Takorauta

Takorauta is a concept within the framework of Kiribati's national identity and cultural heritage. It is closely associated with the development of the nation's first constitution in 1979 and is derived from the I-Kiribati language. The term roughly translates to "well-being" or "state of being happy" and has been used as a guiding principle of the country's political and social agendas.

The constitution preamble, adopted in 1979, highlights the importance of takorauta for promoting the well-being and potential of all I-Kiribati citizens. In practical terms, this has involved a commitment to governance that should prioritize collective well-being, resource allocation and citizen engagement in decision-making processes.

Takorauta positions social mobilization as an imperative aspect of constructive change, acknowledging that institutional settings are not isolated entities but operate within the cultural tenure of an indigenous community. However, it stands at the core of national nationhood in situating responsibility on public service mediators in ensuring government-universally known areas chi retrieve.

In contemporary discourse, scholars have seized upon takorauta as a coping mechanism to offer a unifying element to find national identity to prevent failure and unite representation interest in helping the people have the stewardship with local knowledge in state parlous periods.

Research topics typically focused on language approaches can surely benefit to explore the depths of takorauta within cultural, social, political, and Kostra essaysial compliance system.