Maholopa Laveil
FDC Pacific Fellow, Pacific Islands Program
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Maholopa (Maho) Laveil was the inaugural FDC Pacific Fellow at the Lowy Institute. He worked in the Institute’s Pacific Islands Program as part of a one year secondment from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG).
His research interests include fiscal and monetary policy in Papua New Guinea (PNG), election and parliamentary politics, tariff policy, PNG economic history, and development. Maho teaches undergraduate economics at UPNG. He holds a Master's in International and Development Economics from the Australian National University (ANU) and an undergraduate degree from UPNG.
The FDC Pacific Fellow is supported by a grant from the Foundation for Development Cooperation.
Commentary
PNG looks to enhance its foreign investment regime
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 16 January 2023.
Commentary
Australia cements ties with PNG, reinforces role in Pacific
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 16 January 2023.
For PNG, Albanese’s visit was about more than just security
Dealing with Australia and keeping a door open to China gives James Marape the chance to foster the local economy.
Commentary
New tax increase on PNG banks raises concerns
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 23 December 2022.
PNG needs a census, not more population estimates
Knowing a true number of residents is crucial to set development goals – for local government and foreign partners.
Commentary
PNG’s sovereign wealth fund struggles to get off the ground
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 23 November 2022.
MP slush funds used to maintain power in PNG
The more cash, the more chance of an incumbent ruling party’s success at elections.
Papua New Guinea: lessons of the last decade in four charts
Translating economic semantics into higher incomes, better living standards and good governance is the next step.
Financial Times
06 December 2022
