Within a year, New Caledonia is to hold a referendum on independence but questions abound about what the future holds for the French territory once voters have made their decision.
To explore the options, the University of New Caledonia staged a public seminar attended by academics and local politicians alike.
Walter Zweifel listened in.
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Seminar explores New Caledonia's institutional challenges Photo: University of New Caledonia