OCRA Independent Consultants: Professor Vijay Naidu, Professor Nii-K Plange, Mr Parmod Achary, Professor Steven Ratuva, Associate Professor Joeli Veitayaki, Dr. Yoko Kanemasu, Dr. Asenati Liki Chan Tung, Dr. Gordon Nanau, Dr. Kesaia Seniloli and Dr. Neelesh Gounder.
Research: qualitative and quantitative
The consultants are very experienced researchers who have published widely and have written reports for Pacific Island Country governments, non-governmental organisations, regional organisations, UN agencies and other multi-lateral organisations such as the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. They have familiarity with social science approaches and methods of data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Mentoring of thesis research students
Most of the consultants has supervised numerous masters and PhD thesis students to successful completion of their theses.
Social Development Policy
The consultants have expertise in social development policy including poverty reduction and social protection, housing, education, health, and social security.
Political Development
National constitutions, political institution building, governance, and political processes are also areas of interest and research for OCRA consultants.
Economic Development Strategies
The consultants also have strong interest in economic diversification, investment policies, and sustainable economic development.
Conflict Management and Peace Building
Conflict management and peace building is a critical area of research and policy making in PICs. OCRA consultants have expertise in facilitating processes that help manage conflict and build peace.
Useful Links:
Discipline of Government, Development and International Affairs, The University of the South Pacific (USP) – https://www.usp.ac.fj/discipline-of-government-development-and-international-affairs/
Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies, University of Canterbury – https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/mbc/
Center for Pacific Islands Studies, University of Hawai’i – https://hawaii.edu/cpis/people/core-faculty/tarcisius-kabutaulaka/