International Centre for Democratic Partnerships - ICDP

19/05/2026

Congratulations to Shurti Kumar, our Nadi Hub Coordinator, on the birth of her beautiful baby boy!

07/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for an insightful conversation on financial literacy, led by Catherine Fritz-Kalish AM and Torika Kalman.

A special thank you to our guest speaker, Shani Jayamanne, for a great presentation and valuable insights, and to our Hub Coordinators for their help with organising the event.

We are delighted that this topic has resonated so strongly with our Pacific members and we look forward to hosting more dialogues on financial literacy in the future, so stay tuned!

30/04/2026

Only 1 week to go until the ICDP Financial Literacy Online Dialogue! Swipe to see where participants are joining us from across the Pacific.

This is will be an informative conversation, so we encourage our participants to come ready with a question, idea or perspective to share. See you in a week!

21/04/2026

Proud to see Tonga Women in ICT - TWICT and its co-founder and President Selu Kauvaka (ICDP Tonga Hub Coordinator) continuing to inspire the next generation of women in technology with their next endeavour – a series of STEM workshops in partnership with the American Corner & the US Embassy Nuku'alofa.

Wishing you a fantastic launch on 24 April, and a Happy International Girls in ICT Day on 23 April!

We are thrilled to announce the official STEM Series Launch Ceremony in partnership with American Corner & the U.S. Embassy Nuku'alofa — a landmark moment for education and innovation in Tonga!

Join us as we officially kick off this exciting initiative, launched by the Honourable Minister of Education & Training - Dr. Mo'ale 'Otunuku, featuring a powerhouse panel of experts across every letter of STEM:

🔬 Science – Vaohoi Moala
💻 Technology – Devon L. Brown
🏗️ Engineering – Selu Kauvaka,
✈️ Aviation – Emeline Fifita
📐 Mathematics – 'Osaiasi Lolohea

Moderated by the wonderful Asinate Toluta'u

Following the launch, a full series of STEM workshops begins on 25 April — designed to inspire the next generation of Tongan scientists, engineers, technologists, and innovators! 🇹🇴🇺🇸



American Corner Tonga - ACT U.S. Embassy Nukuʻalofa

16/04/2026

Don't forget to register now! This event is open to the entire ICDP community and can be joined either online or in person (exclusively for Vanuatu participants).

Register today: https://airtable.com/appxVzhNc5FFMYtNv/pagUtNHomFFvmBl8L/form

09/04/2026

Registration is now open for the next ICDP Dialogue on Financial Literacy, featuring guest speaker Shani Jayamanne, Director and Investment Specialist at Morningstar Australia, and co-facilitated by Vanuatu Hub Coordinator Torika Kalman and ICDP Director Catherine Fritz-Kalish AM.

This practical session is designed to support women in strengthening their financial knowledge in ways that reflect real life - balancing family needs, community responsibilities and future goals.

To register and learn more about the event, visit our website: https://www.icdp.com.au/2026/03/31/financial-literacy-online-dialogue/

09/04/2026

Time is running out to be part of Pacific Trade Invest Australia's 2026 Pacific Islands Export Survey, the region’s only longitudinal study capturing exporter experiences across the Pacific.

If you haven’t completed it yet, submissions close Sunday, 12 April 2026.

Take the survey here: https://pti.mobi/PacificExportSurvey2026-2

Your insights will be included in a key report used by governments, NGOs and the private sector to support Pacific export growth.

Here’s one voice from our network; don’t miss your chance to contribute.

27/03/2026

We are excited to announce Shani Jayamanne, Director and Investment Specialist at Morningstar.com.au , as the guest speaker for our upcoming Dialogue on Financial Literacy on 7 May. Shani's new book 'Invest Your Way', co-authored with her Morningstar colleague and fellow Investing Compass podcast host Mark LaMonica, shares her personal investment journey and the lessons that have shaped her relationship with money.
https://www.icdp.com.au/2026/03/26/next-icdp-dialogue-speaker-shani-jayamanne/

20/03/2026

We are excited that Fiji and Tuvalu will host the pre- meetings – a real opportunity for Pacific voices to shape the global climate agenda. Many Pacific community members are already on the frontlines of climate action, working in sustainable agriculture, fisheries, renewable energy, climate finance and more. Pacific perspectives and practical experience will be critical in driving effective, locally grounded solutions to global climate challenges.

The Pacific Islands Forum have announced that Fiji and Tuvalu will host the pre-COP climate events later this year. This is ahead of the United Nations climate change conference, COP31, in Türkiye. Fiji will host the pre-COP meetings, and Tuvalu will host a leaders’ event to bring global leaders ...

18/03/2026

Congratulations to Shani Jayamanne on her nomination for Financial Newswire's Investment Professional of the Year award! Shani will be the guest speaker at the upcoming ICDP Dialogue on Financial Literacy, and we look forward to hearing her insights on personal finances and why they matter to our Pacific members.

Great to be nominated for Investment Professional of the Year by Financial Newswire. The nomination calls out our work on financial literacy and improving investing outcomes for Australians. Thankful for the support of Morningstar / Morningstar Australia who will always back putting investors first,...