THE Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has farewelled one of its senior staff members, Madam Lanelle Tanangada, who is departing for Australia to further her studies.
Madam Tanangada has played a critical role in PIMEU in her capacity as Policy Secretary for the Social Sector, overseeing six sector line ministries. Among the highlights of her tenure at PIMEU is her leadership of the Social Sector team in overseeing the rollout of the newly legislated Education Act 2023.
Coincidentally, the Act came into force during her tenure as Minister for Education and Human Resources Development.
Prior to her posting at PIMEU, Madam Tanangada served two terms as the Member of Parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara. She first entered Parliament through the 2018 by-election and successfully retained the seat in the 2019 National General Elections.
Madam Tanangada will pursue a Master’s degree in Public Policy at the prestigious Australian National University (ANU), with her studies fully funded by the Australian Government.
In her parting words to colleagues, she encouraged them to “continue serving the Government with diligence and respect.”
