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.

3 October, 2012

ART OF DEVELOPMENT

DP22 - The creative economy has often been overlooked as a driver of economic growth, but is known to have important knock-on effects.

Analysis of Vanuatu political party platforms

16 September, 2012

PiPP Staff

Analysis of Vanuatu political party platforms

In the lead up to the 2012 election PiPP provided a summary analysis of the policy platforms of Vanuatu’s political parties. This analysis was published as a supplement to the national daily newspaper, and followed extensive consultations with the parties.

12 September, 2012

PiPP Staff

MP Face to Face

Pioneered in Vanuatu ahead of the 2012 national elections, PiPP facilitated a series of public forums bringing together members of Parliament and their constituents for a lively discussion on key policy issues.

9 September, 2012

PiPP Staff

MP Face to Face

7 July, 2012

PiPP Staff

Building the creative economy

A panel discussion covered in the sidelines of the Festival of Pacific Arts to discuss how investment in the arts and culture can contribute to economic growth in the region

1 July, 2012

Erika Morishita

MP Face to Face

Dialogue for Democracy is a documentary focused on civic engagement in Vanuatu. It follows Mary Jack Kaviamu, the Electoral Commission and the PiPP team as…

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UNSURE REFUGE

DP25 – Predatory lending practices are leading some Pacific island countries toward insolvency.
NET BENEFITS

DP20 – The coconut wireless is being upgraded. Internet uptake and mobile telephony is increasing in the Pacific, shifting the technological and social landscape.
THE ART OF NEGOTIATION

DP08 – Negotiating a Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) between the Pacific island countries, Australia and New Zealand. Who benefits?

ABRAÇO

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

A photo essay by Dan McGarry, detailing the impact of the unprecedented force of cyclone Pam on Vanuatu.
Snapshots from Dili

Ben Bohane shows us how things looked at the Dili Conference