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From Rosemary on The political economy of the Solomon Islands oil spill
Prioritisation of needs props up (in this essay) as one of the major factors that inhibit the political stance on the environmental disaster unfolding in a state across our beloved ocean. Solomon Is needs to start discussing environmental safeguards as much as economic growth enablers (int'l corporations entry permits), concessional loans for nation building, corruption, VAW etc...and building this narrative requires stakeholders with much visibility (donors/intl NGOs/multinational corps) to empower and support citizens
From Daniel Evans on The political economy of the Solomon Islands oil spill
Thanks Soph for your kind words. I came across this clip after I wrote the piece which is far better at painting a picture than I am: https://vimeo.com/260186730
From Jaap Timmer on The political economy of the Solomon Islands oil spill
Really good, critical and balanced piece! Well done, Daniel
From sophie mackinnon on The political economy of the Solomon Islands oil spill
Thanks Dan. Really enjoyed reading this. Of all the recent media articles, your article positioned it in a broader context. Thanks.
From Tony on 2019 ANU-UPNG summer school and PNG’s NID project
Hi Dek my institution is having similar issues. I have a young Loans Officer who will hopefully get to Sydney this month for some training (potentially his first time abroad) however it has taken an inordinate amount of time to get an NID card but now there is no-one available to sign the birth certificate. I am afraid he will miss a great opportunity.
From Colin Filer on The University of Papua New Guinea in crisis
Well this story has some way to run. Today's news (https://postcourier.com.pg/pm-sidelines-upng-interim-council-members-positions-now-open-dialogue/) is that PM O'Neill has dismissed the Interim Pro-Chancellor, Acting Vice-Chancellor, and all members of the Interim Council except for the Interim Chancellor, who must now be feeling rather lonely.
From Joseph Ubek on Shared value – a new and better way to enable private sector partnerships for development
Interesting piece!
From Peter Yau on The University of Papua New Guinea in crisis
If the termination process is a due one then it's ok. However, if it was done for a purpose of lucrative Gains then the protocol has to be vetted vigorously so that things are done in accordance to the Constitutional dictum as prescribed by and that must be consulted in parallel to the established by-laws.Importantly the students are the priority hence their learning must remain the priority.Students cannot be neglected this far without genuine reason.
From Dr. Albert Schram on The University of Papua New Guinea in crisis
Apart from the Uni collaboration "twinning projects" for AU$30+ million, over AU$100 was invested in new buildings on the UPNG campus, without the University being ready for it. All eggs were put in one basket. The political and financial risks were evident from the start.
By contrast the PNG University of Technology received next to nothing, although it was making great strides improving its academic quality (e.g. independent aptitude test for selection, internal quality audits, provision of campus wide broadband internet through O3B satellite system). In addition, the PNG University of Technology in 2017 became the first university to obtain an unqualified, clean financial audit from the Auditor General, one of the only a handful of PNG institutions to have achieved this.
From NorbertKandi on The University of Papua New Guinea in crisis
This article perfectly publicises the exact scenario of current situation. Suggestions on the likely outcomes and remedies would help shape the premier institution better.
From Ilivitalo Saneto on The University of Papua New Guinea in crisis
The Minister cannot just appoint people as he wishes. I gather the Minister's VC choice failed in all aspects of the recently concluded recruitment process. Is Sec for Higher Education in any way providing biased advice?
From Harris Taimama'o Giusaga on The political economy of the Solomon Islands oil spill