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Author : Yash P. Ghai
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Constitutional history
ISBN : UCSD:31822005291901
Author : Anita Jowitt,Tess Newton Cain
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781921666896
Numerous issues face Pacific states trying to find their way in the early 21st century. Countries are striving to secure the benefits of modernisation. Governance, law and order are needed to reach such a goal, but development cannot be at the price of culture or the environment. The question of how to develop and maintain sound legal systems and legal rules whilst maintaining the unique cultural heritages within the Pacific is a challenge with no easy answer. This interdisciplinary collection locates issues of law and governance within the particular socio-political context of the Pacific island region, presenting sociological, anthropological and political insights alongside jurisprudential analysis. Key issues including corruption, the role of customary law in modern legal systems, the place of human rights in the Pacific, environmental issues and the structure of the state are explored from a variety of perspectives.
Author : Stephen Levine
Publisher : Victoria University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781776560264
Examining the politics of each Pacific Island state and territory, this well-researched volume discusses historical background and colonial experience, constitutional framework, political institutions, political parties, elections and electoral systems, and problems and prospects. Pacific Island countries and territories included are the original seven member states—New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Nauru, and the Cook Islands—along with all the new member states and organizations. A wide-ranging political survey, this comprehensive and completely up to date reference will appeal to Pacific peoples and anyone with an interest in politics.
Author : Sue Farran
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781135392291
This book looks at the challenges and contemporary issues raised by human rights in the island countries of the South West Pacific which have come under the influence of the common law – where the legal systems are complex and perceptions of rights varies widely. Drawing on a wide range of resources to present a contemporary and evolving picture of human rights in the island states of the South Pacific region, the book considers the human rights aspects of constitutions, legal institutions and structures, social organisation, culture and custom, tradition and change. The materials provide legal, historical, political, social and cultural insights into the lived experience of human rights in the region supported by illustrative material from case-law, media reports, and policy documents. The book also locates the human rights concerns of Pacific islanders firmly within the wider theoretical and international domain while at the same time maintaining focus on the importance of the unique identity of Pacific island nations and people. Human Rights in the South Pacific will appeal to anyone interested in the region or in human rights including international rights advocates, investors and developers, policy-makers, representatives of government and civic society and those wishing to acquire a better understanding of what countries emerging from colonial rule face in developing but still retaining their identity.
Author : Denise Fisher
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781922144959
France is a Pacific power, with three territories, a military presence, and extensive investments. Once seen by many as a colonial interloper in the South Pacific, by the early 2000s, after it ended nuclear testing in French Polynesia and negotiated transitional Accords responding to independence demands in New Caledonia, France seems to have become generally accepted as a regional partner, even if its efforts concentrate on its own territories rather than the independent island states. But Frances future in the region has yet to be secured. By 2014 it is to have handed over a set of agreed autonomies to the New Caledonian government, before an independence referendum process begins. Past experience suggests that a final resolution of the status of New Caledonia will be divisive and could lead once again to violent confrontations. In French Polynesia, calls continue for independence and for treatment under UN decolonisation procedures, which France opposes. Other island leaders are watching, so far putting faith in the Noumea Accord, but wary of the final stages. The issues and possible solutions are more complex than the French Pacific island population of 515,000 would suggest. Combining historical background with political and economic analysis, this comprehensive study offers vital insight into the intricate history -- and problematic future -- of several of Australias key neighbours in the Pacific and to the priorities and options of the European country that still rules them. It is aimed at policy-makers, scholars, journalists, businesspeople, and others who want to familiarise themselves with the issues as Frances role in the region is redefined in the years to come.
Author : Michael A. Ntumy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1993-06
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015029945758
The book provides an overview of the laws, legal structures, and governmental institutions of each of the states and territories of the South and Central Pacific. The first part includes those nations whose constitutional systems approximate to a Westminster concept of cabinet government. The second part includes those states and territories whose constitutional arrangements exhibit closer ties to the American presidential model, with its emphasis on the separation of governmental functions and powers. The third part contains the current French territories.
Author : Rowena Cullen,Graham Hassall
Publisher : Springer
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783319509723
This book analyzes the common set of obstacles to the development and integration of government Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects and effective e-government initiatives in developing countries. It draws on the expertise and experience of more developed states in the Pacific, notably Australia and New Zealand, both highly rated in global rankings for e-government and active in a variety of e-government development projects across the region. There has been a general failure to identify priorities and align projects with local needs in ICT/e-government projects. Small Island Developing States (or SIDS) present a unique problem in terms of e-government. Not only do they suffer from a common set of barriers to ICT development such as their remoteness, geographical dispersion, moist tropical climates, largely rural populations, and lack of ICT capacity and infrastructure, but are also dependent on external agencies for investment, and must negotiate with powerful donors who have conflicting agendas. E-government is widely regarded as 'transformational', increasing efficiency, productivity, accountability, economic growth, and citizen involvement. But while the governments of SIDS are committed to harnessing ICTs for effective government and economic development, they face major challenges in establishing successful e-government initiatives, due to the problems outlined above, coupled with a lack of HR capacities and appropriate strategies and policies. Drawing on the experience of the states mentioned above, as well as regional quasi-governmental bodies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), aid agencies, and the private sector, the book will be of interest to researchers and students in the fields of e-government, public administration, political science, communication, information science, and social media.
Author : Roland Rich,Luke Hambly,Michael G. Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015064937504
A benchmark reference survey of the political parties of the Pacific. The coherent structure of the volume makes it consistently useful as both an articulate analytical text and a reference tool of the compostion and hsitory of the Pacific states.
Author : Stewart Firth
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781920942984
"The Pacific Islands are feeling the effects of globalisation. Free trade in sugar and garments is threatening two of Fiji's key industries. At the same time other opportunities are emerging. Labour migration is growing in importance, and Pacific governments are calling for more access to Australia's labour market. Fiji has joined Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Kiribati as a remittance economy, with thousands of its citizens working overseas. Meantime, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands grapple with an older kind of globalisation in which overseas companies exploit mineral and forest resources. The Pacific Islands confront unique problems of governance in this era of globalisation. The modern, democratic state often fits awkwardly with traditional ways of doing politics in that part of the world. Just as often, politicians in the Pacific exploit tradition or invent it to serve modern political purposes. The contributors to this volume examine Pacific globalisation and governance from a wide range of perspectives. They come from Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Hawai'i, the Federated States of Micronesia, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand and Jamaica as well as Australia."--Publisher's description.
Author : Satish Chand
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781920942533
Brings together experts from around the world to consider specific issues pertaining to regional integration and governance within small states. The authors collectively address the challenges posed to small states by the quickened pace of globalisation. The lessons learnt from the experiences of small states are then used to draw policy lessons for the Pacific island countries.
Author : Graham Hassall
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781789736175
This book is a comparative study of government and public policy in the twenty small states of the Pacific Islands, examining the often tense societal interactions over competing conceptions of public-sector institutions and authority, rule-making, and policy processes.
Author : Peter Larmour
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781922144751
"With the inevitable lessening of the importance of traditional forms of management of land and water resources in Pacific island countries accompanying the development of the state and the internationalisation of these economies, common property problems have arisen in many natural resource areas. 'This publication covers many of the problem areas which have arisen and discusses various approaches to better management"--Foreword.
Author : Brij V. Lal,Kate Fortune
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 082482265X
An encyclopaedia of information on major aspects of Pacific life, including the physical environment, peoples, history, politics, economy, society and culture. The CD-ROM contains hyperlinks between section titles and sections, a library of all the maps in the encyclopaedia, and a photo library.
Author : Roland Rich,Luke Hambly,Michael G. Morgan
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781921313769
"ANU E Press edition of work originally published by Pandanus Books. While political parties remain an indispensable institutional framework for representation and governance in a democracy, the democracies of many Pacific Islands nations are undermined by the weakness and inefficacy of their local political parties. Addressing the implications of the lack of established party systems across the Pacific, this collection seeks to illuminate the underlying assumptions and suppositions behind the importance of coherent and effective parties to overall democratic functioning Focusing on the political systems of East Timor, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji and Samoa, the coherent structure of the volume makes it consistently useful as both an articulate analytical text and as a reference tool concerning the political composition, history and direction of Pacific states. Featuring contributions from scholars who are familiar names to even the most casual of Pacificists, Political Parties in the Pacific is the benchmark reference work on the political parties of the Pacific: an invaluable resource for students, scholars and researchers of the Pacific and international politics."--Provided by publisher.
Author : Graham Hassall
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781789736151
This book is a comparative study of government and public policy in the twenty small states of the Pacific Islands, examining the often tense societal interactions over competing conceptions of public-sector institutions and authority, rule-making, and policy processes.