Vanuatu's Minister of Finance, The Hon Johnny Koanapo speaks with Dr Jason Thomas (Vice President) while at beautiful Tanna island in Vanuatu, in this first edition of...
COCONUT WIRELESS – Hon Johnny Koanapo, Vanuatu Minister of Finance
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What is ISDS (investor-state dispute settlement)?
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