Thursday Sep 09

PiPP in the media

Pacific lessons from the Economic Partnership Agreement

Trade Negotiations Insights • Volume 8 • Number 3 • MARCH 2009

A trade deal between the world’s largest economic region, the European Union – and the world’s smallest – the Pacific – was never going to be easy. But it may not be just a case of bullying by the big guys. The Pacific countries could have prepared better, ensured that their interests were properly represented, and collaborated more appropriately. Reflecting on this experience and where missteps were taken, the Pacific should now apply the lessons learnt to ensure a strong outcome for their EPA negotiations and a positive way forward for the region. 

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Beyond fish and coconuts: Trade agreements in the Pacific

Pacific Islands News Association, 25 MARCH 2009  READ HERE

Solomon Star, 26 MARCH 2009  READ HERE 

Maniuri acknowledges work of PiPP

VBTC - Radio Vanuatu, 18 MARCH 2009
 
Director General of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management, George Maniuri has acknowledged the work done by the Pacific Institute of Public Policy based in Port Vila.
 

ADB calls for increased membership contributions

Vanuatu Daily Post, 17 MARCH 2009

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Pacific Island members of ADB warned of cash contributions

Monday, 16 March 2009 11:00

Radio New Zealand International, 16 MARCH 2009

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