Economies do not grow overnight and the impact of the global economic recession and the projected negative growth will affect the affordability of Pacific Islands governments to compete for the best skills and talents required by their Public Services. What can Public Services Commission do to manage this problem?
So, what can Public Service Commissions in the Pacific Islands countries do to resolve this question of brain-drain which really is a question of affordability? If our governments can pay the remuneration packages like other competitors, we might find the answer to the question. Otherwise governments in the region will need to be creative in finding ways to manage this issue.