Eminent Speakers Series
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Commentary
Analysis and opinion from our staff, associates and contributing experts. The views expressed in these articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Pacific Institute of Public Policy. Do you feel you have something to add to the conversation? Write for us.
Pushing the boundaries
Kalafi Moala examines why Fiji seems to be backtracking on its former position on Minerva. Obviously the geopolitical issue, which Tonga’s full submission on the outer limits of its continental shelf raises, is the relationship to deep-sea mineral exploration.
Government policies, agencies undermine business development
Pacific governments need to find a better way to foster private sector growth. An approach worth taking up is to invest in already established businesses that have the human resource, physical infrastructure and demonstrated business experience, writes Giff Johnson.
Sedition, e-libel the new media front line
Just as much as it needs to reach across an increasingly globalised world, journalism in the Pacific needs to strike a renewed bond with its communities—trust, participation, engagement and empowerment are essential, writes David Robie.
PNG Border tension
Tension remains high along the PNG / Indonesia border following an attack by pro-independence OPM guerrillas from West Papua on an Indonesian border post. Both the PNG Defence Force and more Indonesian troops have been mobilised to the border, reports Ben Bohane.
Pacific’s high teen pregnancy rates
High teen pregnancy rates are a challenge to national development in the Pacific, nevertheless, it is fair to say that this issue has not grabbed the attention of government health and development policy makers in the region, writes Giff Johnson.