Climate Change in the Western Pacific: Where to Now?
Across the globe, climate change is altering the way people look at the world. Adjusting to shifts in economic drivers is now the norm, as access to natural resources becomes more limited and coastal infrastructure is
Research for Development of an Indigenous Nut Industry
The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is taking a whole value chain approach to developing an agricultural industry of an indigenous nut commonly called galip from the tree
EU highlights commitment to improving regional trade at Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry
Nadi, Fiji The EU SAFE Pacific (Safe Agricultural Trade and Facilitation through Economic Integration) project played an integral role in the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) held from 6 – 10 March in
SPBD: Where every day is women’s day
As women across the Pacific reflected on International Women’s Day recently, we asked two SPBD leaders about the importance of women’s empowerment at the organisation. “Women’s empowerment is part and parcel of
Conference of Pacific Education Ministers aims to strengthen regionalism among PICs Education sectors
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, is counting on Pacific Island Countries (PICs) education ministers and leaders to focus attention on providing
‘PNG Logistics Co Invests to Better Service South Pacific’
Papua New Guinea’s oldest business group, Steamships Trading Company Ltd, has invested millions in its Logistics Division in re-fleeting and new equipment with several million more to be expended prior to 2025. The
Nabouwalu Branch Brings SPBD Closer to Bua Microentrepreneurs
The new South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) office in Nabouwalu, which sits on a hilltop, overlooking the sparkling blue ocean was opened on 21 December 2022, will provide easier access to 20 SPBD Centres in the
Helping improve the educational achievement of Pacific students in accounting
As the head of department for accounting at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Associate Professor Anil Narayan is proud of the achievements he has had in his academic career so far, including many internal and
Record Ranking for AUT
AUT has for the first time been ranked New Zealand’s second placed university in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023. The result in the THE rankings also further cements AUT’s
Sweet Career: High-sugar and High-yielding Sugarcane Production Technology
Sugarcane, as an important cash crop in the tropics, has influenced world economic development and human migration. It is an important sweet source for human beings. By mainly introducing the modern sugarcane production
King of Fruit Trade: Banana Cultivation and Management Technology
Banana, as the most widely traded fruit in the world, is an important cash crop in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and other regions. This course, which focuses on techniques of banana cultivation and
RESILIENCE & WATER SECURITY IN THE BLUE PACIFIC CONTINENT
As the delegates of the 2022 Pacific Water and Wastewater Association return to their home nations, it is time to reflect on a way forward for water in the region. Drinking water is on its way to being well catered for,
Connecting Ports with Kacific1’s Satellite Internet
Ports: Arteries of the Pacific EconomyCovering 162,500,000 square kilometres of the planet, the Pacific is a vast and largely uninhabited area. With so much blue ocean between them, Pacific nations rely heavily on their
Finding ways to enhance the quality of economic data for the Pacific Islands
Professor Saten Kumar, of Fijian-Indian descent, grew up in the village of Natadola in the province of Sigatoka, before moving to Nadi to attend high school. After graduating with a Bachelor of Education (Economics), a
Resilience and Water Security for the Blue Pacific Continent
As the Pacific Water and Wastewater Association annual conference approaches once again, we reflect on water as one of the most critical issues surrounding climate change in the Blue Pacific Continent. A secure future
SPBD Microfinance Vanuatu Reached the Milestone of 1 Billion Vatu Disbursed In Loans
SPBD Microfinance Vanuatu is a member of the SPBD network of microfinance institutions operating in Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. SPBD is dedicated to eradicating poverty by empowering women in poor
Be A Good Ancestor, Protect Our Legacy for Future Generations
In the Pacific, the moana (ocean) does not divide our islands, it unites us. For centuries, Indigenous peoples have recognised that the oceans are a creative force of nature and form the foundation of our blue planet.
Connectedness important in preventing depression in Pacific adolescents
A new study uses network analysis to demonstrate how connectedness with family, friends, and school can prevent depression in Pacific adolescents. Youth mental health in New Zealand is declining and the impact on
Protecting the Pacific from Foot and Mouth Disease
Earlier this year, alarming reports came out of Indonesia about an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). As of 2nd July, Indonesia recorded 313,636 infected cattle, with over 2,700 deaths. [1] What is FMD? FMD is a
‘PNG’s Leading Business & Logistics Park’
Papua New Guinea is not known for its ease of doing business, especially for new market entrants. However, the PNG Business and Logistics Park, strategically located in the growth corridor between the Port Moresby CBD
Guiding tourism in the Pacific Islands
Tourism to the Pacific Islands stopped dead in the water during the pandemic. With visitors now returning, AUT is helping destinations make better decisions on building back. The University’s New Zealand Tourism
Banking and Enterprise Backup
Internet connectivity has become a core system for the world’s financial institutions. From international transfers and business banking to ATM withdrawals and Point-Of-Sale systems, a good quality internet connection
Pacific’s largest literacy and numeracy assessment identifies room for further improvement
It has been a busy cycle for those involved in the 2021 Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) administration work. In spite of the drastic impacts brought forward by the COVID-19 pandemic and adverse