Discussion Papers Pacific Institute of Public Policy - the leading independent think tank serving the Pacific islands community. /publications/discussion-papers/category/58 2010-12-01T10:13:41Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management Discussion Paper 1: LESSONS FROM THE EPA 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/2/raw A trade deal between the European Union and the Pacific was never going to be easy. A trade deal between the European Union and the Pacific was never going to be easy. Discussion Paper 02: MELANESIAN SPEARHEAD GROUP 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/3/raw The MSG is the strongest sub-regional political and economic alliance in the Pacific. The MSG is the strongest sub-regional political and economic alliance in the Pacific. Discussion Paper 03: BEYOND FISH AND COCONUTS 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/4/raw Trade agreements in the Pacific islands. Trade agreements in the Pacific islands. Discussion Paper 04: SMALL CAN BE BEAUTIFUL 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/5/raw A new way of looking at small island economies. A new way of looking at small island economies. Discussior 06: GOING MOBILE IN VANUATU 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/6/raw Social and economic impact study exploring how households use telecommunications and the impact on livelihoods. Social and economic impact study exploring how households use telecommunications and the impact on livelihoods. Discussion Paper 07: ADB MEMBERSHIP FEES 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z 2009-05-05T13:49:03Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/7/raw Why increasing the cost of ADB membership matters for Pacific island countries. Why increasing the cost of ADB membership matters for Pacific island countries. Discussion Paper 05: BETTER TRADE FOR THE PACIFIC 2009-05-05T13:49:36Z 2009-05-05T13:49:36Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/8/raw Pacific island countries are faced with increasing calls for coercive integration and time bound trade liberalisation. Pacific island countries are faced with increasing calls for coercive integration and time bound trade liberalisation. Discussion Paper 08: THE ART OF NEGOTIATION 2009-05-27T18:39:21Z 2009-05-27T18:39:21Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/12/raw Negotiating a Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations between the Pacific island countries, Australia and New Zealand. Negotiating a Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations between the Pacific island countries, Australia and New Zealand. Discussion Paper 09: LENDING FIJI A HAND 2009-07-08T10:50:53Z 2009-07-08T10:50:53Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/13/raw A briefing paper on the Fiji crisis, calling for international engagement and the commencement of a national dialogue to bring an end to military rule. A briefing paper on the Fiji crisis, calling for international engagement and the commencement of a national dialogue to bring an end to military rule. Discussion Paper 10: VANUATU'S ECONOMIC GROWTH 2009-07-25T22:28:53Z 2009-07-25T22:28:53Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/14/raw Little noticed, economic growth in Vanuatu has accelerated in recent years dispelling the myth that Pacific economies cannot grow. Little noticed, economic growth in Vanuatu has accelerated in recent years dispelling the myth that Pacific economies cannot grow. Discussion Paper 11: DEFINING PACER 'PLUS' 2009-10-19T14:57:58Z 2009-10-19T14:57:58Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/15/raw Inclusive national consultation for wider participation in PACER Plus discussions. Inclusive national consultation for wider participation in PACER Plus discussions. Discussion Paper 12: CLIMATE COUNTDOWN 2009-12-02T03:50:25Z 2009-12-02T03:50:25Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/17/raw The human impact of climate change and how adaptation measures should meet development challenges. The human impact of climate change and how adaptation measures should meet development challenges. Discussion Paper 13: REGIONAL MIGRATION 2010-04-23T17:30:51Z 2010-04-23T17:30:51Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/20/raw An abridged version of ‘Resources, population and migration in the Pacific: Connecting islands and rim’ by Brian Opeskin and Therese MacDermott. An abridged version of ‘Resources, population and migration in the Pacific: Connecting islands and rim’ by Brian Opeskin and Therese MacDermott. Discussion Paper 14: AID, TRADE, CHARADE? 2010-06-15T15:31:48Z 2010-06-15T15:31:48Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/21/raw Rethinking the language and assumptions of the aid-centric approach to development in the Pacific. Rethinking the language and assumptions of the aid-centric approach to development in the Pacific. Discussion Paper 15: ISLAND DREAMING 2010-10-19T17:14:06Z 2010-10-19T17:14:06Z /publications/discussion-papers/doc/22/raw A fresh look at Pacific regionalism. CORRECTION: Palau was incorrectly shown on Table 1 as having ratified PACER in the original release (21.10.10) - this was corrected on 27.10.10. A fresh look at Pacific regionalism. CORRECTION: Palau was incorrectly shown on Table 1 as having ratified PACER in the original release (21.10.10) - this was corrected on 27.10.10.