K*Star – expanding the knowledge sector
PiPP is part of an international team of knowledge sector practitioners seeking to improve connections between policy, research and practice.
Research
The following showcases original research undertaken by PiPP together with research projects we have collaborated on or have otherwise supported.
An evaluation of policy dialogue in the Australian aid program
The Office of Development Effectiveness at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade commissioned a think piece from PiPP as part of its evaluation on ‘Thinking and Working Politically’.
Joining the world’s economic Parliament
PiPP's independent analysis of Vanuatu's bid to join the WTO presented an accessible guide to policymakers and he general public and demolished some of the myths about joining the global multilateral trading system.
Improving Public Policy – A North Pacific case study
A pilot study in collaboration with Asia Development Bank to investigate locally derived, country - specific strategies for improving policy processes and provide a much stronger understanding of existing policy processes, capacities and conditions.
Melanesian Poll
In a first for the region, PiPP piloted a simultaneous telephone poll across the four Melanesian countries (Fiji, PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu) exploring key international relationships.
Gender equality in political governance
This research project investigated the perceptions and attitudes towards women’s political participation. The findings demonstrate there is overwhelming support for more women in parliament. Less clear is how this can be achieved.