Co-hosted by the Development Policy Centre and the University of the South Pacific’s School of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Pacific Update is the premier forum for discussion of economic, social, political and environmental issues in the region.
Day Three will focus on migration and labour mobility.
Everyone is welcome to attend the 2025 Pacific Update at the Laucala Campus of the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji.
It is a free event but we ask you to register for seating and catering purposes.
The program and venue details will be posted to this page in May.
Secretary-General, The Pacific Islands Forum
Baron Waqa began his tenure in June 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the development and prosperity of the Pacific region.
Born in Boe, Nauru, Baron Waqa has dedicated his life to public service.
Acting Executive Director, Bel isi PNG
Tovi is dedicated to advancing gender equality and supporting women’s empowerment in PNG.
Director, Development Policy Centre
He served in various positions for a decade at the World Bank before becoming AusAID’s first Chief Economist in 2005.
He is now Professor of Economics at the Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU.
Director for Labour Mobility, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Solomon Islands
As Director, her responsibilities include overseeing labour mobility policies and operations in Solomon Islands.
She has worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade since 2019.
The call for papers has now closed.
We invited researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners to submit abstracts and panel proposals on the topics below:
• Migration, trade, and integration
• Economic development and poverty reduction
• Public finance
• Public health and education policy
• Labour markets and social protection
• Environment, natural resources, and climate change
• Gender equality, disability and social inclusion
• Politics and governance
• Data and official statistics
Notifications of acceptance and successful travel support applications will be made by 11 April.
Any enquiries should be directed to devpolicy@anu.edu.au.
