BACTA launches Corporate Plan
The Bougainville Arts, Culture, Tourism Authority (BACTA) officially launched its Corporate Plan in Buka today.
BACTA Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lorena Nanei described the Corporate Plan as blueprint of a vision that is not only about growth, but about identity, pride and the future of the people of Bougainville.
She acknowledged respected leaders, government and stakeholder representatives for being present to witness a historic occasion in that the Corporate Plan captures BACTA’s commitment toward protecting the Arts, Culture and Tourism products of Bougainville.
“We are deeply honoured to have your presence in witnessing the Launch of this first-of-its-kind Plan – a blueprint of our commitments toward nurturing and harnessing the abundant benefits of our Arts, Culture Tourism products and services for enhancing sustainable development in Bougainville,” she said.
She called on all citizens to appreciate that Bougainville is more than a place, reiterating that it is a story—one told through our songs, our dances, our languages, and the deep spiritual connection we hold with our land and sea.
“I wish to emphasize boldly here that our arts and culture are not simple relics of the past; they are living expressions of who we are today and who we aspire to be tomorrow,” she added.
The BACTA Corporate Plan recognizes Bougainville arts and culture as living expressions of Bougainville’s aspiration for the future and is built on the understanding that culture is not separate from tourism development, but it is central to it.
She said through this Corporate Plan, BACTA is committed to the three key pillars consistent with ABG’s higher-Level planning and policy processes and they include:
- The preservation and promotion of our cultural,
- The development of a sustainable and inclusive tourism sector
- Strengthening governance, partnerships, and capacity.
Mrs Nanei further stressed that the corporate plan cannot be achieved alone as it requires collaboration between all stakeholders - government, communities, private sector, industry operators and international partners.
“It requires investment in skills, systems, and leadership so that our vision becomes a lived reality,” she said.
She called on all stakeholders present to work together as their support is critical in protecting the Bougainville Arts Culture and Tourism.
“Today, I call upon all stakeholders - To our government partners: your leadership and policy support are critical. To our private sector - your investment and innovation will drive growth. To our artists and cultural practitioners - continue to create, inspire, and preserve. To our product custodians & communities - your participation and ownership will define our success and to our young people, this is your future—embrace it, shape it, and lead it,” she said.
The launching was witnessed by respected leaders, government and stakeholder representatives, product custodians, development partners and the general public.
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