Philippine planning secretary Arsenio Balisacan reflects on the country's development trajectory in his address to the 2024 ...

Hu’akavameiliku immediately asked for a break, as only 10 minutes remained before the lunch break, but the Speaker sided with VONC supporters and ruled that the debate begin straight away. That is ...

Political reform efforts should focus on increasing the independence of the parliament rather than just seeking political ...

A survey reveals PNG PEV applicants need more time and support to find a job in Australia, writes Natasha Turia.

This blog is an edited version of the Mitchell Oration delivered at the 2024 Australasian AID Conference on December 5. The traditional framework for development cooperation is being challenged today ...

The integration of artificial intelligence into international development is beginning to move from speculative discussion to practical application. At the 2024 Australasian AID Conference, one ...

The Devpolicy Blog is based at the Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy, College of Asia and the Pacific, The Australian National University.

Transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of any effective government program. I am proud to announce the launch of AusDevPortal — a new, online transparency portal dedicated to Australia’s ...

The Devpolicy Blog is based at the Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy, College of Asia and the Pacific, The Australian National University.

Nine in ten women in Samoa is said to experience violence. With a statistic like that, of my sisters here, only two of them are safe from violence … And that’s emotional and physical violence. These ...