Pacific Institute of Public Policy

30 March, 2016

The world is talking about migration – so should we!

We need to start a more nuanced discussion on migration in this part of the world given the global discourse on this topic. Here Giff Johnson considers the issues from a north Pacific perspective, highlighting the little considered role of veterans returning to serve their own countries after years in the US military.

Dare to dream, but in PNG it’s not enough

17 February, 2016

Dulciana Somare-Brash

Dare to dream, but in PNG it’s not enough

Many people are commenting online on the impacts of decisions taken by the current Papua New Guinea government, with many expressing their feelings about a looming fiscal crisis. Dulciana Somare-Brash provides a raw assessment of the situation, saying the country will need more than a new crop of freshly elected leaders in 2017.

7 December, 2015

PiPP Staff

Must Melanesia globalise to succeed?

This is a transcript of Jonathan Guyant's statement at the grand final of the Melanesian School Debate competition, staged last week in Port Vila. Jonathan was the first speaker of the Vanuatu team arguing against the motion that Melanesia must globalise to succeed. He was awarded Best Speaker for the debate final.

New law on the informal economy could be a game changer for PNG (part 2)

12 November, 2015

Busa Jeremiah Wenogo

New law on the informal economy could be a game changer for PNG (part 2)

In the second of a two-part blog, Busa Jeremiah Wenogo provided further insight into how PNG is undertaking reform of its informal economy. Documenting PNG’s case will hopefully provide policy makers in other parts of the Pacific with ideas on how to best grow their informal sectors.

What China’s ‘Belt and Road’ initiative means for the Pacific

4 November, 2015

Kalafi Moala

What China’s ‘Belt and Road’ initiative means for the Pacific

As the United States and China offer competing economic visions for the Pacific, Kalafi Moala examines China's latest initiative following on from its Maritime Silk Route policy, suggesting there may be opportunities for the islands beyond economics.

New law on the informal economy could be a game changer for PNG (Part one)

3 November, 2015

Busa Jeremiah Wenogo

New law on the informal economy could be a game changer for PNG (Part one)

In the first of a two-part blog, Busa Jeremiah Wenogo analyses the review of the Informal Sector Development & Control Act 2004, providing insight into how PNG is undertaking reform of its informal economy. Documenting PNG’s case will hopefully provide policy makers in other parts of the Pacific with ideas on how to best grow their informal sectors.