Te Mato Akamoeau Office of the Ombudsman of Cook Islands Reported Weaknesses: • Time, budget and human resources (3 person team) • Dependency on key individuals • Limited expertise • Difficulty scaling up • Burn-out risk • Vulnerability to external factors. Reported Strengths: • Diverse Perspectives - Creative problem-solving and innovative solutions • Passion and Commitment - Go above and beyond for the success of the project (to a certain extent) • Strong community ties - Understanding of cultural nuances, priorities and needs of our community • Flexible and Adaptable - Having a small team gives us the ability to pivot and there is a smaller communication loop • Holistic approach - Long-term sustainability is at the forefront of the approach. First meeting of the Alliance at the Cook Islands Ombudsman’s Office. (Photo by the Cook Islands Office) Next Steps Pacific NHRIs will continue to facilitate these HRCLD projects over the next 12 months, at which stage it is anticipated that the communities will know how to identify and address those further human rights issues impacting on them. APF HRCLD Guide 61