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1. Reducing remittance costs in the Pacific Islands

Author:
Jessica Collins
Publication Date:
10-2023
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Lowy Institute for International Policy
Abstract:
Despite years of international policy efforts to bring down the cost of sending money home, fees for overseas workers remitting to Pacific Island countries are among the most expensive in the world. If remittance costs to Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu were reduced to the United Nations’ target of less than 3% per transaction, more than A$79 million annually would go directly to households in those countries. The Australian government should better support Pacific people working under its temporary labour scheme who remit significant earnings home by using existing financial architecture and building up digital capabilities in the Pacific region.
Topic:
Labor Issues, G20, Economy, and Remittances
Political Geography:
Australia/Pacific, Tonga, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Pacific Islands

2. Mapping Pacific contributions to UN peacekeeping

Author:
Lisa Sharland and Genevieve Feely
Publication Date:
12-2020
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
Abstract:
There’s a long and proud history of peacekeeping in the Pacific. Countries in the region have hosted missions, and contributed to them, to support their neighbours, resolve conflicts and maintain a more secure and peaceful region. They have also sent personnel abroad to contribute to global efforts to maintain international peace and security. Yet, this is an area that’s less explored and understood. The Pacific is frequently viewed as a beneficiary of peacekeeping rather than as a substantive contributor. In this report, we attempt to address that gap, drawing on interviews and discussions with government officials and returned peacekeepers in seven case-study countries (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu). We offer recommendations for Pacific countries, as well as the Australian Government, about opportunities for further partnerships to support the engagement of countries in the region in UN peacekeeping.
Topic:
United Nations, Peacekeeping, Partnerships, and Conflict
Political Geography:
Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Asia-Pacific, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji

3. The United States and Fiji Reaffirm Security Assistance Cooperation

Author:
Steven McGann
Publication Date:
09-2020
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
East-West Center
Abstract:
The United States and Fiji continue to strengthen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Ties between the regional partners endured throughout Fiji’s 2006 military takeover and resultant domestic political challenges. During this period Washington’s engagement with Suva included humanitarian assistance/disaster response, maritime security, law enforcement cooperation, counter-narcotics, and anti-trafficking of vulnerable populations.
Topic:
Security, Defense Policy, International Cooperation, Partnerships, and Geopolitics
Political Geography:
United States of America and Fiji

4. The United States and Fiji Reaffirm Security Assistance Cooperation

Author:
Steven McGann
Publication Date:
09-2020
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
East-West Center
Abstract:
The United States and Fiji continue to strengthen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Ties between the regional partners endured throughout Fiji’s 2006 military takeover and resultant domestic political challenges. During this period Washington’s engagement with Suva included humanitarian assistance/disaster response, maritime security, law enforcement cooperation, counter-narcotics, and anti-trafficking of vulnerable populations. The United States also supported Fiji’s participation in existing United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. In turn Fiji continued to support U.S. initiatives regarding United Nations General Assembly resolutions and kept doors open for development aid and private sector investment opportunities. The recent defense security cooperation assistance agreement with Fiji supports substantial funding for training and equipment for the Royal Fijian Military forces (RFMF) for future peacekeeping opportunities as well as an immediate boost for its navy including patrol boats to support fisheries protection as well as search and rescue efforts.
Topic:
Security, Humanitarian Aid, International Cooperation, Investment, and Private Sector
Political Geography:
North America, United States of America, and Fiji