Pacific
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APTC’s labour mobility mandate: 16 years on
By Stephen Howes The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (formerly College) was announced in 2005 by then Prime Minister John Howard.…
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Vanuatu: taking the pandemic in its economic stride
by Stephen Howes, Sherman Surandiran Economic data out of Vanuatu indicates that the country’s economy has been less affected than…
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ADB – Pacific Economic Outlook Weakens but Vaccination Progress provides Optimisms
Despite a weakening economic growth forecast for the Pacific, recent progress in vaccination rollouts and stronger public health measures are…
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Play-based learning initiative inspiring healthy living habits for children in Wallis and Futuna
Noumea, New Caledonia – An innovative project to develop educational programs based around themes of nutrition and physical health was launched this…
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Study: Warming Waters Threaten Tuna-Dependent Economies in the Pacific
Climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island nations.
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Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meet on regional priorities at 2021 meeting
Forum Foreign Affairs Ministers will hear from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna, for the first time in their…
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Ending Bitter 3-Month Standoff, Samoa’s Leader Concedes Election Defeat
A three-month constitutional crisis that had convulsed the Pacific Island nation of Samoa ended Monday as its long-serving leader finally…
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Pacific Organic Farmers Sow Innovative Seeds into Agritourism
A regional talaloa session held last week highlighted the new opportunities created by Pacific organic farmers using innovative approaches to…
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New project to enhance cultural and creative industries in the Pacific
A new project aimed at increasing capacity and sustainability of cultural and creative industry initiatives in national economies has been…
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