Summary

Research report: Examines the concept of culture, leadership and good governance in the Pacific.

Description

Author: Dr Abby Mcleod, Postdoctoral Fellow, Australian National University

Leadership is a central component of 'good governance', which is a key determinant of development. Improving leadership in the Pacific is an objective of both the Pacific Plan and the 2006 White Paper on Australia's overseas aid program.

In order to contribute to the development of a Pacific Leadership Program, this report examines:

• The concepts of culture, leadership and good governance
• Leadership in Melanesia, Micronesia & Polynesia
• The intersections between local leadership practices and the requirements of good governance in the Pacific.

The report makes practical recommendations for the development of a Pacific Leadership Program and suggests foci for further research.

Literature Review of Leadership Models in the Pacific [PDF 182KB]

Available: Electronic version only

This report was commissioned by AusAID. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of AusAID or the Australian Government.

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