Melanesian School Debate

Supporting the development of important life skills (critical thinking, public speaking and academic research) the Melanesian School Debate sees secondary students from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu debating current policy issues in a sub-regional competition.

15 December, 2015

PiPP Staff

Melanesian School Debate, Port Vila 2015

From 23-27 November 2015, secondary students from Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands came together in Port Vila to vie for the title of Melanesian school debating champions. Topics included governing systems, climate change, poverty, peacekeeping, and international diplomacy.

Melanesian School Debate 2015 in pictures

14 December, 2015

PiPP Staff

Melanesian School Debate 2015 in pictures

Throughout the week students impressed the audience and adjudicators with their eloquence and understanding of key regional and international issues. Faced with some of the same themes debated in parliaments around the Pacific, the students demonstrated great potential as future leaders.

Melanesian School Debate, Port Moresby 2014

29 November, 2014

PiPP Staff

Melanesian School Debate, Port Moresby 2014

The Pacific Institute of Public Policy has partnered with the Papua New Guinea based Institute of Business Studies to co-host the first Melanesian School Debate Competition in Port Moresby in November 2014.

Melanesian School Debate 2014 in pictures

28 November, 2014

PiPP Staff

Melanesian School Debate 2014 in pictures

Young leaders from around Melanesia put on an impressive display for the first ever Melanesian School Debate. With debate a new concept for many, the opportunity to come together compete and improve with fellow students proved an invaluable experience.