Statistics leaders from 14 Pacific countries and territories—as well as representatives from 10 international development organisations, including the Pacific Community (SPC)—meet in Vanuatu next week to discuss the major statistical matters and decisions facing the region.

Tonga has reduced its poverty rate, irrespective of the calculation used, according to researchers from the Pacific Community (SPC) and Tonga. Between one-in-four and one-in-five Tongans experience some degree of poverty—with the most extreme form of poverty eliminated.

Births, deaths, marriages and other major life events in Tuvalu are set to make greater use of digital systems and data-sharing, supported by the Pacific Community (SPC)’s expertise in this area.

Samoa’s food consumption patterns give crucial insights into welfare, food security and nutrition, say Pacific Community (SPC) and Samoa Bureau of Statistics experts following a World Bank-supported workshop last month.