PACER Plus Implementation Unit

The PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) is an international organisation established in Apia, Samoa. PPIU was established to assist PACER Plus Parties with the implementation of the PACER Plus Treaty and to manage the implementation of the Development and Cooperation Work Programme.

The key functions of the PPIU are to:

  • Coordinate the development and implementation of the work programme at a national and regional level with other donors and partners.
  • Assist Parties to evaluate, monitor and report on progress of the Agreement’s implementation.
  • Support capacity development of national institutions of Parties to operationalise the Agreement and address regional implementation gaps.
  • Assist with the development of regional mechanisms for effective collaboration and cooperation.
  • Support Parties to promote the Agreement to key stakeholders such as business and industry.
  • Provide secretariat support to the Joint Committee and Treaty Subcommittees
  • Secretariat role to the PACER Plus Arrangement on Labour Mobility.

Our Vision

To increase and deliver sustainable and inclusive investment, trade, and economic growth initiatives through PACER Plus to improve the lives and wellbeing of our people.

Our Mission

To implement the PACER Plus Development and Economic Cooperation Work Programme for the sustainable and tangible benefit of the Parties.

Our Values

To achieve our Vision and Mission, our work will embody and prioritise:

Resilience: Respond to the changing social, economic, and political environments, seizing opportunities and managing risk.

Integrity: Act ethically and transparently in our decisions and implementation of activities.

Community: Build lasting relationships among our Parties and stakeholders, based on our community’s links, shared values, interests, and diversity.

Equity: Address Parties needs in a fair and impartial way recognising their unique differences.

Foundational Principles

We will remain true to the founding principles that established our organisation:

Accountability: Signatories want to be assured that the development assistance is spent in an effective way (delivering outcomes) and that it is not wasted, with the organisation being directly accountable to the Joint Committee.

Efficiency: An organisation that can deliver the activities they want in a timely manner and respond effectively to requests.

Independence: An organisation that is free from influence and barriers that hinder progress.

Ownership: Ownership Everyone has a voice in decision making, setting the direction, and overseeing the effective implementation of the Development and Economic Cooperation Work Programme.

Simplicity: Governance and accountability arrangements around need to be clear and not overly complex.

Meet Our Team

Roy Lagolago

Head of Secretariat

Laisiana Tugaga​

Operations and Secretariat Manager​

Aloisio (Alipate) Tavo

Trade Adviser

Dr Alisi Holani​

Labour Mobility Specialist

Alistair Molioo

Programme Accountant​

Ida Tifitifi Fuimaono​

Executive Governance Coordinator​

Tausaafia Sophy Nelson

Finance and Administration Officer

Wame Valentine

Communications Manager​

Vacant

Design and Development Adviser​