Summary

Research report: This report maps out possible development scenarios for Vanuatu over the coming 10-15 years.

Description

Marcus Cox, Hannington Alatoa, Linda Kenni, Anna Naupa, Dr. Gregory Rawlings, Nikunj Soni, Charles Vatu, George Sokomanu, Vincent Bulekone

Development is a fundamentally political process, and development assistance is more likely to be effective if it is based on a sound understanding of the country context, including political processes and incentives.

'Drivers of change' is an analytical tool used by donors to assess the prospects for and constraints on development in a particular country context. Taking a political economy perspective, it assesses the interaction among structural features (economic, social and cultural systems), institutions (formal and informal rules and incentives) and actors (individuals and organisations).

The report maps out possible development scenarios for Vanuatu over the coming 10-15 years, based on different assumptions around political governance. These represent three points on a spectrum of possibilities, chosen to illuminate the choices, risks and opportunities facing Vanuatu.

Unfinished State: Drivers Of Change in Vanuatu [PDF 595KB]

This report was commissioned by AusAID. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of AusAID or the Australian Government.

Available: Electronic version only