Kiribati 2019-2020 HIES - Analytical Report
Kiribati undertook their third Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) between 2019 and 2020. The main objectives of the survey were to assess the socioeconomic situation of i-Kiribati people and households and to provide data for use in forming…
New in-country COVID-19 testing now allows for early intervention in Kiribati
The newly established RT-PCR molecular container laboratory in Kiribati has achieved its final validation from the Doherty Institute in December indicating readiness in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 and the application of its technology.
This…
Seagrass, culture, women and hard decisions: A case study from Kiribati
Tekaman village management boundary map
Destructive fishing is a term mostly used to define activities that lead to overfishing and destruction of and/or damage to marine ecosystems and environments (Veitayaki et al. 1995).
What do the statistics tell us about the impacts of the COVID-19 on PICT economies
A new paper by SPC Statistics Advisor-Strategic Planning Monitoring Analysis, Elizabeth Ragimana and SPC Data Analysis and Dissemination Manager, David Abbott reveals how almost eighteen months on since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide,…
A participatory research tool for fisheries communities in Pacific launched
Photo Credit: WorldFish, Solomon Islands
An interactive tool to support women, youth, community leaders on how to review their local fisheries management practices and knowledge was presented today to the Cultivating Equality: Advancing Gender Research…
Stat of the week: Nearly one in five girls in Kiribati marry before they reach 18 years of age
Did you know? In 2018, nearly one in five girls (18,4%) in Kiribati marry before they reach 18 years of age.
Today, 11 October 2021, we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child.
20th Maritime Boundaries Working Session and High-Level Dialogue
September 29th-30th - Maritime Boundaries Virtual Working Session Launch
November 16th-17th - Maritime Boundaries High-level Dialogue
In light of the COVID19 pandemic and regional travel restrictions, the 20th Pacific Maritime Boundaries…
20th Maritime Boundaries Working Session and High-Level Dialogue
September 29th-30th - Maritime Boundaries Virtual Working Session Launch
November 16th-17th - Maritime Boundaries High-level Dialogue
Decade of Ocean Science laboratory on Predicted September 16th
Vaka Moana: Weaving traditional and modern science to understand current and future ocean conditions
For our voyage through the Pacific, we will follow a current system that will take us from the heart of Polynesia, going West through Melanesia, then…
COVID-19 testing capability in Kiribati enhanced with refurbished laboratory
A refurbished container laboratory was officially opened last week by Kiribati’s Ministry of Health and Medical Services. The laboratory will enhance the nation’s in-country COVID-19 testing capacity.
During the last year Kiribati had been relying…