Open Post

In many ways the pacific islands are in a similiar situation as Haiti. Most of these small island nations depend on foreighn governments as means to provide support to their social programs. Without the means of outside aid, the nations could go further into social and economic problems. At the sametime, many of these nations depend more and more on outside help. This dependence comes in as international residents, trade, and tourism. In seems like the infrastructure of these countries are really woven into the decisions and policies of their former colonizer or ruling country.

I agree with the comment in class that these countries are usually forgotten about by the rest of the world or at least their economic problems. When these countries do face disaster, sometimes it becomes the trend to donate and support these countries. After a short time however, these countries and their problems are booted out of the spotlight.

Even though this piece is based upon Africa, I believe that it is important for people to be aware of their programs in which we support.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZHyspuEEKg

Here is a piece on the island of Palau:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMiUE5SJ9FI