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Social protection programs are making real progress in the Pacific but differ greatly according to context, says Hilman ...
Disability equity in election processes is not just about voter participation but about equal citizenship throughout the ...
It is worth reflecting on the political pressures, costs and risks that come with the prestige of hosting a leaders‘ meeting, says Sione Tekiteki.
Unity lies in challenging colonial labels and celebrating the rich, diverse and interconnected tapestry of all Pasifika ...
The story of the relationship between the two national universities is also the story of the relationship between two nations, says Sinclair Dinnen.
This book prompts us to ask the hard questions about PNG's economic development about what’s worked, what hasn’t and what must change, says Matthew Morris.
The leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) will gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from 8-12 September 2025 for the 54th annual summit of the region’s premier political body. This year’s meeting ...
In January this year, the managing director of Papua New Guinea’s Mineral Resources Authority declared that the proposal to develop what had once been touted as the world’s first deep-sea mine would ...
Foreign aid was increased by 4% over what had been projected last year to bring the 2024-25 aid budget to $4.961 billion, virtually unchanged from the (inflation-adjusted) 2023-24 level of $4.900 ...
Last year, we tried to identify as accurately as possible the number of people with a Pacific Island heritage living in Australia counted in the 2006, 2011 and 2016 censuses. Now 2021 census data is ...
Although the Trump administration is now attempting to walk back some of the most obviously murderous aspects of its aid freeze, its ramifications remain: the damage already done, the effects on work ...