Quality education has the potential to improve our well-being and PNG’s economy
There has been a general consensus among governments, international aid agencies, and economists that an educated populace is necessary for a country’s prosperity. Education increases workers’ productivity and thus increases their incomes and standard of living, which in turn improves the gross domestic product of a country.
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We need Temporary Special Measure to address women representation in PNG Parliament
The Prime Minister’s recent announcement regarding reserved seats in Parliament has brought about much public debate on the merits of temporary special measures (TSM). This blog explains why we need temporary special measures.
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Tribute to Late Dr. Anne Nealibo Dickson-Waiko (1950 – 2018)
The 24th day of March 2019 is National Women’s Day. The Papua New Guinea National Research Institute under the Gender in PNG Research Program pays tribute to late Dr. Anne Dickson-Waiko who in her life time advocated for “balance for better”.
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Reflections on the State of the Pacific Conference
This year’s ‘State of the Pacific Conference’ (SOTP) focused on issues of: region-wide relevance including regional security and Pacific criminology; national politics and development; and issues concerning people and communities including young people and gender based violence.
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ASPBAE appoints senior research fellow as South Pacific representative
ASPBAE has appointed Dr Kilala Devette-Chee as its female South Pacific representative in its Executive Council.
From teaching at high schools and universities, to conducting research and writing education policy papers, Dr Kilala Devette-Chee is an individual who has been heavily involved in the country’s education system for the past 20 years.
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Provincial land dispute committees sign MOUs
The Provincial Land Dispute Committees (PLDCs) in three provinces signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with Magisterial Services and Department of Justice & Attorney General in 2017. The provinces were Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Morobe and Western Highlands. The objectives of the tri-partied collaboration were to fully resource the PLDCs in seven pilot provinces under the Land Disputes Settlement Act, and efficientlymanage disputes and other issues relating to customary land.
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