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.

20 February, 2013

VOX POP – Governance in the Pacific

Young people from throughout the Pacific give their views on the state of governance in their country and around the region.

Victoria University – Pacific islands public policy project

11 February, 2013

PiPP Staff

Victoria University – Pacific islands public policy project

PiPP has actively supported the development and implementation of this project that focuses on improving policy practices through dialogue and maximising technology advances.

7 February, 2013

PiPP Staff

Household vulnerability and resilience to economic shocks

Led by RMIT University Associate Professor Simon Feeny, who is also a PiPP associate, this research provides a rich new body of evidence to inform the policy debate and help shape new social protection measures in our region.

Supporting the UN High Level Panel on post-2015 agenda

6 January, 2013

PiPP Staff

Supporting the UN High Level Panel on post-2015 agenda

PiPP provided advisory services and support to H.E. Emilia Pires, Timor-Leste finance minister and g7+ chair, in her role on the UN Secretary General’s High Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Agenda.

1 January, 2013

Matt Temar

Solomon Islands TRC Final Report

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31 December, 2012

Derek Brien

2012 – a year in review

PiPP reached another significant milestone in 2012, celebrating our fifth anniversary. In this article we present an overview of our work for the year in the context of what was happening in our region and beyond. Themes explored include Elections and politics, Geopolitics and security, aid, Regional integration, Sustainable development.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

DP19 – It has often been said that nobody goes hungry in the Pacific, but is this true? Agricultural production has declined in recent decades and it’s not just natural disasters which can impact on food security.
ISLAND DREAMING

DP15 – We have had decades of ‘big man’ politics – now we need to refine the big ideas, and have island leaders articulate their vision and timeline for our Pacific community.
KEEPING THE PEACE

DP26 – There is a wider understanding of security issues emerging, such as the nexus between peace and development and what ensures ‘human security’ more broadly.

Vanuatu’s 2015 Spending Priorities

At this time of year the government begins thinking about where to allocate additional money for next year. Here are some of the top spending priorities.
IN PICTURES

In a historic presentation, West Papuan leaders representing their newly unified movement, have applied for membership of the MSG. Dan McGarry captures the ceremony in a photo essay.
ABRAÇO

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