Taking the Fork in the Road

Dr Ian Watt AC, Chair of ICDP states “ICDP believes that the relationships and goodwill built over the past 5 years are extremely important. I am very pleased to announce that ICDP will dedicate ongoing resources to enable continued central management and coordination of its network.” He also pays homage to the past five years of investment by the Australian Government in the Pacific Connect program which is closing on 30 September 2022. What a journey!! The Folktale Impact video aptly tells the Pacific Connect story so make sure you check it out. Thank you to everyone on the Pacific Connect journey with us. To quote Dr Watt “We have learnt a lot from experience and plan to apply the learnings as we move to the next chapter.”

Shared values, systems and respect for each other’s views are the foundation stones of our relationship with Australia

Speaking at the opening dinner of the 2022 Pacific Connect Ideas Exchange at NSW Parliament House, Taulapapa Brenda Heather-Latu reflected on the recent Samoan constitutional crisis and spoke of the importance of upholding and promoting democratic values in the Pacific region.

Deeper Sounds, Deeper Connections

The 2022 Pacific Connect Ideas Exchange saw the launch of an exciting new pack of over 150 Fijian music samples and original sounds for use by schools and media creators around the world.

Financial Literacy – Outreach Session in the Community of Lavusa

Pacific Connect Community Hub Coordinator, Shurti Kumar, recently hosted a financial literacy 'outreach session' with local community members in Lavusa, Fiji. Shurti shares her experience in leading the event.

Face-to-face talanoa creates vision for future

Twenty-six emerging leaders from Australia, New Zealand and Fiji met in Fiji from 5-8 May at the invitation of the International Centre for Democratic Partnerships (ICDP). This was the first face-to-face meeting of Pacific Connect Community members since early 2020 border closures due to the pandemic. The Dialogue was co-facilitated by Michael Pilbrow, Founder, Strategic Development Group and Taholo Kami, CEO & Principal Partner, Kami Pasifiki.

Project Spotlight: Less Than A Container Load Coca Export Project

On Friday May 13, the first container of cocoa beans was sent to chocolate makers in the United Kingdom under the innovative Less Than A Container Load pilot. This container contains cocoa beans from 50 farmer groups and consolidators across Guadalcanal and Isabel, and is the first sign of success that the Less Than A Container Load project.

The World of E-Commerce

Join us on Thursday 26 May for a Pacific Connect Conversations talanoa on the World of E-Commerce. You'll hear from PCC members and have the opportunity to win some incredible prizes! Registration closes 25 May.

Effective Social Media – Vanuatu (May 2022)

Due to extraordinary demand, our Effective Social Media Workshop is BACK for Ni-Vanuatu emerging leaders and SME owners next month. Find out more and register today.

Reflections from Tonga

Pacific Connect Community Hub Coordinator, Seluvaia Kauvaka, shares her experience from the recent Tongan volcano eruption and tsunami. Selu, a telecommunications and analyst professional, details the recovery effort for Tonga's communications.