pacific update 2016
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MSG – where did our renaissance go?
Pacific Update 2016Tess Newton Cain
TNC Pacific Consulting
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Did I speak too soon?
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The evidence for…Longevity (celebrated silver jubilee in 2013)High-level political engagement – Prosperity for All
2038
Successfully negotiated a sub-regional trade agreement
Introduced the skilled movement schemeDiplomatic innovation – West Papua/Indonesia in
the same forum
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Challenges 1: trade troubles
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Challenges 2: Membership2011 – Indonesia granted observer status2013 – West Papua National Council for Liberation
(WPNCL) lodged a formal application to join the MSG
2014 – MSG foreign ministers travelled to Jakarta & Jayapura (boycotted by Vanuatu)
2014 – decision re WPNCL deferred and invitation to form a more inclusive group issued
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…2014 – United Liberation Movement for West
Papua formed2015 – ULMWP submitted a formal application to
join MSG2015 – ULMWP granted observer status &
Indonesia made an associate member2016 – Vanuatu moves to grant ULMWP full
membership & have Indonesia removedLast week…
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Challenges 3: FundingCosts of maintaining the secretariat building in
Port Vila (construction financed by PRC)Staffing costsCosts of meetingsDifficulties in getting member countries to pay
agreed shareMinimal project fundingMelanesian Solutions…
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Last week in Honiara…Was the appointment of the new DG confirmed?Was the MSGTA3 signed?Was ULMWP made a full member of the MSG?Was Indonesia asked to leave the MSG?What else happened?WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE FUTURE?