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Girls in ICT Day Draws 200 Participants in Honiara
More than 200 young women gathered in Honiara for Girls in ICT Day 2026, with the event spotlighting artificial intelligence, disaster response and the role of girls in shaping Solomon Islands’ digital future.
Beyond the Edge, My First Journey to the Most Remote Island in Solomon: Tikopia
After several years working with the Small Grants Programme funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and administered by UNDP, I thought I had a good sense of what “remote” meant in the Solomon Islands.
Civil Society in Solomon Islands: The Backbone of Democracy and Development
As we ended the first quarter of 2025, civil society organisations across Solomon Islands aren't just enduring – they're thriving.
A Blue Pacific rules-based order: “Our home, our rules”
Ongoing wars and conflict around the world expose how international law and norms can be co-opted.
Child Mortality in Kiribati: A Wake-Up Call for Urgent Action
Kiribati faces one of the highest child mortality rates in the region, with under-5 mortality rates (U5MR) remaining stubbornly high for more than a decade.
Conservation’s Best Hope Lies in Community-Led Efforts
Today’s Living Planet Report paints a sobering picture: wildlife populations across the world are in severe decline.
46 Years of Democracy for the People, by the People of Solomon Islands
Today, as we commemorate the International Day of Democracy, Solomon Islands has elected to dedicate the celebration of its 46 years of democracy to the theme 'Democracy for the people, by the people.'
Citizens, Not Customers: Reimagining Digital
Imagine a small island nation, excited about modernizing its electoral process.
Women's Political Representation in Solomon Islands
After a 12-month delay, the 12th Solomon Islands national general elections were held on 17 April 2024.
Empowering Pacific CSOs through UNDP's Digital Democracy Initiative
A small grant can be a powerful tool for change, especially in the Pacific, where rapidly increasing connectivity and the lowering of costs associated with access to the digital space have been a game-changer.
