2011 Inaugural Address By The Honorable Sebastian L. Anefal ...

significant economic opportunities for development. These industries have thepotential to expand and diversify our economy and develop resilience againstexternal economic shocks. As a step to help move us in this direction, I thereforeseek financial support from any source or sources in funding the construction ofbuilding structures that will house Yap Museum.The government-owned radio and TV stations’ programming must be adjusted tobe more educational and cultural oriented to help advocate, promote andpreserve our customary values and cultural heritage among the youngergenerations. Similarly, all public primary and secondary schools throughout theState must strive to improve curriculum and instruction on the Yapese Culture atall grade levels.Five-Year Compact ReviewIn regard to our on-going relations with the United States, with our inputs into theFive-Year Review of the Amended Compact by the United States ExecutiveBranch, as required under the Amended Compact Act, we remain hopeful that theFSM National Government would update us on progress made thus far.We look forward to adjustments to the agreement that defines our importantrelationship. This review could not have been timelier, when the FSM faces somany unforeseen challenges to its sustainability brought about by the globalfinancial crisis and climate change, among others.Regional Initiatives26