The Challenge of Enhancing Micronesian Self-Sufficiency
ID-83-1
Published: Jan 25, 1983. Publicly Released: Jan 25, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the institutional capability of the Micronesian governments to plan and administer public-sector programs and services. GAO also reviewed the conditions and the operations and maintenance of the extensive public works programs.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Interior | The Secretary of the Interior, through the Office of Territorial and International Affairs, and in cooperation with the Governments of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, should, during the period before the trusteeship ends, develop an action plan to guide the provision of all U.S. and other technical assistance to the Micronesian governments. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of the Interior | The Secretary of the Interior, through the Office of Territorial and International Affairs, and in cooperation with the Governments of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands should, during the period before the trusteeship ends, conduct a series of assessments of the technical assistance requirements of the Micronesian governments. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of the Interior | The Secretary of the Interior, through the Office of Territorial and International Affairs, and in cooperation with the Governments of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, should, during the period before the trusteeship ends, identify what technical assistance is available and can be provided to the Micronesian governments by Interior, other federal agencies, international organizations, the private sector, and colleges and universities. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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