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Culture of dominance: institutional and cultural influences on parliamentary politics in Melanesia (pdf 360kb)

This paper outlines the institutional, cultural and gender aspects of parliamentary politics in the Melanesian states of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji.

Issues covered in the paper include:

- An overview of relevant legislation in Melanesia and Pacific Islands countries
- Cultural and institutional features of parliamentary politics in Melanesia
- Constraints on making Pacific parliaments more effective and representative

 

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