The 2013 Pacific and PNG Update provided a forum for the discussion of the latest economic, social and political developments in the region. The Update was hosted by the Development Policy Centre, and supported by: the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Economic Management Technical Assistance Project; and the Asia and Pacific Policy Studies, the flagship publication of the Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU in partnership with Australian Aid, AusAID.

The 'Gender-based violence' panel consisted of:

• Jo Chandler, Journalist and Honorary Fellow at the Alfred Deakin Research Institute, presenting on 'Violence and the media'
• Kamalini Lokuge, from the ANU's National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, presenting on 'Integrated support for survivors - what is needed?'
• Cathy Rimbao, a sergeant in the PNG Lae Police Force, presenting on 'A policing perspective'

Closing remarks for the conference were delivered by Devpolicy Director Stephen Howes.

Presentation slides are available from the Devpolicy events page: https://devpolicy.crawford.anu.edu.au/event-extra/past