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In the Pacific we aspire to endurance and sustainability. But progress is difficult to sustain when we face multiple threats that reverse decades of development gains in a matter of hours or days.
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the integrity and prosperity of our Blue Pacific peoples, our communities and our economies. I respect and admire the leadership demonstrated by Members of the Pacific Islands Forum and the global community in their responses to this evolving crisis. Many Forum and other countries have put in place unprecedented measures to protect the health and livelihoods of their people, including major economic stimulus packages.
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AT A GLANCE
Pacific businesses finalists in global sustainable seafood contest
The “Blue Pacific” region is making waves through a global seafood competition which promotes sustainable development in the fisheries sector. Three fisheries companies from Palau, Solomon […]
Regionalism and Island Nation Economies
When Pacific Islands Forum Leaders gathered in Apia, Samoa in 1978, the then Prime Minister Honourable Tupuola Efi said: “The basic question that faces us, is […]
Culture: Driver of Sustainable Development and Economic Growth
Developing Trade Policy Frameworks to Drive Economic Growth in the Pacific
Trade and Planning officials from Pacific Islands Forum countries have been on work attachment at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat this week looking at the value […]
Peer learning that drives economic integration and Pacific regionalism
Being part of the global trade system has meant that for relatively small Pacific island economies, the struggle to effectively participate in global trade and similarly to […]
Deputy Secretary General Cristelle Pratt Delivers Statement to the Bali Democracy Forum Plenary
Jakarta, Indonesia 7 December 2017 Honorable Ministers; Excellencies; Distinguished delegates I bring warm greetings from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and the Secretary General who […]
Prime Minister Of Samoa At The Opening Ceremony Of The 48th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor Speaking At The Opening Ceremony Of The 48th Pacific Islands Forum
Boe Declaration on Regional Security
Forum Leaders: Recognising and reaffirming our endorsement of the Biketawa Declaration in the year 2000 and recalling the principles underpinning the Biketawa Declaration such as commitment […]
RAMSI and the regional spirit of Helpem Fren
Pacific Regionalism is defined by our common sense of identity and purpose. A desire to work together to overcome our common constraints and build the safe, […]
Securing the potential and well-being of the Blue Pacific
Effective regional security underpins the vision outlined in the theme for this year’s Pacific Islands Forum: Building a Strong Pacific: Our People, Our Islands, Our Will.
We must be relentless in our efforts to end violence against women and girls
We must be relentless in our efforts to end violence against women and girls. With the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence coming to an end …
