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
SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Goal 16 aims to foster peaceful and inclusive societies, ensure justice for all, and establish effective, transparent, and inclusive institutions at every level. It seeks to create an environment where people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation, can live free from fear and feel safe in their daily lives, free from violence.
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and committed to tackling global challenges around SDG 16 peace, justice and strong institutions. Below are some of our outputs supporting this goal.
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
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
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
From dominance to disarray: The unravelling of FijiFirst and the future political landscape of Fiji
ROMITESH KANT | Part 2 of 2 The Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa, has issued a grave ultimatum to FijiFirst, demanding that… Read More
Pacific Outlook Bulletin | 26 June
TESS NEWTON CAIN | Ministers from PNG and Australia meet The 30th joint Papua New Guinea/Australia ministerial meeting was held recently in Port Moresby. Read More
The International Monetary Fund, Papua New Guinea and rapid foreign exchange reform
SEAN JACOBS | Part 1 of 3 The IMF’s return to Papua New Guinea (PNG) offers a symbolic and timely reminder of many overdue… Read More
From dominance to disarray: FijiFirst’s fallout from within
ROMITESH KANT | Part 1 of 2 The recent controversy surrounding salary increases for Fiji’s parliamentarians has sparked public outrage and triggered a… Read More
Echoes of justice: The International Criminal Court’s communication disconnect in Bangladesh/Myanmar
EMMA PALMER | The International Criminal Court (ICC) faces a significant challenge in effectively engaging with the situation in Bangladesh and Myanmar. The ICC… Read More
WHO and COVID-19: Stress testing the boundary of science and politics
SARA E DAVIES AND SOPHIE HARMAN | Specialised agencies like the World Health Organization (WHO) stress the importance of impartiality and independence to… Read More
