Peace Corps/Panama 1

The Road from Good to Great

Peter G. Redmond, Country Director

Peace Corps/Panama

June 30, 2005

Peace Corps/Panama 2

Keeping the Bus on the Road

Farewell to Ambassador WattWelcome Ambassador EatonMove and transition to new office Implement HIV/AIDS prevention activitiesVisit with PCTs – Swear-In PCVs on July 28Prepare for next PST cycle – August 18 Interview Deputy Director/PTO candidatesMeet with USAID regarding SPA focusPrepare for 150 PCVs on-board by year’s end

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Bus Stop #1 – Safety & Security

Monitor Kuna Yala and Darien

Debrief on civil unrest lessons

Continue S&S reviews in site development

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Bus Stop #2 -- Medical

Continue quality service

Hire Regional Medevac Assistant

Evaluate effectiveness of Regional Medevac Hub care and treatment

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Bus Stop #3 -- Administration

Continue high quality service to PCVs

Review obligations weekly with AO

Finalize FY06 Operations Plan

Prioritize Post wish list

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Bus Stop #4 – P & T

Get the right people on the bus -- interviews for Master Trainer & Program Assistant

Revise project plans as needed to reflect our high quality programs

Improve PCV job descriptions and HCA understanding and support of PCV role

Pair PCV co-trainers with HCA Tech TrainersPursue two-week indigenous language ISTDevelop Annual Report for 2005

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Bus Stop #5 – Volunteer Support

Continue to train and support Regional LeadersCoordinate around quarterly Regional Meetings Increase Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC)

involvement in AVC and Staff/PCV RecognitionFormalize Volunteer/Staff Recognition programs Increase visits to PCV sites; manage so APCDs

can be in the fieldNurture PC/Panama Friends evolution & support

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Road Map to Success: Short Term

Consolidate gains made over the past 2.5 years, especially P&T integration

Move to new office at the Ciudad del Saber – set new office inauguration date

Plan Regional Jornadas – around Quarterly Meetings

Plan CD Site Visits – focus on new PCVs

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Road Map to Success: Long Term

Raise the national profile of PC/Panama

Budget and plan for growth – possible projects include tourism, English, or HIV/AIDS

Pursue creative staff development opportunities

Identify more agency/NGO in-kind contributions

Increase role in HIV/AIDS prevention