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Barbara Thomas Elias

Barbara Thomas Elias is the current Acting Executive Director of The Voice Inc, with experience in governance, public policy and youth leadership. Barbara is also an honorary associate with La Trobe University’s Centre for Human Security and Social Change.

18 August 2026

Youth policy and governance gaps in PNG: supporting collective problem solving

by Barbara Thomas Elias, Denphil-Hunt Mitir and Shane D'Angelo

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