PNG boosts skilled manpower with graduation of Kane

By MALUM NALU
 

Papua New Guinea has further boosted its manpower with the graduation of Julius Kane with a masters degree majoring in policy development at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

Kane also did a minor in strategic management.

Kane with his qualification in masters of public policy

He graduated on Thursday, December 13, in the presence of family members who travelled to New Zealand for the big day.

Family members posing with Professor Graham Hassall and Julius Kane before going into the graduation auditorium in Wellington, New Zealand

He was a senior officer with Department of Treasury before embarking on further studies.

 It was a two year programme in 2011/2012, where Kane competitively won an Open Category South Pacific Scholarship in 2010 funded by the New Zealand Government, administered by NZAID.

 “This is a great boost as far as human resources training and development is concerned, which is a fundamental development goal for the country to prosper in the 21st Century,” Kane said.

“I am looking forward to contribute meaningfully in the economy, in whatever employment I am engaged in, to make a difference.

“I challenge Papua New Guineans to change their attitude for the better, as I see this as the greatest stumbling block towards progress and development in PNG if we are to make a difference and be recognised as a strong regional leader within Melanesia and the wider Pacific Island nations.”

Kane further holds a bachelor of business in human resources management from Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, Australia; a bachelor of arts in public administration and political science from University of PNG; and a diploma in theology from St Fidelis College Minor Seminary in Madang.

Being a strong Christian, he thanked Jesus, NZAID as the chief financier, and Southern Highlands Governor William Powi and Imbongu MP and Minister for Works and Implementation Francis Awesa for their co-financing.

“However, equal thanks goes to my family members, tribe, friends and colleagues for making my training possible,” Kane said