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In the last installment of our interview series with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr., KPRG's Naina Rao delves into how China’s growing influence in the region affects the consensus shared between Pacific Island countries. President Whipps also discussed the challenge of balancing traditional values with increasing modernity. But first, what is the COFA funding going to be used for?
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In the second part of this series, KPRG sat down with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. to discuss how and why negotiations for the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements took longer than anticipated. The president explained that the delays were needed for Palauans to receive what they deserved.
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In March, the U.S. government announced an investment of $8.48 million to help build a new hospital in Chuuk state. The funding will be obtained with the assistance of the Compact of Free Association (COFA) grant.
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Renewal measures for Compacts of Free Association states have been omitted from the Senate's latest budget proposal.