Challenging perspectives around disability
On Thursday, 18 April, at the Pacific Community (SPC) headquarters, a special event will be held. Together various stakeholders from New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia, Tonga and Fiji, will debate on the topic: “Let’s change our…
Pacific statistical research and ‘innovative experiments’ proposals sought by 26 April in SPC–World Bank initiative
Stakeholders in Pacific statistics and development are invited to put forward proposals for statistical innovation and research that seeks to improve welfare data collection and accessibility in the region, with financing for a range of projects…
Stat of the week: 13% of seats were held by women in the national parliament in 2023 in Samoa
Did you know? 13% of seats were held by women in the national parliament in 2023 in Samoa, up from 8% in 2022.
Stat of the week: Food and non alcoholic beverages represented 33% of household expenditure in Tonga in 2021
Did you know? Food and non-alcoholic beverages represented 33% of household expenditure in Tonga in 2021.
It's the main item of expenditure followed by housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (14%) and restaurants and hotels (11%).
Stat of the week: On March 8th, we celebrated the human rights of an estimated 6.449 million women in the Pacific
Did you know? On March 8th, we celebrated the human rights of an estimated 6.449 million women in the Pacific.
The Pacific's women are renowned for their resilience, wisdom, and grace. They embody the vibrant diversity and rich cultural heritage of…
Workshops on cause of death data and CRVS strengthening in the Federal States of Micronesia
The Pacific Community (SPC) in collaboration with Pacific Island Health Officers Association (PIHOA), Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), other Brisbane Accord Group (BAG) partners, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO…
Workshops on cause of death data and CRVS strengthening in Palau
The Pacific Community (SPC) in collaboration with Pacific Island Health Officers Association (PIHOA), Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), other Brisbane Accord Group (BAG) partners, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO…
Stat of the week: The average household size in New Caledonia is 2.5 people
Did you know? The average household size in New Caledonia is 2.5 people (2019 Population and Housing Census).
Papua New Guinea CRVS Action Plan (2023-2025)
The Papua New Guinea Civil Registration and Vital Statistic (CRVS) Committee, in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC), has a new comprehensive Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Action Plan (2023-2025), with the goal of an immediate increase…