Approaching 50: Tocqueville and democracy in Papua New Guinea
SEAN JACOBS | As Papua New Guinea (PNG) approaches its 49th year, I recently found myself reflecting on the state of its democracy. A… Read More
Commentary
Bangladesh at a crossroads: Hasina’s departure and what lies ahead
IYANATUL ISLAM | Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s longest-serving Prime Minister and the world’s longest-serving female head of government, could not escape the inevitable cycle of… Read More
Labour schemes, remittances and the Pacific: Role for academia
SAKIUSA NABOU | This article will highlight the context that can help change the conversation about the economic and social challenges of the Pacific… Read More
Populist forces, Pacific voices: Does Pacific leadership also need a ‘step up’?
SEAN JACOBS | In the lead up to Brexit, European Union (EU) critics pointed to the EU’s 265 page and 60,000-plus word constitution. Read More
Embedding youth, civil society and the media into Australia’s engagement with the Pacific
MARVIN GIRELLI AND HEATHER WRATHALL | The Albanese Government recently released its new Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy. The Strategy aims to provide a framework… Read More
Harnessing technology for small business growth in the Pacific
JEFF LIEW | Small business owners like Rosa have embarked on their entrepreneurial journey with a dream of seeking financial stability and independence. But… Read More
China’s Third Plenary 2024: Key takeaways of a high-significance meeting for green growth and China’s overseas engagement
JING ZHANG AND CHRISTOPH NEDOPIL | Much has been already written about the Third Plenum (or the Third Plenary) of China’s 20th Central Committee. Read More
Bridging the digital divide by enhancing effective digital finance usage among the poor: An RCT project | Part 2
MAYANK SHARMA AND SHAWN HUNTER | Digital financial services (DFS) have the potential to be transformative for developing nations, especially among low- to middle-income individuals. Read More
Fiji’s Budget 2024-2025: A closer look at debt and efficiency
SAKIUSA NABOU | The Minister for Finance delivered the National Budget Address on 28 June 2024 under the theme of “an Economically Stable,… Read More
Resolving Papua New Guinea’s human capital deficit with more than just funding
SEAN JACOBS | Part 3 of 3 In 2006, the World Bank published a report titled Where is the Wealth of Nations? Measuring Capital… Read More
