The Pacific Rim countries of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Fiji, Philippines and Solomon
Islands will be reviewed from an equity investors perspective. The following areas will be covered: Country risks Exploration spending and activity
Project development Taxation Relative cost of doing business
Environmental considerations Political/bureaucratic situations
Capital raising Equity markets as a source of funds
Developing market funds The aim of the paper will be to outline the most attractive areas for investment by equity and private funds plus
documenting the changes needed in the less favourable countries if they are to attract investors.