People Partners
We work with government (elected leaders, political advisors, civil servants), development agencies (intergovernmental organisations, multilateral and bilateral aid donors, international NGOs, regional forums and networks), academia (universities, colleges and technical experts) and civil society (community based organisations, NGOs, churches and the media).
Our partners share common development goals, but key messages (despite the best intentions) are often lost in translation (or the lack of it). For example, in the Pacific, the use of English can alienate indigenous policy and decision makers. Policy practitioners need evidence based research that can be aligned with the political reality. Information can be a closely guarded source of power.
PiPP offers a unique bridge between partners. We bring together the right people with the latest thinking and information. By tapping into existing national and regional networks, we avoid duplication and strengthen the influence of stakeholders in development policy.
As we grow, we hope that so too does the opportunity for people to share ideas and experiences – because it is through such sharing that creative solutions to problems are found. Creative solutions that are steeped in cultural and political relevance. Creative ideas that respond not just to problems, but also that seek to steer policy in new directions based on visionary thought and empirical evidence.
We are indebted to the people and organisations that have supported us through our infancy, and look forward to continuing these relationships as PiPP matures. In particular, we are most grateful for the core and project funding provided from AusAID, the Governance for Growth Program and the Australian Political Parties for Democracy Program.Â
In addition to funding we have been most fortunate to have received in-kind support from a number of organisations including:
Overseas Development Institute (UK)
Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI)
Lowy Institute (Sydney)
National Research Institute (PNG)
University Samoa
ANU and USP.
We would also like to recognise the support of the Government of Vanuatu, and it was this support that confirmed the decision to locate the head office here – against the prevailing thought that regional offices can only be located in Suva.
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