“We would like to see are whole-of-electoral-cycle initiatives that promote equal citizenship with a focus on disability,” says Ellenah Kelly and Kerryn Baker. Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) #PacificFamilyMatters #pacific #disabilityinclusion devpolicy.org/addressing-dis…

🚨New Devpolicy Talks Podcast🚨 From serendipity to global impact: a conversation with Glenn Denning 🔊 Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Simplecast ➡️ devpolicytalks.simplecast.com #foodsecurity The Crawford Fund

"This important new work provides a clear, readable, and indeed enjoyable overview of 50 years of economic policy and outcomes in Papua New Guinea, from 1975 to the present," says Peter Ellis from SPC. devpolicy.org/a-gripping-bir…

💥New Development Policy Centre publication💥 Assessing Australia’s allocation of climate adaptation aid by Terence Wood and Alyssa Leng Blog: devpolicy.org/assessing-aust… Discussion Paper: devpolicy.org/publications/d… #climateaid #climatecrisis #Australianaid

"The failures we see in PNG aren’t a reason to disengage or give up hope — but they are a reason to rethink how we engage," says Matthew Morris. "This book prompts us to ask harder questions — about what’s worked, what hasn’t and what must change." devpolicy.org/pngs-path-from…

“Despite its many flaws, the 1997 Fiji Constitution was a noble construction,” says Jon Fraenkel from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. “Not many deeply divided countries [see leaders] come together to agree on their foundational laws in the aftermath of severe polarisation.” devpolicy.org/the-sad-death-…

"For Solomon Islands, the summit represents both a test and an opportunity: a test of its capacity to host & lead, & an opportunity to showcase its role in advancing regional solidarity," says Transform Aqorau. #54piflm #BluePacific #solomonislands devpolicy.org/honiara-at-the…

“Over the past two decades, [Pacific] govts have increased investment, with social assistance spending nearly doubling & coverage expanding… placing greater focus on the rising impacts of climate change.” says Hilman Palaon from The Lowy Institute. devpolicy.org/social-protect…

It's 2 days until the PNG 50 for 50 Symposium! Organised by the PNG Canberra Students Assoc this Thurs 11 Sep at ANU. Speakers include Dr Albert Mellam, Former Vice-Chancellor, UPNG. Details: events.devpolicy.org/20250911-progr… Register now (limited in-person): events.devpolicy.org/20250911-regis…

"There is no single 'right' way to chair the Pacific Islands Forum," says Sione Tekiteki from. "Expectations are immense: to manage competing demands, balance security and development, and broker unity where unity is fragile." devpolicy.org/the-burden-of-… #54PIFLM #solomonislands

"Owning land & building homes is a significant outcome of participating in Pacific labour schemes," say Bailey, Bumseng & Carlot. "It exposes workers to the fragility of land tenure & complex power dynamics back home, resulting in new anxieties." Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) devpolicy.org/development-fo…

Join us tomorrow! 🇵🇬 PNG 50 for 50 Symposium, organised by the PNG Canberra Students Assoc at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. Keynotes plus 4️⃣ panels. Full program: events.devpolicy.org/20250911-progr… Register now (limited places in-person or join online): events.devpolicy.org/20250911-regis… Department of Pacific Affairs (DPA) @ANUAsiaPacific

"This is what tackling a climate crisis looks like in practice: recognising that health systems, human behaviour and environmental factors are deeply interwoven," says Peter Clausen from MSF International. MSF Australia and MSF New Zealand devpolicy.org/on-the-front-l…

Join us the PNG 50 for 50 Symposium on PNG Canberra Students Association Facebook Live! Opening address from 9.30am AEST and PGT. facebook.com/pngcsa/live

💥Live💥 PNG 50 for 50 Symposium on PNG Canberra Students Association Facebook Live! Panel 1: PNG Constitution - the Bedrock of an unbroken democracy starts now. Catch up on past sessions. facebook.com/pngcsa/live

The PNG 50 for 50 Symposium has begun in Canberra today! The PNG Canberra Students Association event incl PNG Dep High Commissioner, DFAT, Former UPNG VC Dr Albert Mellam, ANU’s Meg Keen. Join us this afternoon or catch up via PNGCSA Facebook Live: https://facebook/pngcsa/live

Now live! PNG 50 for 50 Symposium on PNG Canberra Students Association Facebook. Panel 2: PNG economics and politics from 1pm AEST and PGT. facebook.com/pngcsa/live

📺 Join us this afternoon for the PNG 50 for 50 Symposium on PNG Canberra Students Association Facebook Live. Panel 3: An evolving social and cultural (dis)order from 2.30pm AEST and PGT. facebook.com/pngcsa/live

Join us for the final session of the PNG 50 for 50 Symposium on PNG Canberra Students Association Facebook Live! Panel 4: PNG in the next 50 years from 4.30pm AEST and PGT. facebook.com/pngcsa/live

“On current commitment trends, the AIFFP loan to grant ratio is 3.0 to 2.4, or almost 1:1,” says Cameron Hill from devpolicy.org. “If this trend persists, AIFFP would need another $1.4 bn in grant finance to meet its $3 bn non-concessional lending cap.” devpolicy.org/aiffp-cheaper-…