E:/peli

Development Economist. Fan of pretty graphs. Views are my own. RTs≠endorsement.

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

A bustling barbershop in Suva, Fiji’s capital, is offering customers more than just a fresh look, it’s also embracing a seamless e-payments system.

“We don’t have to rush to the bank. That saves us time. Time that we can use to work,” says Aaron Mayes, Supercuts Manager.

It’s impressive to see how Fiji’s reforms to modernize payment systems, supported by @IFC_org, are improving efficiency for businesses like Supercuts: https://t.co/k5lTS3280w

[flaggETERNAL42 @alexelbourne42]

If you ever wanted to see the stark ethnic divide in this country look at the reactions under a fijivillage story about 2 Indo-Fijian MPs who voted for the constitutional amendment. Gang who think there's no racism in Fiji or only a little are deluding themselves man...

[alberto bisin @albertobisin]

A brief 🧵 on why I think the Nobel prize to @DAcemogluMIT @baselinescene and Jim Robinson (AJR) on institutions is one of the very good ones.

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

BREAKING NEWS
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”

#NobelPrize

[Paul Krugman @paulkrugman]

Congrats to Acemoglu/Johnson/Robinson for their Nobel. Their work on how colonial regimes focused on resource extraction inflicted long-term damage was clever and important. Also of some current relevance, but I’ll save that for another post.

[🍍Joseph Hing 🇫🇯🌺 @Viti_Kid]

Flew over the #Andes today, Absolutely breathtaking experience flying over for the first time! The majestic peaks, glaciers, and vibrant landscapes … but shit man it’s moments like these that remind me how fucken beautiful our world truly is. Feeling really grateful

[Pecelz @Pecelz]

Sep 6 and 7 Homecoming2025 ....... that's all I know 🤫

[HSBC SVNS @SVNSSeries]

The weight of a nation 🇫🇯

#Paris2024 | #RugbySevens

[Stanley Ian Simpson @stansimpsonfj]

Long post: Fiji TV celebrates 30 years anniversary.

I'm really disappointed to miss this, as I was kindly invited to the event and would have attended, but have to give my apologies as if I am out of the country.

[Dave Lavaki @dave_lavaki]

Vinaka to those that showed up last night for @ElecInParaDoc .
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Much love.

[U.S. Embassy Suva @USEmbassySuva]

🇺🇸👏🇫🇯 Congratulations to our @HumphreyProgram Fellow Ilaisa Naca on successfully completing a year of graduate study and professional development at @ucdavis specializing in Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change. Hear from him this Thursday in our latest episode of #ExchangeAlumni Stories!

🔴 https://t.co/0BfP6jJrmm

Learn more about the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: https://t.co/d8l7dkmiJh

[GGGI Pacific @GGGIPacific]

#GreeningthePacificFinancialSystems program inception workshop discussed the challenges Pacific development finance institutions face to implement green, inclusive and climate resilient loan. 🌍
#GGGIPacific

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Men who act like jerks are more likely to get away with sexism.

When a man is rude to other men, people are more likely to overlook his misogyny. They think he's just an asshole.

We shouldn't give pricks a pass. Treating everyone poorly is not an excuse for degrading women.

[E:/peli @WEpeli]

@TaleiTora On that note, Fiji TV's evening news has turned into an annoying regurgitation of press releases. Its either the presenter or reporter reading statments verbatim.

[Jenni @hashjenni]

Watching your parents get old

[Orange Book 🍊📖 @orangebook]

The older you get, the more you appreciate those “normal” days when nothing happens, when you are just chilling with people you love, relaxing alone with a book, or going for a walk in a familiar neighborhood. You don’t need to be overstimulated all the time to live a happy life.

[Linus ✦ Ekenstam @LinusEkenstam]

New era for the sports industry

It's time for folks to really start looking at how spatial computing will change sports for ever.

What used to cost millions and take weeks, can now happen in real-time and cost close to nothing.

🧵 A thread

[Shane Hussein @shanehussein]

For absolutely no reason at all...
here are days of the week in Fiji Baat - Western Viti Levu dialect:

Monday- Sommarr
Tuesday- Manggarr
Wednesday- Budh
Thursday- Bif
Friday- Suukh
Saturday- Sanichcharr
Sunday - Atwarr

Other regions may differ.

[Inia.Yavala @nixcboy]

Fairy tale ending for us over in Honiara 🥇🇫🇯#SPG2023 #Basketball #FIBA #Fiji