Publication

The Pacific Islands region is in the midst of an information and communications technology (ICT) revolution that could have major implications, particularly for democratic governance and the region’s development. This paper describes some of the early impacts of the region's ICT revolution. In particular, the combination of these powerful digital tools has given Pacific Islanders greater opportunity to harness, influence and promote political and social change in the region. Led by bloggers, digital entrepreneurs and social media groups in Papua New Guinea, a Pacific 'digital generation' is emerging that is playing an increasingly influential role in society.