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The new Partnering Arrangement allows for flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of the region, ensuring that the partnership continues to thrive and deliver impactful results.

USP Signs Partnership Agreement to Foster Sustainable Agricultural Research

The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) signed a partnership agreement at the Australian High Commission in Suva this week in a significant step towards fostering innovation and sustainable agricultural research in the Pacific.
The high-level conference brought together Education Ministers from the Pacific, senior government officials, educators, development partners, civil society organisations, and policymakers to address key education priorities within the Pacific toward the goals of PacREF and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

Conference of Pacific Education Ministers Concludes

The second Conference of Pacific Education Ministers (CPEM 2025) concluded last week in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea under the theme Transforming Edukesen for a Better Pacific.
Pacific Leaders highlighted the need for collective action to implement sustainable fisheries policies, improve stock management, and ensure food security for Pacific communities.

Stronger Fisheries Governance Discussed at Honiara Summit

The second day of the Honiara Summit discussions centred on strengthening regional cooperation, advancing scientific research, and improving monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Through the training with the Market for Change project, Ms. Andicar has expanded her network and knowledge, and continues to support rural women in her community to participate in further training that will boost their confidence and business.

A Driving Force for Change in Vanuatu’s Rural Community

In the quiet village of Vunaspef on the island of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu, Elvina Andicar is making a significant impact to the lives of women in her local communities.
“We’re more comfortable dealing with traditional friends, that we have similar systems of government, that our democracies are the same brand of democracy, coming out of the Westminster system,” Rabuka told reporters.

Rabuka Says He is More Comfortable Dealing with Traditional Friends

Fiji’s prime minister said Wednesday on a visit to Australia’s capital that his government was “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region.

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