Stat of the week: In 2019, over half of women aged 15 to 64 in Kiribati reported experiencing physical violence from their partner at least once in their lifetime
In 2019, over half of women aged 15 to 64 in Kiribati reported experiencing physical violence from their partner at least once in their lifetime.
The Pacific region has some of the highest rates of violence against women and girls recorded in the world.…
Pencils to pixels: Pacific statistics ‘smarter, faster’ with SPC–World Bank tech and training
Pencils to pixels: Pacific statistics ‘smarter, faster’ with SPC–World Bank tech and training
Computer tablets and cloud software are making Pacific statistics more accurate, advanced and cost-effective, with Pacific Community (SPC) support and World…
Stat of the week: In 2030, Nauru is expected to have the highest proportion of children at 37%
Celebrating #WorldChildrensDay on 20 November, our #StatOfTheWeek looks at the proportion of children aged under 14 years in the Pacific, projected for 2030. Nauru 🇳🇷 is expected to have the highest proportion of children at 37…
Pacific representation at open-source meet-up supported by SPC and Pacific Data Hub
Pacific projects and participation at an open-source statistics software ‘hackathon’ and conference at Melbourne’s Monash University last month showcased the power of the region’s open data, with SPC sponsoring…
SPC statistics director champions Pacific-born open-source software ‘R’
Spreadsheets, spreadsheets, spreadsheets: With the public sector still powered by office stalwart Excel, SPC’s Director of Statistics for Development Peter Ellis has advocated for greater use of ‘R’—open-source statistical software with Pacific roots and…
SPC launches new Pacific-specific literacy intervention tools - International Literacy Day 2024
The Pacific Community (SPC), together with its regional education stakeholders, launched two literacy resources during this year’s International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations. These resources can now be used by Pacific’s educators to strengthen…
Stat of the week: In 2019, Fiji led the way with renewable energy accounting for 62% of its total electricity generation
In 2019, Fiji led the way with renewable energy accounting for 62% of its total electricity generation.
Stat of the week: French Polynesia boasts the largest exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Pacific, covering 4.8 million square kilometres
French Polynesia boasts the largest exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Pacific, covering 4.8 million square kilometres. For comparison, Japan ranks among the top EEZ holders with approximately 4.5 square…
SPC at Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting: Dashboard launched for 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent
The Pacific Community (SPC) is at this week’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, where a new, freely accessible online dashboard that tracks transformation towards the region’s 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific…