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.

16 September, 2013

What Majuro meant for Polynesia?

As each Forum country representative returns home after the Majuro Forum meetings, one question looms highest among all others: what has been discussed, decided, or achieved during these annual meetings that will make a difference to member countries?

12 September, 2013

Kiery Manassah

NZ eases sanctions on Fiji

New Zealand revokes sporting sanctions and pledges to support 2014 Fiji elections

11 September, 2013

Kiery Manassah

Australia urged to rethink aid cuts

Analysts say the new Australian policy on foreign aid is ‘short-sighted’.

11 September, 2013

Kiery Manassah

PM Lilo asked to step down

Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo comes under pressure from civil society groups

11 September, 2013

PiPP Staff

Oceania Development Network

PiPP is an executive member of ODN, which aims to build capacity amongst young and emerging Pacific island researchers on issues of policy relevant to the Oceania region.

10 September, 2013

Kiery Manassah

Pacific reacts to Abbott’s election

Australia’s PM-elect is getting warm congratulations from all corners of the globe

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BEYOND FISH AND COCONUTS

DP03 – Are the islands heading for a free-trade paradise or are they forever lumbered with a colonial inheritance.
CLIMATE SECURITY

DP23 – As climate change begins to bite, Pacific governments are moving to think more deeply about how to integrate climate change into national security and other development policies.
URBAN HYMNS

DP18 – Urbanisation needs to be seen and managed as a national priority, while a new mindset is required that can look positively at the urban process.

EYES IN THE SKY

Ben Bohane joins Guam Battalion troops being trained in the use of drones.
ABRAÇO

Timor Leste is a decidedly imperfect place, but see for yourself: it’s nowhere near a failed state.
BULA-STAN

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