State of the Pacific 2014

The second annual State of the Pacific conference showcases research on the Pacific region. The conference will bring together academics, policymakers, business leaders, civil society representatives and the media to discuss the important nexus between research and policy.

Through the themes of political development and innovation and experimentation in development, the conference will explore some of the most pressing contemporary challenges facing the region.

The conference will also host a session titled 'new directions in research' for academics, post-graduate students, development practitioners and policymakers to profile new and innovative research projects currently underway in the Pacific region.