Maholopa Laveil

FDC Pacific Fellow, Pacific Islands Program
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Economics and politics in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific; trade policy; economic history

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Maholopa (Maho) Laveil is the inaugural FDC Pacific Fellow at the Lowy Institute. He works 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.

PNG’s tax on monopolists is counterproductive
Commentary
PNG’s tax on monopolists is counterproductive
Originally published in the East Asia Forum
PNG voices: regional partnerships must be based on respect
PNG voices: regional partnerships must be based on respect
Righting perceptions of an asymmetric relationship between PNG and Australia comes down to listening.
Partnering in the Pacific with Maho Laveil
Podcasts
Partnering in the Pacific with Maho Laveil
A podcast by Good Will Hunters.
PNG looks to enhance its foreign investment regime
Commentary
PNG looks to enhance its foreign investment regime
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 16 January 2023.
Australia cements ties with PNG, reinforces role in Pacific
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
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.
New tax increase on PNG banks raises concerns
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
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.
PNG’s sovereign wealth fund struggles to get off the ground
Commentary
PNG’s sovereign wealth fund struggles to get off the ground
This article originally appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit, 23 November 2022.
East Asia Forum
PNG’s tax on monopolists is counterproductive
13 March 2023
Statecraft
US, Australia to Sign Security Deals with Papua New Guinea to Counter China
20 January 2023
South China Morning Post
Australia pushes for PNG security pact to counter China’s influence in the Pacific
20 January 2023
ABC News
Australia and Papua New Guinea's future relationship evolving from shared colonial past
13 January 2023
Sky News Australia
‘From the face of it’ China’s new military hospital in PNG is ‘really good’
12 January 2023
Sky News Australia
Albanese’s speech to PNG was ‘really good’
12 January 2023
Australian Associated Press
PNG has ‘appetite’ for new defence deal
12 January 2023
Australian Associated Press
PNG has 'appetite' for new defence deal
11 January 2023
ABC News
Grassroots births and deaths register could help uncover Papua New Guinea's population size
05 January 2023
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