Pacific Institute of Public Policy

WTO: Where are we heading?

Kaliopate Tavola discusses the issues central to the future of the WTO. As a former WTO permanent representative, he says despite all overtures at reforming it, this global international organization is fracturing and may be beyond repair.
Fisheries as foreign policy

The United States Multilateral Fisheries Treaty benefitted the United States and not Pacific island governments because the conditions for equity based on resource ownership and appropriate sharing were not considered in the treaty, writes Walter Diamana.
Island geostrategy

Kaliopate Tavola asks if a 'stable regional order’ as envisioned by Australia and New Zealand is being achieved at a time when their inclusion in Pacific regional architecture is being questioned.

15 November, 2013

The Pacific’s billion-dollar question

The news that China will provide a further USD 1 billion in concessional loans to Pacific island countries has been met with a general sense of jubilation. But this may well be a cause for concern rather than celebration.

14 November, 2013

PiPP Staff

Frequent flyer ‘madness’

'It's time to stop this madness': Philippines plea at UN climate talks

14 November, 2013

Kiery Manassah

USD1 billion loan for Pacific

Avoiding the sensitive subject of increasing debt burdens for some Pacific nations, China has announced further loans at second China-Pacific forum

14 November, 2013

Ben Bohane

URUZGAN WANTOKS

Leaving the Guam Battalion behind for a few days, Ben Bohane finds Melanesian soldiers operating with the Australians in Uruzgan province.

13 November, 2013

Jenn Bowtell

Pacific warms up for COP19

Pacific island states are challenging the international community to live up to their climate commitments

Consolidating democracy in a pluralistic society

11 November, 2013

PiPP Staff

Consolidating democracy in a pluralistic society

" I cannot see in the entire world that there is one example proving that democracy alone solves all political, social and economic problems." A stinging critique of the state of global democracy by Timor Leste prime minister Xanana Gusmao

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LESSONS FROM THE EPA

DP01 – A trade deal between the European Union and the Pacific was never going to be easy. Pacific governments need to be wary if they are to secure a good deal.
SMALL CAN BE BEAUTIFUL

DP04 – A new way of looking at small island economies, tailored to their specific needs, should recognise the impact of aid spending and market limitations.
BETTER TRADE FOR THE PACIFIC

DP05 – An update on emerging trade agreements being negotiated by Pacific Island countries and the pressures they face.

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BULA-STAN

Ben Bohane seeks out the Fijians and Tongans operating in Helmand province
VANUATU BUDGET 2014

In this special interactive feature, we provide a detailed, drill-down view of annual government spending.