PiPP Discussion Papers Pacific Institute of Public Policy - the leading independent think tank serving the Pacific islands community. http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers?ItemId=93 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:53:16 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb Discussion Paper 19: FOOD FOR THOUGHT http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/37-discussion-paper-19-food-for-thought http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/37-discussion-paper-19-food-for-thought 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.

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Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:15:19 +0000
Discussion Paper 18: URBAN HYMNS http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/35-discussion-paper-18-urban-hymns http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/35-discussion-paper-18-urban-hymns Exploring the need for Pacific nations to better manage urbanisation.

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Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:08:35 +0000
Discussion Paper 17: YOUTHQUAKE http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/12-discussion-paper-17-youthquake http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/12-discussion-paper-17-youthquake Will democracy be sunk by demography? The need for political reform to governing systems across Melanesia as its young population booms.

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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000
Discussion Paper 16: MICRONESIAN EXODUS http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/11-discussion-paper-16-micronesian-exodus http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/11-discussion-paper-16-micronesian-exodus How a range of public policies can shape a country’s experience with migration.

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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000
Discussion Paper 15: ISLAND DREAMING http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/9-discussion-paper-15-island-dreaming http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/9-discussion-paper-15-island-dreaming 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.

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Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000
Discussion Paper 14: AID, TRADE, CHARADE? http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/10-discussion-paper-14-aid-trade-charade- http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/10-discussion-paper-14-aid-trade-charade- Rethinking the language and assumptions of the aid-centric approach to development in the Pacific.

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Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000
Discussion Paper 13: REGIONAL MIGRATION http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/13-discussion-paper-13-regional-migration http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/13-discussion-paper-13-regional-migration An abridged version of ‘Resources, population and migration in the Pacific: Connecting islands and rim’ by Brian Opeskin and Therese MacDermott.

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Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000
Discussion Paper 12: CLIMATE COUNTDOWN http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/14-discussion-paper-12-climate-countdown http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/14-discussion-paper-12-climate-countdown The sirens have sounded on climate change. Pacific islands are on the frontline and some are facing an existential threat to their very existence.

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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000
Discussion Paper 11: DEFINING PACER 'PLUS' http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/16-discussion-paper-11-defining-pacer-plus http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/16-discussion-paper-11-defining-pacer-plus Inclusive national consultation for wider participation in PACER Plus discussions.

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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000
Discussion Paper 10: VANUATU'S ECONOMIC GROWTH http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/15-discussion-paper-10-vanuatus-economic-growth http://www.pacificpolicy.org/publications/discussion-papers/15-discussion-paper-10-vanuatus-economic-growth Little noticed, economic growth in Vanuatu has accelerated in recent years dispelling the myth that Pacific economies cannot grow.

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Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000