Urban Melanesia: The Challenges of Managing Land, Modernity and Tradition

Mecartney, Sarah; Connell, John

doi:10.22459/kpi.03.2017.02

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“…The decreased contributions of ecosystem services to material well‐being in urban areas might be at least partially replaced by non‐ecosystem services. For example, urban areas offer options to purchase both fresh and processed food, employment opportunities, health care services, although they are often inadequate or too costly to be equitably accessed in the Solomon Islands (Mecartney & Connell, 2017).…”

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Ecosystem services, well‐being benefits and urbanization associations in a Small Island Developing State

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Ecosystem services, well‐being benefits and urbanization associations in a Small Island Developing State

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“…There is a political bias against government investment in Honiara services and infrastructure because of the low political representation of urban dwellers and the perception that there is already too much spent on urban areas (Barbara and Keen, ). Urban champions are slowly emerging across Melanesia but require more technical and financial support, as well as assistance to organise collectively and act (Mecartney and Connell, ). In the informal market spaces, there are few channels for the voices of vendors to be heard.…”

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“…While actions to reduce urban exclusions often focus on access to productive capital like land and political agency (Mecartney and Connell, ), there is also a demographic dimension to urban exclusions that is evident in the markets we surveyed. Youth unemployment in Melanesian cities is high; in Solomon Islands it is probably over 35% and, for those who do get a job, turnover can be high and pay low (UNDP, ).…”

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Trading places: Inclusive cities and market vending in the Pacific Islands

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Rapid population growth in Pacific island cities far exceeds employment opportunities and is contributing to rising urban inequality and social exclusions. Livelihoods in the informal urban sector, such as market vending, provide much needed income, rural-urban connectivity and food security, but remain largely excluded from policy and planning frameworks. Spatial, economic and social exclusions limit vendors' economic advancement, their influence over decision-making, and their access to basic services. Local communities close to informal markets fill some of the gaps left by the policy neglect, but investment and strategic management remains inadequate when vendors do not have secure market places and recognised rights to work. This article reports on a study of three informal markets in Honiara, Solomon Islands. These markets lack legal status but make significant contributions to urban development and economic opportunities. Drawing on surveys and focus groups with vendors and urban decision-makers we explore the impact of informal markets on urban economies, how social and institutional relationships hinder vendors' economic advancement, and the opportunities to create more inclusive livelihoods that could contribute to equitable cities.

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“…These partnerships are important in addressing potential threats that undermine living standards, sustainability and economic growth, and in creating healthy and safe living environments across urban and peri-urban areas. That is no small challenge, and hence the notion of finding acceptable entry points into enhancing and promoting Pacific urban management has been used [13,36].…”

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Unpacking the Pacific Urban Agenda: Resilience Challenges and Opportunities

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Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are often cited as being the most vulnerable to the future impacts of a changing climate. Furthermore, being located in the 'Pacific Rim of Fire', PICs have long been exposed to the impacts of a range of natural and climate-related extreme events-such as earthquakes and cyclones-and are considered to be amongst the most vulnerable countries to natural disasters. The physical vulnerability of Pacific towns and cities is further exaggerated by development deficits, geographical isolation, weak governance, and complex issues of land tenure. This paper, based on substantive project experience in the Pacific region by each of the authors, reviews the resilience challenges facing Melanesian cities in the context of rapid urbanization and global environmental change. It then sets this in the context of the global 'New Urban Agenda' which was launched at Habitat III in Quito at the end of 2016, setting out the critical implementation challenges and opportunities for enhancing urban resilience in the Pacific.

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Urban Melanesia: The Challenges of Managing Land, Modernity and Tradition

Cited by 12 publications

References 17 publications

Ecosystem services, well‐being benefits and urbanization associations in a Small Island Developing State

Ecosystem services, well‐being benefits and urbanization associations in a Small Island Developing State

Trading places: Inclusive cities and market vending in the Pacific Islands

Unpacking the Pacific Urban Agenda: Resilience Challenges and Opportunities

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