tanis - happy with his achievements

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By Fabian Gatana

INCUMBENT Autonomous Bou-gainville Government President James Tanis is a satisfied man even if he does not get voted in again as the leader of the region because he said he has done a great deal in 13 months.
Mr Tanis is one of the seven candidates contesting the top post. Other candidates in the running for president are John Momis, Robert Atsir, Reuben Siara, Sylvester Niu, Martin Miriori and only woman-contestant Magdalene Toroansi.
These are his achievements in his 13 months as the president of the ABG.
* anguna landowners old and new agreement resolution to say yes to reconciliation and for the review of the BCA.
* egotiations with Chris Uma, and a memorandum of understanding within the ABG and Meekamui long wok wantaim to make sure the election goes smoothly without any factions disturbing the election, and to support the BCA and to work on other peace-related programs in the ABG.
* BEC decision to change the policy to arm ex-combatants to be used as employed constables to help with the rebuilding of Bougainville especially with factions, by peaceful means.
* With the National Government was the broad-based draw down of powers and functions across the board with five completed and yet to be handed down by the National Government.
* Administrative processes with IRC and ABG trade and industry with ABG and the Education Division draw down and Coffee Industry Corporation with ABG and mining, third step to the process of draw down.
This is the most important which is the review of the BCA.
On the international level, he made a courtesy call on the Australian Government at the invitation of the Australian High Commissioner on behalf of the Foreign Minister of the British Government. These were powerful achievements.
ABG policies he approved under his leadership include the Bougainville investment policy and economic framework.
He also worked on legislation to strengthen democratic institutions. He received an award declaration as the human rights champion of Bougainville.
I am still working on the policy for crisis-related grievances. I havent finished it yet because of the elections.
He also outlined his personal achievement.
In general terms, theres been an increase in internal revenue, - confidence of the Japanese Government to build bridges because theres confidence in security, relations with churches, donors and NGOs and most difficult of all convincing Chris Uma to join the peace process, he said.