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The World's Modern Autonomy Systems
2 The concepT of poliTical auTonomy Thomas Benedikter The World‘s Modern Autonomy Systems Concepts and Experiences of Regional Territorial Autonomy 1 The World’s Modern Autonomy Systems Institute of Minority Rights Concepts and Experiences of Regional Territorial EURAC Research Autonomy Viale Druso/Drususallee 1 I – 39100 Bolzano/Bozen Bozen/Bolzano, 2009 Email: [email protected] This study was written for the European Academy of A second version of this work is available in German Bolzano/Bozen (EURAC; www.eurac.edu), Institute for language: Minority Rights, in the frame of the project Europe- Thomas Benedikter South Asia Exchange on Supranational (Regional) Autonomien der Welt – Eine Einführung in die Policies and Instruments for the Promotion of Human Regionalautonomien der Welt mit vergleichender Rights and the Management of Minority Issues Analyse, ATHESIA, Bozen 2007 (EURASIA-Net) (FP7). ISBN 978-88-8266-479-4 www.athesiabuch.it The first edition of this publication has been released [email protected] in India in 2007 under the title „The World‘s Working Regional Autonomies“ by ANTHEM PRESS, www. This work is dedicated to my father, Alfons Benedikter anthempress.com (born in 1918), who for most of his life gave his all for C-49 Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019, India autonomy and self-determination in South Tyrol. 75-76 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HA, UK or PO Box 9779, London SW19 7ZG, UK 244 Madison Ave. #116, New York, NY 10016, USA Edited by Copyright © EURAC 2009 This edition is published in collaboration with the Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group GC 45, Sector 3, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700106, India. -
168 the Contemporary Pacific • 22:1 (2010) Jon
168 the contemporary pacific • 22:1 (2010) 2009). A woman who gave birth to and high-profile regional-hosting com- the prime minister’s grandson issued mitments disguising the reality of an a complaint when she had to pay a overburdening political structure. hospital fee of nz$1,000 (the rate for Several prominent deaths during tourists and contract workers) instead the year received national attention. of nz$26 (the fee for locals and per- The funeral of Sir Pupuke Robati, manent residents) (CIN, 29 Aug 2008). former prime minister and longtime Deputy Prime Minister Maoate, in his member of Parliament for the island of role as minister of health, promised to Rakahanga, was held on 1 May 2009 look at the issue more closely (CIN, 30 (CIN, 27 April, 1 May 2009). Lawyer Aug 2008). Albert Numanga, former John McFadzien, who served as Cook manager of the Cook Islands Tourism Islands solicitor general from 1983 office in Auckland, faced four charges to 1995, died 13 May 2009 (CIN, 14 of defrauding the Cook Islands gov- May 2009, 1). Sir Tangaroa Tangaroa, ernment of a total of nz$1 million. former queen’s representative and Numanga spent over ten years work- member of Parliament for Tongareva, ing in the Cook Islands tourism sector. was given a state funeral service on Numanga’s former boss, Chris Wong, 29 May 2009 (CIN, 29 May 2009). also faced charges of misusing govern- Professor Ron Crocombe passed away ment funds, including using thousands on 18 June 2009 (CIN, 19 June 2009), of dollars for gambling in the Auck- and the nation paid a special tribute to land Sky casino (CIN, 11 Feb 2009). -
Political Reviews
Political Reviews 0LFURQHVLDLQ5HYLHZ,VVXHVDQG(YHQWV-XO\ WR-XQH david w kupferman, kelly g marsh, donald r shuster, tyrone j taitano 3RO\QHVLDLQ5HYLHZ,VVXHVDQG(YHQWV-XO\ WR-XQH lorenz gonschor, hapakuke pierre leleivai, margaret mutu, forrest wade young 7KH&RQWHPSRUDU\3DFL²F9ROXPH1XPEHU¥ E\8QLYHUVLW\RI+DZDL©L3UHVV 127 3RO\QHVLDLQ5HYLHZ,VVXHVDQG(YHQWV -XO\WR-XQH 5HYLHZVRI$PHULFDQ6ëPRD&RRN controversies over two projects of the Islands, Hawai‘i, Niue, Tokelau, new government: a bill to reform the Tonga, and Tuvalu are not included country’s land legislation and a reso- in this issue. lution to reinscribe the territory on the United Nations List of Non-Self- French Polynesia Governing Territories (nsgts). During the period under review, politi- A bill for a loi de pays (country cal stability slightly improved as, for law, ie, an act of the French Polynesia the first time in many years, no change Assembly with legal standing slightly in government took place and no lower than French national law) to attempt was made to overthrow the regulate the acquisition of landed current one through a no-confidence property by the country government motion. However, the severe eco- in the case of a landowner dying nomic crisis partly caused by years of without heirs met with strong negative instability continued, and no major reactions as soon as it was introduced changes in financial and economic in the assembly in mid-August. The policy to improve the situation appear bill’s opponents—led by heir to the to be in sight. On the other hand, Tahitian royal family Teriihinoiatua there were significant advances in the Joinville Pomare, land rights activist international plea for the country’s Monil Tetuanui, and assembly mem- decolonization by the current govern- bers Sandra Manutahi Lévy-Agami ment under President Oscar Temaru. -
Warwick.Ac.Uk/Lib-Publications
A Thesis Submitted for the Degree of PhD at the University of Warwick Permanent WRAP URL: http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/153079 Copyright and reuse: This thesis is made available online and is protected by original copyright. Please scroll down to view the document itself. Please refer to the repository record for this item for information to help you to cite it. Our policy information is available from the repository home page. For more information, please contact the WRAP Team at: [email protected] warwick.ac.uk/lib-publications COMPLEX GOVERNANCE AND SEAZONES: THE FLOATING ISLAND PROJECT IN FRENCH POLYNESIA 2020 Ph.D. Thesis by Nathalie Mezza-Garcia A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of. Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick Complex Governance and SeaZones: The Floating Island Project Nathalie Mezza-Garcia Supervised by Emma Uprichard & Nathaniel Tkacz A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment for the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies University of Warwick Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies January 2020 Esta tesis está dedicada a mi mamá y a mi papá. Por toda una vida de apoyo incondicional. This thesis is dedicated to my mum and dad, for a lifetime of love and unconditional support. II I think the next century will be the century of complexity Stephen W. Hawking III Table of Contents LIST OF APPENDIXES ......................................................................................... VIII ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...................................................................................... -
France in the South Pacific Power and Politics
France in the South Pacific Power and Politics France in the South Pacific Power and Politics Denise Fisher Published by ANU E Press The Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200, Australia Email: [email protected] This title is also available online at http://epress.anu.edu.au National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication entry Author: Fisher, Denise, author. Title: France in the South Pacific : power and politics / Denise Fisher. ISBN: 9781922144942 (paperback) 9781922144959 (eBook) Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: France--Foreign relations--Oceania. Oceania--Foreign relations--France. France--Foreign relations--New Caledonia. New Caledonia--Foreign relations--France. Dewey Number: 327.44095 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. Cover design and layout by ANU E Press Printed by Griffin Press This edition © 2013 ANU E Press Contents Acknowledgements . vii List of maps, figures and tables . ix Glossary and acronyms . xi Maps . xix Introduction . 1 Part I — France in the Pacific to the 1990s 1. The French Pacific presence to World War II . 13 2. France manages independence demands and nuclear testing 1945–1990s . 47 3 . Regional diplomatic offensive 1980s–1990s . 89 Part II — France in the Pacific: 1990s to present 4. New Caledonia: Implementation of the Noumea Accord and political evolution from 1998 . 99 5. French Polynesia: Autonomy or independence? . 179 6. France’s engagement in the region from the 1990s: France, its collectivities, the European Union and the region . -
The Question of French Polynesia Student Officer
Forum: General Assembly 4 (Special Political and Decolonization) Issue: The question of French Polynesia Student Officer: Saulet Tanirbergen Position: Deputy Chair Introduction French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity, often times referred to as an overseas country, of the Republic of France. It was a colony of France since the 19th century and had only gained its’ internal autonomy in the recent decades. French Polynesia has a very unique government. It’s autonomy is greater than most other overseas collectivities of France. French Polynesia has acquired autonomy in all areas except those relating to police, monetary policy, tertiary education, immigration, and defense and foreign affairs. It even has an assembly and a President, whose duties are fashioned after those of the Prime Minister. However, French Polynesia has a very heavy history with nuclear testing that lasted for 30 years. It is often a subject of debate between the French national government and certain French Polynesian political members. It is also a region where the question of independence is very heated and relevant. Many French Polynesian politicians are openly outspoken against France and wish for independence. However, it has not yet had an independence referendum like New Caledonia, a fellow overseas collectivity, did. However, it is also important to note that many in that region do not wish to be separated from France. This is furthered by the results of the New Caledonian referendum, which led to New Caledonia retaining its’ status as a French overseas collectivity. In order to resolve this issue as best as possible, it is important to understand that this is a multi-faceted and complex issue. -
France in the South Pacific Power and Politics
France in the South Pacific Power and Politics France in the South Pacific Power and Politics Denise Fisher Published by ANU E Press The Australian National University Canberra ACT 0200, Australia Email: [email protected] This title is also available online at http://epress.anu.edu.au National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication entry Author: Fisher, Denise, author. Title: France in the South Pacific : power and politics / Denise Fisher. ISBN: 9781922144942 (paperback) 9781922144959 (eBook) Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: France--Foreign relations--Oceania. Oceania--Foreign relations--France. France--Foreign relations--New Caledonia. New Caledonia--Foreign relations--France. Dewey Number: 327.44095 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. Cover design and layout by ANU E Press Printed by Griffin Press This edition © 2013 ANU E Press Contents Acknowledgements . vii List of maps, figures and tables . ix Glossary and acronyms . xi Maps . xix Introduction . 1 Part I — France in the Pacific to the 1990s 1. The French Pacific presence to World War II . 13 2. France manages independence demands and nuclear testing 1945–1990s . 47 3 . Regional diplomatic offensive 1980s–1990s . 89 Part II — France in the Pacific: 1990s to present 4. New Caledonia: Implementation of the Noumea Accord and political evolution from 1998 . 99 5. French Polynesia: Autonomy or independence? . 179 6. France’s engagement in the region from the 1990s: France, its collectivities, the European Union and the region . -
“Resilient Islands and Territories in Asia-Pacific”
“Resilient Islands and Territories in Asia-Pacific” FULL REPORT As a concluding seminar to the series of seminars on “Circular Economy and Economic Development” which has consisted of a series of three seminars during the 2017-2018 period 1) the natural resources industries; 2) the tourism industry; and 3) mutual recognition of rules and standards to facilitate trade and foreign direct investment, the French Pacific Territories committee for PECC (FPTPEC) has organized in Papeete, French Polynesia a symposium entitled “Resilient Islands and Territories in Asia-Pacific”, that took place on January 20 and 21, 2020. 2 FULL REPORT MONDAY 20TH JANUARY 2020 Welcome and opening remarks WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS Opening Address Michel PAOLETTI, Chair of PECC French Polynesia The PECC French Polynesia is very pleased to, once again, host a seminar. But, first, I would like to say that such a seminar could not take place without the help of the President of French Polynesia, who is here with us. Most of the means that have been provided, have been provided by the Government. So, once again, Honourable President, thank you because this symposium could not take place without you. I welcome the presence of: The High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia, Mr. Dominique Sorain, The National Chairman of our organisation, Mr. Pascal Lamy, The newly appointed Ambassador and Permanent Secretary to France in the Pacific, Madam Marine De Carné de Trécesson. I would also like to welcome Mr. Kelly Asin-Moux, the President of the CESC, Nabila Gaertner-Mazouni, the Vice-Chair at the University of French Polynesia, And Maina Sage, our Member of Parliament. -
The Impact of France on Conflict and Stability in The
THE IMPACT OF FRANCE ON CONFLICT AND STABILITY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Political Science in the University of Canterbury by Matthew David Nichols University of Canterbury 2007 Table of Contents Acknowledgements .......................................................................................4 Abstract ..........................................................................................................5 Acronyms and Abbreviations .......................................................................6 Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................................7 Chapter Outline..................................................................................................................... 9 The Status of France’s South Pacific Dependencies........................................................... 11 Definition of Key Concepts ................................................................................................ 14 Chapter 2: Literature Review ......................................................................18 General Accounts................................................................................................................ 18 Accounts of French Regional Policy................................................................................... 19 Critical / Anti-French Authors ........................................................................................... -
Comparative Observations on the Transfer of The
91 COMPARATIVE OBSERVATIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE TO FRENCH POLYNESIA AS ISSUED BY THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (1977) AND THE PACIFIC PLAN (2006-2015) Yves-Louis Sage∗ Tout le monde1 s'accorde à reconnaître que, depuis 2004 la situation politique de la Polynésie française est marquée par une instabilité ∗ Maître de Conférences (Hdr) at the University of French Polynesia, Teaching Fellow Dispute Resolution Centre Massey University (New Zealand), Director Legal and Economic Department University of French Polynesia, Member of the "Gouvernance et Développement Insulaire" Research laboratory (EA4240). The author would like to express his gratitude towards Prof A Angelo (Victoria University of Wellington) and Ass Prof A Moyrand (UPF) for their invaluable advice. The remaining errors are the author's alone. 1 This paper is an amended version (to the 30 March 2009) of a contribution to the Seminar on New Approaches to Governance and Self-Reliance in Pacific Island Societies, organised by East West Centre (Hawaii) and the French Government (21-22 January 2009). See also Sage "Observations sur la situation politique de la Polynésie Française..." (2009) 39 VUWLR 583. TRANSFER OF THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE TO FRENCH POLYNESIA 92 chronique. Les réformes successives entreprises par le gouvernement en matière électorale pour tenter de moraliser la vie politique dans cette communauté d'outre-mer n'ont pas, si l'on en juge par la situation actuelle, répondu aux attentes de leurs concepteurs. En fait, n'ayant été que très rarement précédées de concertations véritables avec la population ou qu'elles se sont affranchies de l'avis contraire exprimé par l'Assemblée territoriale, ces réformes étaient donc d'avance promises à un échec certain. -
5. French Polynesia: Autonomy Or Independence?
5. French Polynesia: Autonomy or independence? With the cessation of nuclear testing in 1996, and the French commitment to the 20-year Noumea Accord process in New Caledonia underpinned by massive investment in developing nickel at a time of rising global, especially Chinese, demand, New Caledonia displaced French Polynesia as France’s primary strategic asset in the South Pacific. There was accordingly less attention paid by Paris to responding to demands from French Polynesia, leading to instability and hasty measures to address resultant problems. In this period, from the end of the 1990s, as in New Caledonia, French Polynesian politics have also been characterised by the fragmentation of principal parties, loyalist and pro-independence alike, and surprising alliances, but, unlike New Caledonia after 1999, this has taken place against a background of constant statutory change without broad consultation. Local corruption and overt French intervention have been characteristic of French Polynesian politics in the last decade. Elections in 1996 saw the return of Gaston Flosse’s Tahoeraa Huira’atira (People’s Assembly) but also an increase in support for Oscar Temaru’s pro-independence Tavini Huira’atira no Te Ao Maohi (Serviteur du Peuple or Polynesian People’s Servant). Flosse closely followed developments in New Caledonia, especially its Organic Law of 1999 giving it special status (where it was assigned sui generis status and referred to as a ‘pays’, or country). He sought similar provisions for French Polynesia. While he did not claim a self-determination referendum or restricted electorate, as applied to New Caledonia, he did seek legislative powers and special citizenship provisions linked with protecting local labor and property rights. -
Political Reviews
Political Reviews 0LFURQHVLDLQ5HYLHZ,VVXHVDQG(YHQWV-XO\ WR-XQH david w kupferman, kelly g marsh, donald r shuster, tyrone j taitano 3RO\QHVLDLQ5HYLHZ,VVXHVDQG(YHQWV-XO\ WR-XQH lorenz gonschor, hapakuke pierre leleivai, margaret mutu, forrest wade young 7KH&RQWHPSRUDU\3DFL²F9ROXPH1XPEHU¥ E\8QLYHUVLW\RI+DZDL©L3UHVV 127 3RO\QHVLDLQ5HYLHZ,VVXHVDQG(YHQWV -XO\WR-XQH 5HYLHZVRI$PHULFDQ6ëPRD&RRN controversies over two projects of the Islands, Hawai‘i, Niue, Tokelau, new government: a bill to reform the Tonga, and Tuvalu are not included country’s land legislation and a reso- in this issue. lution to reinscribe the territory on the United Nations List of Non-Self- French Polynesia Governing Territories (nsgts). During the period under review, politi- A bill for a loi de pays (country cal stability slightly improved as, for law, ie, an act of the French Polynesia the first time in many years, no change Assembly with legal standing slightly in government took place and no lower than French national law) to attempt was made to overthrow the regulate the acquisition of landed current one through a no-confidence property by the country government motion. However, the severe eco- in the case of a landowner dying nomic crisis partly caused by years of without heirs met with strong negative instability continued, and no major reactions as soon as it was introduced changes in financial and economic in the assembly in mid-August. The policy to improve the situation appear bill’s opponents—led by heir to the to be in sight. On the other hand, Tahitian royal family Teriihinoiatua there were significant advances in the Joinville Pomare, land rights activist international plea for the country’s Monil Tetuanui, and assembly mem- decolonization by the current govern- bers Sandra Manutahi Lévy-Agami ment under President Oscar Temaru.