The role of data in today’s digital economy
How is data powering the digital economy, what are the gaps and how can the Pacific Region benefit from emerging opportunities in the digital world?
We invite you join us for a Pacific Talanoa* on the role of data in today’s digital economy.
We will…
Stat of the week: 7.13% of household expenditure in Tokelau is on tobacco
Did you know ? In 2015, 7.13% of household expenditure in Tokelau was on tobacco.
On the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day, WHO remind us the harmful impact of the tobacco industry on the environment is vast and growing adding unnecessary…
Stat of the week: 70% of Palau's marine key biodiversity areas are covered by protected areas
Did you know? In 2019, it was estimated that 70% of Palau's marine key biodiversity areas were covered by protected areas.
Stat of the week: 1.97 million km2 of the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone are covered by marine protected areas
Did you know? 1.97 million km2 of the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone are covered by marine protected areas.
Stat of the week: Sustainable fisheries contributes 10% of GDP in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Did you know? In 2017, sustainable fisheries contributes 10% of GDP in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Stat of the week: yellow fin tuna contains 0.5g of fat
Today we celebrate the World Tuna day. Many countries depend heavily on tuna resources for food security and nutrition. Did you know? Tuna is a fish which is very low in fat. Raw yellowfin tuna flesh contains 0.5g of fat per 100g.
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Stat of the week: American Samoa has a Red List Index Score of 0.86
American Samoa has a Red List Index Score of 0.86, the highest in the Pacific region.This means American Samoa is contributing to global species survival.
This data was produced by Bird life International and IUCN based on global estimates of the…
Stat of the week: Papua New Guinea produced nearly 46,000 tonnes of cocoa beans in 2019
Did you know that PNG was the 12th largest producer of cocoa beans in 2019, producing nearly 46,000 tonnes?
Stat of the week: The estimated per capita amount of resources made available to strengthen statistical capacity in Tuvalu was USD 11.75 in 2018.
Did you know ? In 2018, the estimated per capita amount of resources made available to strengthen statistical capacity in Tuvalu was USD 11.75.
Stat of the week: The Coverage of essential health services index in Papua New Guinea is 33.4
Did you know ? The Coverage of essential health services index in Papua New Guinea is 33.4 (from a scale of 0 to 100). The global index is 67.
Coverage of essential health services is defined as the average coverage of essential services based on…