talks
How to Prepare for the Year 2001–Pohnpei Leadership Conference
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Pohnpei Leadership Conference
December 04, 1995 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Human Development in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Talk at the Council of Churches, New York
December 04, 1980 GOVERNMENT RELIGION
What We Really Need from You--Rhetoric and Reality in External Relations
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given at What Can We Learn Symposium in Suva, Fiji
December 04, 2023 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Address to the Association of Pacific Island Legislators, Pohnpei
December 04, 1997 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Preparing for the Year 2001--Kosrae Economic Summit
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at the Kosrae State Economic Summit
December 04, 1996 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Paddle Together--Mission Possible
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Kosrae Leadership Conference
December 04, 1999 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Homily for FSM Presidential Inauguration
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Pohnpei
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT RELIGION
Good Government in the Pacific--The Role of ADB
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at ADB in Manila
December 04, 2023 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
German Colonial Experience in Micronesia--What We Can Learn from It
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at East-West Center, Hawaii
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT HISTORY
Economic Capacity Building in FSM
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation on Guam
December 04, 2023 COMPACT ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Commerce, Christianity and Colonialism in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given in Chicago
December 04, 1990 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT HISTORY
21st Century Pacific Island Security
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation in Hawaii
December 04, 2023 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Religious Rights and Threatened Nations
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at Brigham Young University
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT HISTORY RELIGION
FSM--Thirty Years of Independence
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation on FSM Law Day/Independence Day, Guam
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT HISTORY
Nationhood in the Pacific and its Challenges
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation at ELDP program on Guam
December 04, 2023 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Presentation given at Sophia University, Tokyo
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT HISTORY
Video Listings
For the Love of Chuuk: Working Towards the Common Good
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
May 20, 2019 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT
Beyond the Spoken Word: Insuring the Legacy of Our Land
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
May 20, 2019 GOVERNMENT LAND ISSUES
Micronesian Counselors
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
How can reform of the failing education system be carried out in an island group where pressures abound to keep good teachers and bad teachers alike? There are tried and tested methods that will help, the author suggests.
December 04, 2023 EDUCATION GOVERNMENT
Why Don't Our Government Offices Work?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Explanation of how cultural values and attitudes obstruct the creation of a government bureaucracy.
December 04, 1998 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT
Here's Where We're Headed. Which Way Should We Be Going?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ and Hilda Heine
A review of what the numbers say about the directions of the Micronesian governments.
December 04, 2023 ECONOMICS EDUCATION GOVERNMENT
Land: Public Use and Regulation
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Discussion of the importance of land for public service and the problems of acquiring it.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT LAND ISSUES
Becoming a Professional Victim
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Argues that the Marshall Islands’ lawsuit against Big Tobacco could be more damaging than the cigarettes they smoked.
December 04, 2023 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Why island societies with effective conflict resolution needs a western-style law system.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT JUSTICE & LAW
A Close Look at the Proposed Amendments to the FSM Constitution
John R. Haglelgam
An impartial review of the pros and cons of each of the 14 proposed constitutional amendments.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT JUSTICE & LAW
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Over-reliance on the courts to settle disputes, even though traditional means are available.
December 04, 2023 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT
The Chuuk Problem: At the Foot of the Political Pyramid
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Argument that Chuuk’s political impasse stems from its fragmented traditional authority system.
December 04, 2023 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Critique of the FSM bill proposing to grant amnesty to public officials prosecuted for corruption.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT JUSTICE & LAW
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Politics in the islands has been elevated to a new art form, while drifting from the ideal of public service.
December 04, 2023 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT
Francis X. Hezel, SJ and Eugenia Samuel
Report on a visit to Micronesian communities in the US with reflections on lessons learned.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT MIGRATION
Micronesian Governments: A View from the Outside
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
A presentation of the Findings of Transparency International reports on FSM, Palau and the Marshalls.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT
Peeking Into the Public Process
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Public access to government information conflicts with cultural views of how information is shared.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Accurate Statistics are essential for mapping out progress and fixing future goals
December 04, 2023 EDUCATION GOVERNMENT HEALTH
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Suggestions on priority areas for the FSM Government: health, education, care of the outer islands, economic development, monitoring progress through data collection, and social problems.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT
The Rules of the Road in Chuuk
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
The financial and political crisis in Chuuk stems from the shortcuts that people take to get what they need from the government, thus adding to the confusion.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT
Micsem Discussion
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
What will the FSM Government do to promote economic development and self-reliance before the end of the Compact funding period?
November 10, 1993 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Is the Congress of FSM Becoming Too Powerful?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The concentration of power in FSM Congress might make it the dominant force in the national government.
October 13, 1993 GOVERNMENT
What's the Fishing Industry Doing for FSM?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Comparative look at benefits from fishing rights fees and the local fishing industry in FSM
September 08, 1993 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Faith, Culture and Democracy in Truk
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Discussion of the fit between democracy and traditional authority in Chuuk, and how the church can help mediate.
April 30, 1988 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT RELIGION
Revenue Sharing Between the States and National Government
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Revenue sharing may be needed in view of the states' financial problems.
March 19, 1997 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
The YTK Proposal and the Future of Fishing in Pohnpei
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Japanese proposal to establish a large fishing industry on Pohnpei may threaten other fishing interests.
February 13, 1997 BUSINESS ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Discussion of a recent decision by Pohnpei Utilities Corporation to raise power and water rates.
January 24, 1996 GOVERNMENT SOCIAL ISSUES
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Discussion of the need for a population policy and the strong cultural forces against limiting family size.
October 18, 1995 GOVERNMENT SOCIAL ISSUES
Casino Gambling: Should it Be Allowed?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The pros and cons of legalizing casino gambling to stimulate development on Pohnpei.
September 06, 1995 GOVERNMENT SOCIAL ISSUES
What Can We Do to Improve Our Schools?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Improvement of education does not begin with money so much as good leadership and other factors.
March 29, 1995 EDUCATION GOVERNMENT
How Good is Our Health Care in FSM
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Primary health care emphasizing preventive health and a health insurance program would improve health care greatly.
January 31, 1995 GOVERNMENT HEALTH
Domestic Violence in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
With the breakdown of social mechanisms that once protected women, new means of protecting them from harm will have to be found.
November 30, 1994 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT SOCIAL ISSUES
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Explores the current status of foreign investment and debt in FSM
October 12, 1994 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Relations Between Pohnpei State and FSM
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Tensions between Pohnpei and the national government are linked to land rights, allocation of funds, and authority.
September 22, 1994 GOVERNMENT
Where Do Traditional Leaders Fit in Today's Society?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Traditional leaders have a distinct function, but can not easily be absorbed into the modern authority system.
May 12, 1994 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT
Women's Role in Micronesia: Then and Now
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Many of the traditional roles of women have eroded with modernization, raising the question of how adjustments can be made.
March 08, 1994 CULTURAL GOVERNMENT SOCIAL ISSUES
Is There a Place for Foreigners in Micronesia Today?
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
How can foreigners be integrated into Micronesian society better than they are at present?
April 13, 1994 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
Educating a generation to become financially self-reliant cannot be accomplished by the schools alone.
January 26, 1994 EDUCATION GOVERNMENT
Books
The First Taint of Civilization
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
A spirited tale of early exchanges between Micronesians and the West–from early Spanish explorers through 19th century whalers, traders, missionaries and beachcombers to the warship captains that planted the first foreign flags on the islands.
December 04, 1983 GOVERNMENT HISTORY
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
The fifty year period between 1690 and 1740 is extremely significant in the history of the Mariana Islands, although it has heretofore received little scholarly attention. Utilizing contemporary letters and reports penned by Jesuit missionaries who served in the islands, this book examines the major events of this period and their effects on traditional Chamorro society.
December 04, 1989 GOVERNMENT HISTORY
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
This coffee-table book is well illustrated with photos and drawings depicting the islands’ journey to modern times. Introductory essays link first-hand accounts by foreigners describing what they saw or did in the islands. The book embraces 400 years of history, from Magellan to US naval administration in early 1950s.
December 04, 1980 FAMILY CHANGE GOVERNMENT HISTORY
Micronesian Government: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Francis X. Hezel S.J.
This textbook focuses less on how the modern democratic government operates today than on how it evolved over time. It begins with the traditional authority systems in different island groups and then tracks the changes that impacted up to the present.
December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT HISTORY
articles
The FSM Education Sector and the Compact
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Recent educational statistics on FSM and the economic support needed in the future from the US
Unpublished, 2019.December 04, 2023 EDUCATION GOVERNMENT
The Open Ocean: The Future of Foreign Aid in the Pacific
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Ways in which the small Compact nations might support themselves in the future.
Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, Mar 1, 2017 (on-line).December 04, 2023 ECONOMICS GOVERNMENT
Pathway across the Pacific–and More
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Security in the Pacific as seen from the viewpoint of island nations.
In Banyan Analytics Brief. July 1, 2014.December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT
Keeping The Information Flow Open: A Key Condition for Good Government in Micronesia
Francis X. Hezel, S.J.
Cultural practices limit transparency and accountability in the islands.
Globalisation and Governance in the Pacific Islands, Edited by Stewart Firth, Canberra: ANU Press, 2006: 375-384. December 04, 2023 GOVERNMENT
Looking Ahead to the End of the Trusteeship, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
Summary of Micronesia’s Compact negotiations with the US.
Journal of Pacific History, Vol. 4, 1978: 204-210. December 04, 1978 GOVERNMENT
Micronesia's Education for Self-Government: Frolicking in the Backyard?
Francis X. Hezel, SJ
The government-run political education program has sacrificed passion and competing views in its effort to be non-partisan.
Pacific Asian Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1976: 62-69. Also published in: Catalyst: Social Pastoral Magazine for Melanesia, Vol. 5, No. 4, 1975: 23-35; Micronesian Independent, n.d.; Marianas Variety, n.d. December 04, 1975 GOVERNMENT