About Us
The Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development shall be headed by a Minister who shall be responsible for the administration and management of the subject matters captured in Section 117 of Title 2 of the Palau National Code.
The Minister shall coordinate the programs of the Ministry with appropriate authorities, boards, and commissions. The Minister shall be responsible for the performance of the duties and functions of the following offices, bureaus, and divisions.
Our Vision
We are the Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism, and Development—also known as MHRTCD. We recognize that our people and culture are our most valuable assets. We aspire to ensure Palauans and the youth of Palau are accorded the best opportunities to succeed in the areas of tourism, the arts and business development. We are here to build a confident and resilient Palau and what that means is a fulfilled and engaged people with a vibrant community living in a cohesive and caring society.
Our Mission
“A Kot a Rechad er Belau” MHRCTD is all about putting Palauan People First – and that means ensuring life enriching opportunities in human resource, culture, tourism and economic development for a successful life are made available to our people. We are here to strike the balance between preserving our ancient culture, customs and traditions while inspiring youth innovation and modernization. After all, we are part of the global world however we must take strides to ensure our language and cultural identity remains intact into the future.
