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
SDG 8 Decent work and economic growth
Worldwide, labour productivity has risen, and unemployment rates have fallen. Nevertheless, further advancements are essential to boost job prospects, particularly for youth, minimise informal employment, address labour market disparities (like the gender pay gap), ensure safe working conditions, and enhance financial service access for enduring and inclusive economic growth.
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and committed to tackling global challenges around SDG 8 decent work and economic growth. Below are some of our outputs supporting this goal.
A Games Economy: The economic impact of hosting the Pacific Games (SOL2023)
ANGELINE ROHOIA, KATIE LONGE’AU AND MARCO MALUSÀ | “Challenge, Celebrate, Unite”. Read More
A practical way to resolve Papua New Guinea’s electricity crisis
SEAN JACOBS | Part 2 of 3 The IMF’s return to PNG is an opportunity to revisit the status of PNG’s State Owned Enterprises… 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
Digital economies in the Pacific
DOMINIC LEONG AND SHELDON CHANEL | Recent development initiatives in the Pacific have focussed on building the conditions for digital economies to… Read More
Developing the agriculture sector through youth entrepreneurship: The case of Vanuatu and lessons from Fiji
REBECCA BOGIRI | Introduction Download PDF The global population is expected to increase to 9 billion by 2050, with youth aged… Read More
Labour schemes, remittances and the Pacific—what about financial capability?
PARMENDRA SHARMA | [This article is part of a series on foreign labour schemes, remittance and the Pacific] Pros and cons of labour… Read More
Australia’s International Development Policy, 2023: Implications for the Pacific
MARK OFOI | Download Australia’s International Development Policy PDF “It has been almost 10 years since… Read More
Harnessing the power of purpose: How family businesses are incorporating Sustainable Development Goals for good
NAOMI BIRDTHISTLE | The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a roadmap for addressing global challenges such as poverty, hunger, inequality, and environmental degradation by… Read More
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Development Finance Review: Implications for the Pacific
SAKIUSA NABOU | Download Development Finance Review PDF The Australian Government is committed to deepening its engagement with the Indo-Pacific. A peaceful,… Read More
