Dr Amanda H A Watson

Dr. Watson's research interests include digital technology in the Pacific, mobile telephones in Papua New Guinea and strategic uses of information and communication technologies in development efforts.

Ongoing, systematic monitoring of mobile internet prices in Papua New Guinea, with co-authors Mr Picky Airi of Divine Word University and Mr Moses Sakai of the University of Papua New Guinea.

Ongoing, systematic monitoring of mobile internet speeds in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and other Pacific island nations, with support of numerous research assistants.

Continuous tracking of regulatory developments regarding telecommunications in the Pacific region, including mandatory mobile telephone registration in Papua New Guinea and wholesale internet pricing negotiations in Papua New Guinea.

Continuous tracking of geostrategic and geopolitical issues that could impact upon technology access in the Pacific. Continuous tracking of corporate issues that may have relevance to technology access across the Pacific.

Murray Thomas (Primary Supervisor) - Interesting times in the land of the unexpected. The research is about the political and legal contest for control of the Papua New Guinea Government in the period 2010-2012, from which Peter O'Neill emerged as the country's premier politician.