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Personal Viability (PV): Purpose and approach
An explanation by Samuel Tam MBE, CSI, OL, Founder, Personal Viability (PV) programme &
Chairman, Entrepreneurial Development Training Centre Ltd (EDTC)
Personal viability training prepares people for life and to play a full role in sustainable economic development by equipping participants with the skills (character and competence) needed to be self-reliant and financially independent. This is a unique approach – especially in developing nations where the short term quest for food, water, money, shelter and other resources tends to be the focus.
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PV: Creating wealth from holistic human development
An explanation by Samuel Tam, Founder, Personal Viability
“If we give you fish, we feed you for one day. If we teach you how to fish, we feed you for life.”
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PV-GULL launch event
On Wednesday 12 November 2008, GULL & the Entrepreneurial Development Training Centre Ltd (EDTC) Papua New Guinea, signed an MOU in the State Function Room at the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea. This marks the beginning of a collaboration to reward & certify Personal Viability (PV) students with a recognized university professional degree, mapped against the attainment of EDTC PV grades.
The Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Grand Chief Sir Paulias Matane, Founding Chancellor of GULL & PV Patron was the keynote speaker & chief witness at the MOU signing ceremony. The Moderator of the United Church of Papua New Guinea The Reverend Samson Lowa, Winston Jacob, GULL Representative, Pacific Region and the EDTC Scheme of Self Reliance Board (Paul Wiau, Alison Simbe & Samuel Tam Jnr) were also present to witness this groundbreaking event
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PV-GULL launch event speaker: Dr Richard Teare, President, GULL
The GULL/EDTC MOU offers a unique opportunity to obtain a Government recognized professional degree at an affordable cost, using the PV process. Donor agencies have historically focused their resources and attention on the development projects – they want to see something tangible in return for the investments made. This approach is unlikely to succeed if the individuals with responsibility for the various development projects have not undergone development themselves beforehand. The Personal Viability programme addresses this need.
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PV-GULL launch event speaker: Mr Samuel Tam, Founder, Personal Viability
PV’s aim is to enable the people of PNG and other Nations that adopt the PV programme (some 20,000 students since 1996) to become fully self-reliant and financially independent. EDTC provides the content, structure and curriculum for grassroots development and an EDTC PV Grading system to measure good character & competence. GULL provides a system and process for action learning, tracking and recognizing outcomes and for certifying personal and professional attainment (linked to the PV Grading system).
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PV-GULL launch event speaker: Sir Paulias Matane, Founding Chancellor, GULL; Patron, Personal Viability
The PV-GULL leadership would like to thank Sir Paulias Matane, Head of State, Papua New Guinea for supporting our work and facilitating this partnership. Sir Paulias is a visionary leader with a passionate concern for the low paid, the disadvantaged and the poorest – globally.
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Business leader endorsements (15 November, 2008): |
Robert Agarobe
Robert Agarobe is Chief Executive Officer, Helifix Operations Limited, Papua New Guinea. Helifix is an innovative and successful new aviation company, with 102 employees. During an interview on 15 November, 2008, Robert spoke about the key support role that he envisages for GULL in relation to his company’s organization and human resource development.
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Lalatute Avosa
Lalatute Avosa is Program Manager, Western Province Affairs, PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd., Papua New Guinea. During an interview on 15 November, 2008, Lalatute spoke about the personal and professional value that he has and continues to derive from the process of action learning. He endorses and supports GULL and its approach to lifelong learning.
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State Function Room, Parliament House, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Friday 5 October 2007
Winston Jacob
Mr Winston Jacob, GULL Country Representative, Papua New Guinea and Event Chairman.
Explains the GULL concept and mission, symbolized by a simple, contemporary logo featuring the outline of a bird in flight (GULL) embracing the world. Its message is that lifelong learning is a universal right for all.
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Richard Teare
Dr Richard Teare, President, GULL
Addresses three questions: (1) How will GULL encourage lifelong learning? (2) How will the process differ from traditional academic methods? (3) How does the GULL system work.
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Michael Somare
Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, Prime Minister, Papua New Guinea, Co-Chancellor, GULL
Michael Somare
Outlines the role of lifelong learning in developing the nation’s infrastucture and the human potential of the people of Papua New Guinea.
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Benson Ateng
Mr Benson Ateng, Country Manager, World Bank, (Papua New Guinea, East Asia & Pacific Region).
Reflects on GULL’s role in encouraging lifelong learning, fostering courage and confidence and equipping learners to cope with a changing world. Endorses GULL’s work on behalf of the World Bank.
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Paulias Matane
Grand Chief Sir Paulias Matane, Governor General, Papua New Guinea, Founding Chancellor, GULL
Addresses three questions: (1) The problem: The world’s majority are excluded from development; (2) The response: GULL’s inclusive, universal mission; (3) Action: Global recognition – in perpetuity - of GULL’s work.
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Edward Mooney
Mr Edward Mooney, Chairman, GULL
An official launch statement from California: GULL is established to extend opportunities for learning - especially to those with little or no access to traditional forms of education and training.
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Press conference
Press conference speakers:
Dr Richard Teare, President, GULL
Mr Winston Jacob, GULL Country Representative, Papua New Guinea.
GULL’s global and national objectives: A briefing to the news, TV and radio media of Papua New Guinea.
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