 percent in 1987 to 68 percent in 1998. Scheduled decreases in Compact direct payments as well as increases in locally generated funds in areas such as fishing license fees are examples of why reliance on U.S. funding has decreased. ... [Read More]
Background Notes Archive - East Asia and the Pacific
U.S. Department of StateBackground Notes: Kiribati, May 1996Bureau of East Asian and Pacific AffairsPrepared and released by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Office of Pacific Island AffairsMay 1996Official Name: Republic of KiribatiPROFILEGeographyArea: 719 sq. km. (266 sq. mi.).Capital: Tarawa.Terrain: Archipelago of low-lying coral atolls surrounded by extensive reefs.Climate: Hot and humid, moderated by trade winds.PeopleNationality: I'KiribatiPopulation (1995): 77,852; Tarawa (1995): 32,356.Annual growth rate (1995): 1.45%Ethnic groups: Predominantly Micronesian, with some Polynesian.Religions: 54% Roman Catholic, 30% Protestant (Congregational), some Seventh-day Adventist, Baha'i, Latter-day Saints and Church of God.Languages: English (official), I-Kiribati.Education (1985): Compulsory through age 11. Literacy--90%.Health (1990): Infant mortality rate--62/1,000. Life expectancy--55 yrs. male, 60 yrs. female.Work force: 7,000.GovernmentT ... [Read More]
Kiribati (05/05)
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Department of State Washington File: Text: Pacific Island Nations Can Help Fight Global Threats
Close security ties are embedded in the Compact and will not change; however, per the terms of the Compact, financial-assistance arrangements are being renegotiated after 15 years. The U.S. goal is to promote a stronger, self-sustaining economy for the FSM. As is true generally in the Pacific, given small populations scattered across thousands of square miles of ocean, economic development in the FSM is not easily achieved. Transportation and communication links are limited and expensive. Health and education sectors remain weak, despite substantial U.S. assistance. Foreign investments to support steady economic growth and create jobs based on identifiable comparative advantages are lacking. Clearly the transition to an acceptable level of social services and development will take more time, and the Compact needs to be extended. The question is how best to provide additional assistance. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
A few stores sell a very limited selection of toys and games. All holiday and party supplies and cards should be shipped, but there are basic paper plates, cups, and utensils available locally. Ornaments and artificial trees should also be shipped. The local hardware stores have a small selection and expensive artificial trees. Sparse, live trees are sporadically offered at high prices. Basic ServicesLast Updated: 9/30/2002 6:00 PM Kolonia offers several modestly priced seamstresses that provide simple tailoring services for that personalized fit and make curtains to order quickly. A small selection of cotton and tropical print fabrics and sewing patterns and notions are available. Local laundromats are available, but not a dry cleaning service. A few beauty shops are in operation ... [Read More]
Living in a World of Limited Resources
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Earth Day 1996 Bibliography
This guide covers major electronic resources: global networks, including Fidonet, BITNET, Usenet and Internet; electronic bulletin boards; commercial online services; and "libraries that never close: online databases and CD-ROMs." Technical information about how to get online and examples of using the information found online to augment community organizing and environmental monitoring are presented. (Editor's note: This is a good introduction to electronic resources which have expanded greatly since its publication.) ... [Read More]
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