How is the Pacific Islands Forum governed? - The Global Challenges Foundation

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The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) started out as a conversation, but its role gradually turned into one of governance. Test your knowledge about this regional organisation.

The first meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum was in Wellington, New Zealand, on 5-7 August 1971. What was the outcome of the meeting?

First meeting South Pacific in Wellington

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The foundation of an executive commission responsible for proposing legislation, and implementing decisions

It was a private and informal discussion setting the stage for recurring meetings, and a gradually deepening collaboration

The signing of a mutual free trade treaty

A declaration of a common stance against communism

There are 14 independent countries and 11 inhabited dependencies in Oceania. How many are members of the PIF?

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14 countries and no dependencies

10 countries and 11 dependencies

9 countries and 2 dependencies

13 countries and 5 dependencies

Which is the flag of the Pacific Islands Forum?

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Which are the areas of responsibility of the Pacific Islands Forum?

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Development and Economic Policy

Trade and Investment

Political, International and Legal Affairs

All of the above

How can the PIF enforce its decisions?

An infraction can be brought before the Pacific Constitutional Court (PCC)

Australia guarantees that all member states stick to PIF decisions

All PIF decisions are treaties, so the organisation cannot enforce decisions

None of the above

Henry Puna is the current Secretary General of PIF. What role does he play?

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Keep the conversation about PIF's development going

She signs treaties with other regional organisations

Collect relevant information for the member states

Act as a commander-in-chef in common military operations

What is next on PIF's agenda for the future?

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Forming a common market

Forming the Pacific Union

A common passport

Fully implement the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) by 2021