How is the Pacific Islands Forum governed?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  The first meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum was in Wellington, New Zealand, on 5-7 August 1971. What was the outcome of the meeting?

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  • A.
    The foundation of an executive commission responsible for proposing legislation, and implementing decisions
  • B.
    It was a private and informal discussion setting the stage for recurring meetings, and a gradually deepening collaboration
  • C.
    The signing of a mutual free trade treaty
  • D.
    A declaration of a common stance against communism
• 2.
  There are 14 independent countries and 11 inhabited dependencies in Oceania. How many are members of the PIF?

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  • A.
    14 countries and no dependencies
  • B.
    10 countries and 11 dependencies
  • C.
    9 countries and 2 dependencies
  • D.
    13 countries and 5 dependencies
• 3.
  Which is the flag of the Pacific Islands Forum?

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    Alternative A
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    Alternative B
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    Alternative C
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    Alternative D
• 4.
  Which are the areas of responsibility of the Pacific Islands Forum?

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  • A.
    Development and Economic Policy
  • B.
    Trade and Investment
  • C.
    Political, International and Legal Affairs
  • D.
    All of the above
• 5.
  How can the PIF enforce its decisions?

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  • A.
    An infraction can be brought before the Pacific Constitutional Court (PCC)
  • B.
    Australia guarantees that all member states sticks to PIF decisions
  • C.
    All PIF decisions are treaties, so the organisation cannot enforce decisions
  • D.
    None of the above
• 6.
  Dame Meg Taylor is the current Secretary General of PIF. What role does she play?

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    Keep the conversation about PIF's development going
  • B.
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    She signs treaties with other regional organisations
  • C.
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    Collect relevant information for the member states
  • D.
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    Act as a commander-in-chef in common military operations
• 7.
  What is next on PIF's agenda for the future?

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    Forming a common market
  • B.
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    Forming the Pacific Union
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    A common passport
  • D.
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    Fully implement the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) by 2021

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Novice

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• 2.
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• 3.
  Pouwhenua

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