Stat of the week: Less than 60% of households in the Solomon Islands had access to electricity in 2018
Did you know? Less than 60% of households in the Solomon Islands had access to electricity in 2018.
Electricity is crucial for poverty alleviation, economic growth, and improved living standards (Our World in Data).
Pacific Community 2023 Year in Review: Part One
We are pleased to present a review of the achieved year.
Here is part one of our news highlights for 2023, covering our development support and results achieved in conjunction with our member countries and territories and our other partners (January to…
Meet Sarah Mecartney, newly appointed SPC Melanesia Regional Director
Sarah Mecartney has been appointed as the Regional Director, Melanesia at the Pacific Community recently. She will be stationed at SPC’s Regional Office in Port Vila, Vanuatu. We asked her a few questions to get to know her a little better:
The Pacific Gathered at COP28 to Raise Ambitions for Climate Action
Pacific Culture Week logo competition
Calling all Pacific artists, students and community members.
Sarah Mecartney
Sarah Mecartney was appointed as the Regional Director, Melanesia at the Pacific Community (SPC), effective 19 February 2024 and is stationed at SPC’s Regional Office in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Sarah Mecartney brings a remarkable career spanning 25…
Making Passion a Paycheck
Photo: VOU graduates with SPC Deputy Director General Science and Capability, Dr Paula Vivili and VOU Director, Sachiko Soro.
Stat of the week: In Papua New Guinea, 54% of women (15-64 years) experienced physical violence by their partner at least once in their lifetime in 2018
In Papua New Guinea, 54% of women (15-64 years) experienced physical violence by their partner at least once in their lifetime in 2018.