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Wow! Really inspiring and challenging. Well articulated.

Thank you, Stephen. Informative presentation of material that seems to be well tucked away in official documents. Some specific points: You wrote in a 2019 blog: 'However sensitive Australia is to China’s influence, there is simply no way that Australia would move forward with lending to PNG while the latter was in non-compliance with its World Bank program. ' Is PNG now compliant, or has Australia become more pragmatic? Also, wondering why a loan to PNG would be denominated in USD. With thanks.

Hopefully our Sea of Islands doesn't drift apart will all this political upheaval. We need to get our collective spirit back- "The Pacific Way"

Very interesting article. Thanks Dr Aqorau.

Thank you for this informative piece Dr Aqorau

Thanks Dr Aqorau for sharing your perspective and many decades of experience.

A clear and authoritative discussion on the issue, thank you Dr Aqorau.

Thanks Dr Transform Aqorau. This article clearly explain what has happened and the use of your rich experience in previous meeting is highly appreciated in adding context to the current dilemma! Ko rabwa.

Does it affect the interests rate set by the commercial banks.

For a small island developing state battling a pandemic alongside fellow, often larger countries, Vanuatu's achievements are considerable. Well done!

The reason,many people love Australia because of jobs opportunities and it's the closest country to those countries. Myself wishing to travel Australia too, but I don't have any relatives there or friends. Therefore I'm still hoping and praying for such opportunity.

Hi Colin, Interesting read. Just wondering how would the dynamics of aid to the Pacific change amid this ongoing crisis(Micronesia has pulledout of the PIF). The Pacific did not reach some of it's MDG target's(for example, WatSan). Would diversion to subregional managed Secretariat's be better suited for Pacific development/SDG target attainment for the region?