Pacific Island countries are experiencing dramatic social, political and demographic
change as urban populations increase and the flow of people moving from rural villages
Why are Pacific economies smaller than those of other
nations? The standard answer to this question highlights the
unique vulnerabilities and dependencies of the region, such
A recently published discussion paper by the Australian National University (ANU) argues that the most significant organised crime in the Pacific involves the connection between political elites and illicit actors.
To date, women’s participation in the SWP and
New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer
(RSE) scheme has been low (Bailey 2014; Chattier
2015). Increasing women’s participation in these