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From Manuel on The path to kina convertibility in PNG: part one
Firstly, thank you so much for the insight in our nation's current forex statues.
I would like to oppose the idea of kina depreciation, as it would have a negative impact on our economic activities, especially our exports and our balance of trade account ultimately.
When the kina value is depreciated, the cheaper our anticipated exports from our resources and oil & gas sectors would be. This would result in low inflow of foreign exchange and further depreciating our kina currency.
I am not sure if this is the right time for the economy to depreciate the kina value. There is so much economic activities expected to commence in the near future, and a depreciation in kina would see unfavorable outcomes.
This is just my opinion.
Thank you
From Albert Schram on Health SWAps work
A truly promising approach. Unfortunately, there are more fundamental challenges with aid in terms of efficacy, transparency and governance, in particular the lack of feedback loops. Without addressing these more fundamental issues, progress is necessarily going to be limited.
From Vola Matas on We start bright eyed
Juliet, I love this poem, powerful! Reminds me of the session I attended at ANU where I met you and Sham!
From Micky on PNG: the hungry country
Pretty bold article. Is the intent to make government realise the situation (which they already know as they would have the survey results) or to agitate the people of PNG.
Anyways, good work.
From Kathleen Mabon on We’ve won! We’ve lost!
Wow, this is wonderful and so powerful. Love the poems.
From Bruce Highfield on ASEAN ag visa makes no sense
The SWP is excellent and is the backbone of our ag industry. The assumption is that the Pacific nations have an endless supply of people of the necessary capability seeking to work in the Australian agri sector. Surprisingly we are finding that demand is out stripping supply.
It is natural to assume that with 7.5 billion people on the planet Australian industry would have no issues attracting people to work in the agri industry, it would be foolish to think otherwise. One needs to stop and assess why do growers who face jail time for underpay of wages in both Vic and QLD seek an extension to the VISA program. Perhaps demand and supply rather than undercutting and exploitation could provide an alternative conversation.
From Najeeb on Peace and the pandemic: the impact of COVID-19 on conflict in Asia
It's been over a year and we are still going through this rough patch. We saw how USA distanced itself from taking the lead to cover up poor countries. On the other hand, China is clearly head and shoulder above others in providing help even in South America. Is there any chance of birth of new WORLD ORDER or change in the dynamics of WORLD POLITICS? If you can guide in this manner? With suggestion of any book, articles?
From Philip Young on The time for bamboo is now: how ready is Timor-Leste?
Hello - do you have any reports on the financial viability of process and selling bamboo-based products in Timor-Leste? Many thanks
From Kevin Eliesa Yowait on How can Papua New Guinea gain more opportunities for seasonal work in Australia and New Zealand?