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Small States Network for Economic Development (SSNED)
The SSNED provides a mechanism of peer learning through twinning arrangements designed to support small states’ sustainable development efforts. According the Network’s statute its mission is to facilitate the exchange of “best practices” among small states, to promote the increased integration of the concerns and interests of small states into the policies and programmes of the international community, and to undertake or support such related actions as will further these goals and the sustainable development of SSNED Members. Membership in the Network is free of charge.

Funded Support for Institutional Development

The Network funds twinning arrangements between small states, where expertise from one small state is utilised by another small state for institutional development in the public and private sectors. The SSNED welcomes proposals from potential beneficiary states in this regard

Funded Support for Training Workshops

The Network also funds workshops on themes related to its Work Programme. A forthcoming workshop will focus on competition law and policy in the Caribbean region. Institutions are invited to submit proposals for training workshops on themes relating to its Work Programme

Background
The [establishment] of the Small States Network for Economic Development (SSNED) was first proposed by Malta at the 2005 Small States Forum held in Washington, and the mandate to establish it was given by the 2006 Small States Forum held in Singapore. The Network is [governed] by a Board of Trustees in line with its statute. Malta was elected as the Chair and Barbados as the Vice-Chair at the second meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Network held on 29 February 2008 in Malta. These positions will be held on a two-year rotational basis.

Secretariat
Currently the Secretariat of the Network is it composed of three persons namely Professor Lino Briguglio as Director, with [Mr Dave Pulis] as Administrator and Ms Maryrose Vella as assistant administrator. The Network has been registered as a legal entity in Malta and its secretariat is located at Valletta, Malta.