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From allan karum on Low demand for microcredit in Papua New Guinea
Microfinance is the right choice, it helps poor people who are in need. Unlike other banks in Papua new Guinea they say the provide service but as for me they don't, they only want to make money, that is why the rich are still rich and the poor are still poor. I would like the microfinance management to operate in an honest way in order to change life. I am struggling too, I want a good future for my children and us as clients we must be honest especially in borrowing, please do not be selfish because it will affect everyone.
From Jeremie Kaltavara on Localisation in Vanuatu: insights from the response to a cyclone
Article does well to describe one of the the first localized response program in Vanuatu.
In 2020 besides COVID-19, our islands were affected by TC-Harold in northern Vanuatu and volcanic ashfall in Tanna. The positive response of both State and NGOs in post-disaster activities was possible because of coordinated efforts by both State and NGOs.
To me, one of the crucial component to the somewhat successful response was the assured on-site leadership by the Community Disaster Committees (CDCs). CDCs an NDMO initiative consistitues of village chiefs or elder, community leaders and village representatives (men, women and youths). Through CDCs, the state and NGOs were able to distribute relevant aid in a timely and fair manner.
From Vee on Why didn’t you just book a flight back?
Well I’ve been in Canada for 3 years, the same amount I haven’t seen my family, and almost 2 of those years I’ve spent just trying to get a flight back home. As I am single and not considered vulnerable I have been bumped off every DFAT flight I have tried to get to, to either accommodate someone more vulnerable than I or repat flights aren’t available on the east end of Canada where I am and only available on the west. Meaning I have had to wait for borders to open between the east of Canada to enter to the west of America just to catch the only available flight heading back home. Just feel like giving up and becoming a citizen in Canada already. Maybe by Christmas or New Years I’ll be back home.
From Martin on University drinking: why students drink, and the consequences
Good work, looking forward to check the next post
From Rebecca Robinson on Papua New Guinea’s National Standard for Community Development Workers
Hi Yanny,
it's great to hear that CDA and the development institute they are developing will use the manuals (also check out the other training resources you can download from the website - these are regularly updated). You have some terrific people involved in CDA who will be able to use the materials and approaches really well.
Keep safe and well.
From Michael on Reserved seats in PNG: lessons learnt
Hi Nellie,
Thanks for the comments.
I don’t know of any study that documents the reasons for MPs’ reservations. As you say, it needs more studies.
The issue was not extensively debated in parliament as well. That would have given MPs the chance to stated their reasons.
Also, studies on this topic, so far, only focus on women. Researchers talk to former female MPs, female candidates etc.
It will be interesting to see how this proposal goes.
Regards,
MK
From Juliet Hunt on Localisation in Vanuatu: insights from the response to a cyclone
The Vanuatu Women's Centre published a report on its own response to TC Harold in December 2020 - let me know if you would like to see a copy of this, and I will provide an email address for VWC, if you don't already have one. Thanks for the analysis in your blog.
From png is the best on Papua New Guinea is not Pasifika
PNG people do not want to be Pasifika. We are the biggest island in the Pacific (bigger than New Zealand).
Why would we want to be part of other little islands?
From Nellie Hamura-Oa on Reserved seats in PNG: lessons learnt
Just thinking!
Maybe a cross sectional research is a way forward to capture factors contributing toward women not given that political participation.
It would be interesting if the rationale for (all 22 of them) MP's reservation and/support for both nominated seats and reserve seats have been captured. Was there any related research/publication/etc?
From Jenny Cory on Farewell Maev O’Collins
Thank you for this article. Maev was my lecturer and head of school at UPNG where I studied Social Work 1976-1979 graduated. We kept in contact and 1995-1996 Maev asked me to take over her consultant work with PNG police force re improvements to welfare service for police and their families and increasing appointments of women into senior leadership roles across entire force. I completed this assignment in 1996-97. She was a real mentor and character and her legacy lives on. RIP Maev O'Collins
Jenny Cory. 7.8.2021
From Bill Vistarini on International development research impact: 10 key insights