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.
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.
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.
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.
A first of its kind in Vanuatu, this publication offers people interested in Vanuatu politics and Vanuatu’s many friends around the world up to date information about the political parties and movements which have shaped and will continue to shape the political landscape.
PiPP facilitiated a number of round table discussions to accompany the launch of the Pacific Economic Survey in both Vanuatu and Solomon Islands and organized ongoing media engagements on the survey themes.
DP02- The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) is the strongest sub-regional political and economic alliance in the Pacific. How is it impacting Pacific regionalism?
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.