Pacific Institute of Public Policy

17 February, 2016

Dare to dream, but in PNG it’s not enough

Many people are commenting online on the impacts of decisions taken by the current Papua New Guinea government, with many expressing their feelings about a looming fiscal crisis. Dulciana Somare-Brash provides a raw assessment of the situation, saying the country will need more than a new crop of freshly elected leaders in 2017.

16 February, 2016

Derek Brien

Vanuatu’s new government signals change

Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas is the eleventh prime minister of Vanuatu. Derek Brien, spoke with ABC's Pacific Beat about what the future holds.

3 February, 2016

Nikunj Soni

Flying into the abyss?

Many people have commented on the saga surrounding the Vanuatu airport and the termination of flights critical to the tourism industry and economy. There are sensible solutions available to address the immediate works, and the longer-term fix does not need to bankrupt the country.

2 February, 2016

PiPP Staff

A deeper look at the Vanuatu election

On 22 January 2016 the people of Vanuatu went to the polls to elect the eleventh and most diverse national Parliament. In this post we look more closely at the results, which reveals democracy in Vanuatu is seemingly delivering a kind of micro federalisation. While this is reflective of the reality on the ground, it does not bode well for nation building, and presents a significant challenge for political parties to consolidate or grow their share of the popular vote.

28 January, 2016

Riyad Mucadam

The final motion

Riyad Mucadam reflects on several so called historic moments that took place in the Marshall Islands' Nitijela (parliament) during the past few weeks, one of them the placated, polite and procedural election of Dr. Hilda C. Heine as the new President.

17 December, 2015

Derek Brien

A year in review

PiPP will be taking a short break to recover from a tumultuous year, and get ready for 2016. This article reflects on the highs and lows of the year just past (and there is loads more content to look back on throughout the site). We will be back on deck in mid January. To all our readers we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!