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Joanna Bourke Joanna Bourke

Calling Pacific Changemakers – Join Us in Thailand

Step into a journey that will challenge, inspire, and connect you. We are calling for Expressions of Interest for our next Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia (PMSA) Thailand Experience. Delivered in partnership with Education New Zealand Manapou ki te ao, Pagoda Projects, and Princess Chulabhorn Schools, this programme offers Pacific participants the chance to build global citizenship skills, explore Thailand’s STEM and innovation sectors, and bring fresh insights home. Hear from past PMSA Vietnam alumni whose experiences transformed their perspectives — and see how this could be your next big ste

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Joanna Bourke Joanna Bourke

Aid Isn’t Under Attack — But the Pacific Is Under Pressure

As global powers compete for influence across the Blue Pacific, questions are rising about how aid is delivered, who it serves, and what future it’s shaping. I

This op-ed challenges donors, policymakers, and regional institutions to rethink aid effectiveness and prioritise Pacific voices, Pacific leadership, and Pacific futures.

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