Pacific Institute of Public Policy - the leading independent think tank serving the Pacific islands community. http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/feed/atom 2012-03-09T01:53:20Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management 2011-12-06T01:15:19Z 2011-12-06T01:15:19Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/37-discussion-paper-19-food-for-thought

<p>It has often been said that nobody goes hungry in the Pacific, but is this true? Such assumptions are now being challenged by a number of indicators, suggesting real challenges around food security.</p>

<p>It has often been said that nobody goes hungry in the Pacific, but is this true? Such assumptions are now being challenged by a number of indicators, suggesting real challenges around food security.</p> 2011-07-21T04:08:35Z 2011-07-21T04:08:35Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/35-discussion-paper-18-urban-hymns

<p>Exploring the need for Pacific nations to better manage urbanisation.</p>

<p>Exploring the need for Pacific nations to better manage urbanisation.</p> 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/12-discussion-paper-17-youthquake

<p>Will democracy be sunk by demography? The need for political reform to governing systems across Melanesia as its young population booms.</p>

<p>Will democracy be sunk by demography? The need for political reform to governing systems across Melanesia as its young population booms.</p> 2010-12-13T00:00:00Z 2010-12-13T00:00:00Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/11-discussion-paper-16-micronesian-exodus

<p>How a range of public policies can shape a country’s experience with migration.</p>

<p>How a range of public policies can shape a country’s experience with migration.</p> 2010-10-20T00:00:00Z 2010-10-20T00:00:00Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/9-discussion-paper-15-island-dreaming

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p> 2010-06-16T00:00:00Z 2010-06-16T00:00:00Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/10-discussion-paper-14-aid-trade-charade-

<p>Rethinking the language and assumptions of the aid-centric approach to development in the Pacific.</p>

<p>Rethinking the language and assumptions of the aid-centric approach to development in the Pacific.</p> 2010-04-20T00:00:00Z 2010-04-20T00:00:00Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/13-discussion-paper-13-regional-migration

<p>An abridged version of <em><a target="_blank" href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-8373.2009.01407.x/abstract">‘Resources, population and migration in the Pacific: Connecting islands and rim’</a></em> by Brian Opeskin and Therese MacDermott.</p>

<p>An abridged version of <em><a target="_blank" href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-8373.2009.01407.x/abstract">‘Resources, population and migration in the Pacific: Connecting islands and rim’</a></em> by Brian Opeskin and Therese MacDermott.</p> 2009-12-14T00:00:00Z 2009-12-14T00:00:00Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/14-discussion-paper-12-climate-countdown

<p>The sirens have sounded on climate change. Pacific islands are on the frontline and some are facing an existential threat to their very existence.</p>

<p>The sirens have sounded on climate change. Pacific islands are on the frontline and some are facing an existential threat to their very existence.</p> 2009-10-20T00:00:00Z 2009-10-20T00:00:00Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/16-discussion-paper-11-defining-pacer-plus

<p>Inclusive national consultation for wider participation in PACER Plus discussions.</p>

<p>Inclusive national consultation for wider participation in PACER Plus discussions.</p> 2009-07-27T00:00:00Z 2009-07-27T00:00:00Z http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/15-discussion-paper-10-vanuatus-economic-growth

<p>Little noticed, economic growth in Vanuatu has accelerated in recent years dispelling the myth that Pacific economies cannot grow.</p>

<p>Little noticed, economic growth in Vanuatu has accelerated in recent years dispelling the myth that Pacific economies cannot grow.</p>