Publishing Institution: East-West Center / Political Geography: Asia-Pacific / Publication Year: within 10 Years / Topic: Development

Author:: Diana J. Mendoza
Publication Date:: 06-2022
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: East-West Center
Abstract:: Dr. Diana J. Mendoza, Assistant professor of political science at the Ateneo de Manila University and director of the Ateneo Initiative for Southeast Asian Studies, explains how in the post-World War II era, US official development assistance (ODA) to the Philippines has undergone multiple shifts in emphasis in accordance with priorities determined by the US Congress.
Topic:: Development, History, Foreign Aid, and Partnerships
Political Geography:: Philippines, North America, Asia-Pacific, and United States of America

Author:: Enrique Nino Leviste
Publication Date:: 06-2022
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: East-West Center
Abstract:: Dr. Enrique Nino P. Leviste, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Ateneo de Manila University explains that "the emergence of specialized social science disciplines came about with the establishment of academic departments in the early American colonial period, circa 1900."
Topic:: Development, Education, and Social Science
Political Geography:: Philippines, North America, Asia-Pacific, and United States of America

Author:: Siautu Alefaio
Publication Date:: 09-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: East-West Center
Abstract:: Of all the earth’s regions, the Pacific is one of the most prone to natural disasters. Climate-related disasters such as floods, droughts, and tropical cyclones make the headlines, along with other natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. These may be accompanied by crises in public health. Today, many Pacific Island countries rely heavily on government relief and international aid when they face a disaster. Traditional sources of resilience can still play an important role, however, both within local communities and within the broader diaspora of Pacific communities in Aotearoa-New Zealand, Australia, and the US. A better understanding of Pacific cultures from within and a better recognition of the role of the Pacific diaspora and of churches in Pacific communities would also help improve development efforts and disaster response.
Topic:: Development, Humanitarian Aid, Natural Disasters, and Diaspora
Political Geography:: Australia, New Zealand, Asia-Pacific, and United States of America

Author:: Jonathan Pryke
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: East-West Center
Abstract:: In an atmosphere of heightened geostrategic competition, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has raised questions about the risk of debt problems in less-developed countries. Such risks are especially worrying for the small and fragile economies of the Pacific. A close look at the evidence suggests that China has not been engaged in debt-trap diplomacy in the Pacific, at least not so far. Nonetheless, if future Chinese lending continues on a business-as-usual basis, serious problems of debt sustainability will arise, and concerns about quality and corruption are valid.There have been recent signs that both China and Pacific Island governments recognize the need for reform. China needs to adopt formal lending rules similar to those of the multilateral development banks, providing more favorable terms to countries at greater risk of debt distress. Alternative approaches might include replacing or partially replacing EXIM loans with the interest-free loans and grants that the Chinese Ministry of Commerce already provides.
Topic:: Debt, Development, Diplomacy, Geopolitics, and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Political Geography:: China, Asia, and Asia-Pacific

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