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Press freedom coveted in one of the world's youngest democracies
Press freedom is a goal many media organisations across the Asia-Pacific are setting out to achieve. Despite being one of the youngest democracies in the world, Timor-Leste ranks 10th on the Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index.
Papua New Guinea’s ‘mojo’ training opens up career pathways for regional journalists
Papua New Guinea's national broadcaster sees an increase in content from the regions after ABC International Development's digital and mobile journalism training.
Kava still plays an important role in Fiji
Although kava has grown to be much more than just a beverage, it still holds an important ceremonial role in Fiji today
Sports journalism 'train the trainer' course a success in Philippines
My February was brutal. I came from an out-of-the country week-long work assignment and a weekend destination wedding scheduled just a few days apart. This, on top of keeping up with being a social media manager for FIBA, left me drop-dead tired.
In conversation with: Rita Narayan
Meet Rita Narayan ABC International Development’s PACMAS team Project Manager. Rita is passionate about watching the media industry develop in Fiji and hopes to empower up-and-coming journalists.
Pacific Prepared
Keeping the passion for a career in natural disasters
We look at the importance of working in the disaster risk reduction space and motivating stories from the role.
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Importance of early warning systems ‘cannot be overstated’: Tongan government
Tonga is a step closer to creating a policy for a multi-hazard early warning system after the final consultation was recently completed.
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How traditional knowledge is passed down through stories in Samoa
Passing on traditional knowledge in Samoa through stories, we find out when this happens and who has the responsibility for it.
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Severe drought in parts of the Pacific put pressure on communities
While some parts of the Pacific have seen constant rain over the past few months, others are in severe drought.
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Featured Programs
Timor-Leste Media Development Program
The Timor-Leste Media Development Program, part of the Australian Government's Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy, is implemented by ABC International Development.
Pacific Media Assistance Scheme
The Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) is a long-term media development program that works to support Pacific media's role to hold space for locally-led civic discussion and debate.
Media Development Initiative
The Media Development Initiative (MDI) is a long-term development program that works to support the role of media in Papua New Guinea to build community engagement on issues of public interest.
Women in News and Sport
The Women in News and Sports Initiative (WINS) is a DFAT funded initiative to support female journalists in Asia and the Pacific to specialise in sports journalism.
Research
PNG Citizen Media Engagement Study
The 2023 Citizen Media Engagement Study provides updated insights into the changing information needs of audiences in PNG and how they are being met through the media, including a focus on citizen perceptions of GEDSI in media content.
Disability Inclusion in the Media Study
This study is an initial contribution towards an evidence-informed approach to disability inclusion in Pacific media, including experiences and challenges of information accessibility for people with disability.
New Research reveals the Digital Impact of COVID-19 on Young People in Tonga
Interrupting conversations: Tongan youth contend with COVID-19, a volcano, tsunami, and a complete internet blackout.
New Research reveals the Digital Impact of COVID-19 on Young People in Vanuatu
Stress and relief: the pros and cons of cyber use during the COVID-19 Pandemic revealed by youth in Vanuatu.
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Asia Pacific News
Indonesia to relocate 10,000 people after Ruang volcano eruptions
Hundreds of "simple but permanent" homes would be built in northern Sulawesi to facilitate the permanent relocations, coordinating human development minister Muhadjir Effendy confirmed, after a cabinet meeting to discuss the volcano which erupted…
'Is my outfit gross enough?' Young professionals in China are rebelling by 'dressing down' at work
Young office workers in China are rebelling against traditional workplace demands to dress up by wearing casual clothes as part of a popular social media trend known as "wear a gross outfit to work".
This is how countries in Asia are trying to convince people to have kids
From cash payments and extended parental leave to subsidised education, some of Asia's largest economies are spending millions to try to get people to have children and reverse declining fertility rates.
For the first time, China has publicised an apparent South China Sea agreement with the Philippines
The move to detail the secret and unwritten deal further threatens to escalate tensions in the disputed waterway, where much of the world's trade passes through.
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