Past events
The Development of Corporate Capitalism in Papua New Guinea: The first phase, 1884-1945
Since the 1980s, little systematic attention has been paid to the existence and activities of corporations in Papua New Guinea, even as their presence has grown substantially. There are studies of...
Tertiary Education in the Pacific – Trends and Issues
In this knowledge and innovation driven, open and competitive global economy and society, knowledge is the key driver of economic and social development. The Pacific Islands are now firmly...
The End of RAMSI: What has it Meant?
After 14 years, the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) will conclude on 30 June 2017. RAMSI was originally deployed in mid-2003 at the invitation of the government of Solomon...
Regionalism and Colonialism in Contemporary Oceania
Regionalism in Oceania emerged in a context shaped both by the decolonization movement as well as the Cold War, the dynamics of which are still being played out today. This paper considers two...
AIIA International Careers Forum 2017
Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) International Careers Forum 2017.
Are you fascinated by international affairs? Looking for a career that will take you places?
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Past, Present and Future of Coffee Industry in Papua New Guinea
Coffee plays an important role in the socio-economic and political development of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Since independence in 1975, the block and plantation sectors were the mainstay of the...
Public-Private Partnerships on the Ground: Making Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Work at the District Level in Papua New Guinea
In this seminar Patricia Kassman will draw on her range of experiences working with the community, private and government sectors to discuss how public-private partnerships supporting SMEs play...
Pre-submission Seminar: A Promising New Trend? Factors Driving Growing Chinese Aid Cooperation
China as an emerging donor has attracted growing international attention and raised grave concerns about its impact on the international aid regime. Despite its distinctive aid norms and practice...
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands Forum: A Critical Review
When the idea of a regional organization oriented to political issues concerning the Pacific islands was first mooted almost half a century ago, it was thought that the participation of Australia...
Why do Land Reform? Challenging Urban Land Grabbing by Political Elites
Across the international donor community comes the catch phrase ‘land is a sensitive issue’ as if this is reason enough not to engage in the land space. While it is true that land reform is...
