
Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA)
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Leading international centre for research & analysis on the Pacific.
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#PNG Chief Secretary Ivan Poamaleu is in Canberra for the annual Bi-lateral Inter-government consultations! He met with senior officials and #ANU PhD students to discuss their research and foster meaningful, informal exchanges. 💡 ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANUBellSchool


Dr. Gemma Melvena Malungahu reflects on HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku‘aho's groundbreaking PhD research at ANU. Her work on #Tonga's cultural #diplomacy blends heritage with modern media, shaping global perceptions. bellschool.anu.edu.au/content-centre… ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANUBellSchool
“Should PNG be grey-listed?” asks Michael Kabuni and Grant Walton. “If it helps in the fight against corruption and bribery that significantly undermines the government’s ability to provide services to its people, then by all means.” #amlctf #aml Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) devpolicy.org/will-png-be-on…

At the Pacific Technical Cooperation Session of the CEDAW Committee, a Talanoa explored gender-responsive climate action for the Blue Pacific. Women’s leadership is key to a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future. #CEDAW #BluePacific2050 #GenderEquality ANUBellSchool


From NZ to Aus to Japan, Dr Malungahu's journey weaves together gratitude, #identity, and global #learning. RU’s graduation was more than a ceremony—it was a moment of cultural reflection and connection. Read her story here: shorturl.at/7Iz3t ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANUBellSchool

“A comprehensive peace strategy would require significant reforms in how [PNG] state security institutions operate,” says Miranda Forsyth and Sinclair Dinnen from the Australian National University. devpolicy.org/building-peace… Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) ANU Crawford School of Public Policy

Can small states shape global diplomacy? #PNG's evolving foreign policy is a case in point. A new article explores PNG’s next chapter through the lens of small state diplomacy. Must-read ahead of its 2025 White Paper. 🌐 🔗shorturl.at/ikYAA ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANUBellSchool

With the US & UK retreating from foreign #aid, #Australia's new budget is more than numbers — it's a statement of intent. But what should Australia's role really be in the #Pacific? A quick, smart read here: shorturl.at/XV9yi ANUBellSchool

Why have half of PNG’s elected women MPs come from the Southern region? 🗳️ Join Eileen Bobone as she explores voter attitudes, cultural norms, and what it means to be a “strong woman” in PNG politics. 🗓️ Thu, 1 May 2025, 2:00 – 3:30pm 🔗 shorturl.at/ORiOa ANUBellSchool


From riots to rebellion—discover how power, identity, and violence collide in Papua New Guinea as Curtis shares fresh insights from the field in his eye-opening mid-term PhD seminar. 🇵🇬 🗓️ Thu, 8 May 2025, 2:00 – 3:00pm 🔗 shorturl.at/ogHJb ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANUBellSchool

“Unlike financial remittances, which are easier to track & have an explicit dollar value, material remittances are difficult to trace or translate,”says Rochelle Bailey from Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA). “Yet they are significant culturally, financially & socially.” devpolicy.org/material-remit…

What is the stance of the #Pacific Islands Forum on #UnderseaCables? For my latest paper, I analysed leader communiques and other forum outputs. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #tech #Oceania #connectivity #communication Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) Brendon J. Cannon Jagannath Panda, 潘杰根 | Ph.D. Sione Tekiteki Pacific Islands Forum


Join Dr. Emma Kluge as she spotlights the 1960s #Papuan #independence campaign—where Pacific activists engaged the UN & Afro-Asian networks to challenge #colonial & imperial power. 🗓️ Thu, 22 May 2025, 2:00 – 3:00pm 🔗 shorturl.at/HjD2s ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANUBellSchool


Join us to examine how formal assistance programs interact with traditional systems in Fiji, Cook Islands, and Marshall Islands, and what that means for women’s economic inclusion. 🗓️ Tue, 27 May 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm 🔗 shorturl.at/dFgtA ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANUBellSchool


How inclusive were the 2024 #SolomonIslands #elections for people with disabilities? Join us for a seminar reflecting on the vote, #disability rights & civil society’s role. 🗓️ Wed, 21 May 2025, 2:30 – 3:30pm 🔗 shorturl.at/W7Rx8 ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANUBellSchool


How did Denghua Zhang come to study #China’s influence in the #Pacific? This reflective piece shares the moments, voices, and questions that inspired his journey. A personal story with global relevance. 🔗 Read the piece: shorturl.at/WrM87 ANU College of Asia and the Pacific ANUBellSchool
