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Analysing the accountability ecosystem in Palau
A new report by Aidan Craney and Bernadett Besebes analyses the accountability ecosystem in Palau.
CHSSC wins Research Excellence Award for our partnership with WETT
The CHSSC has won the Research Excellence Award for Industry Engagement and Partnering from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at La Trobe University for our work with the Warlpiri Education and Training Trust
AES24 International Evaluation Conference
Centre staff reflect on a thought-provoking and enriching week at the recent Australian Evaluation Society’s 2024 International Evaluation Conference.
Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia
Lisa Denney and Elisabeth Jackson address human trafficking in Southeast Asia
Responsive governance in the Pacific
Glenn Bond sets out some options on what a responsive governance portfolio for UNDP might look like in the Pacific.
Making clear bets for change: Australia's International Development Policy
Lisa Denney reflects on the strategies for change that are incorporated in Australia's International Development Policy
Gender equality, the Pacific way
Elisabeth Jackson and Mercy Masta on how cultural norms in the Pacific can be used to address gender inequality in the Pacific region.
Analysing the accountability ecosystem in Kiribati
A new report by Aidan Craney and Tearinaki Tanielu suggests that Kiribati is leading the Pacific on accountability
Locally Led Development: The What, Why and How
Locally led development is fundamentally about shifting power to local organisations and away from international organisations and donors.
Aidan Craney and Yeshe Smith discuss the impact of racism, colonialism and whiteness in development
How did the exodus of Australian development workers during COVID-19 impact projects in the Pacific? And what lessons can be drawn for future development assistance?
Congratulations to the Warlpiri Education and Training Trust
We extend our congratulations to the Warlpiri Education and Training Trust for winning the 2024 NAIDOC Education Award.
Inquiry into Australia's Response to Pacific Priorities
The Centre has recently made a submission to the Inquiry into Australia's response to the priorities of Pacific Island countries and the Pacific region.
Racism, colonialism and whiteness in development
The sudden departure of foreign, mostly white, development staff from Pacific countries during Covid-19 created opportunities for local staff to lead.
Disability and Slavery in Asia
Elisabeth Jackson on the links between slavery and disability in Asia
Launch of report on intersection between disability and trafficking
Our report on the intersection between disability and trafficking for the ASEAN-Australia Counter Trafficking Program was launched on 16 April
Securing Legal Recognition for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Indonesia
This report explores the 10-year process of achieving disability law reform in Indonesia which was driven by a small group of disability activists.
La Trobe and The Asia Foundation sign partnership agreement
La Trobe Vice Chancellor Theo Farrell and The Asia Foundation Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Thomas Parks signed a three-year partnership agreement on 16 April 2024
Lisa Denney on Diverse Pathways to People Centred Justice
According to Lisa Denney, Australia should support the diverse ways people in the region access justice, beyond that of policing and the formal sector
Approaches to engaging men in support of women's leadership in the Pacific
This report brings together insights from both Pacific and global efforts to engage with men in support of women's leadership and gender equality.
Securing Reserved Seats for Women in Vanuatu's Municipal Councils
This paper explores how temporary special measures to reserve seats for women in Vanuatu's Municipal Councils were secured to improve women's political participation.
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Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia
Monday 16 September 2024
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