Governance

Opinion: How integrating traditional leadership will impact Pacific Islands governance and diplomacy

Pacific Island nations have declared a campaign to move toward recognition of indigenous and traditional leaders in policy development. While it may appear an unconventional move in the Pacific’s contemporary context

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Poor governance in the Pacific: the forgotten issue

By Stephen Howes There was a time when the Australia lectured the Pacific. John Howard said in 2004 that Australia had a “special responsibility” to help the Pacific but that we sought “reforms and

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Fifita heads Tonga’s internal affairs

TONGA has a new Internal Affairs Minister- Penisemani ‘Epenisa Fifita. The Tongatapu Nine representative replaces Fe’ao Vakata who was sacked three weeks ago. Fifita served as chairman of the Whole House

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