Everyday Fragility and Stability in Papua New Guinea

The U.S. government has identified Papua New Guinea as a priority partner country under the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability. On June 7, USIP hosted a conversation with Dr. Melissa Demian on how fragility is experienced, perceived and overcome in Morobe Province, with a focus on its capital, Lae. The discussion considered how Dr. Demian’s research on fragility issues and community efforts can support the durability of life in the city of Lae.

Speakers

Dr. Gordon Peake, moderator 
Senior Advisor, Pacific Islands, U.S. Institute of Peace

Dr. Melissa Demian 
Senior Lecturer, University of St. Andrews

Zuabe Tinning
Program Manager, Papua New Guinea, U.S. Institute of Peace

Ruth Kissam
Senior Advisor, Papua New Guinea, U.S. Institute of Peace

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/everyday-fragility-and-stability-papua-new-guinea