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T1 - The third independence referendum in New Caledonia – a fallback to colonialism?
AU - Kowasch, Matthias
AU - Batterbury, Simon
AU - Bouard, Séverine
AU - Wadrawane, Eddy Wayuone
PY - 2022/2/23
Y1 - 2022/2/23
N2 - The third and final referendum in the French overseas territory New Caledonia on December 12, 2021, was wasted. Although the vote was legal and the result was clear (96.5% voting against independence), we argue – along with various international observers – that the schedule did not respect Kanak cultural traditions and the vote should be considered as undemocratic. As engaged scholars with different scientific backgrounds (geography, agronomy, education) and of different origins (German, British-Australian, French-Caledonian and indigenous Kanak), we critically examine the circumstances of the third referendum and analyse the reasons for the non-participation of the majority of independence supporters. We offer a number of observations on future prospects for the interrupted decolonization process and recommend the consideration of new forms of partnerships between France and New Caledonia
AB - The third and final referendum in the French overseas territory New Caledonia on December 12, 2021, was wasted. Although the vote was legal and the result was clear (96.5% voting against independence), we argue – along with various international observers – that the schedule did not respect Kanak cultural traditions and the vote should be considered as undemocratic. As engaged scholars with different scientific backgrounds (geography, agronomy, education) and of different origins (German, British-Australian, French-Caledonian and indigenous Kanak), we critically examine the circumstances of the third referendum and analyse the reasons for the non-participation of the majority of independence supporters. We offer a number of observations on future prospects for the interrupted decolonization process and recommend the consideration of new forms of partnerships between France and New Caledonia
U2 - 10.23791/571115
DO - 10.23791/571115
M3 - Journal article
SP - 11
EP - 15
JO - Pacific Geographies: research, notes, current issues from the Asia-Pacific region
JF - Pacific Geographies: research, notes, current issues from the Asia-Pacific region
SN - 2196-1468
IS - 57
ER -