DFAT’s new NGO fund must recognise NGOs’ complex role in governance beyond advocacy and service delivery, say Nixon, Yates, Kraushar and Chittick.

The next 50 years could be worse for PNG if the lessons of the last 50 are not properly appreciated and applied, says ...

The $4 billion Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is Australia’s largest single development financing vehicle. The AIFFP currently comprises up to $3 billion in ...

It is worth reflecting on the political pressures, costs and risks that come with the prestige of hosting a leaders‘ meeting, says Sione Tekiteki.

Social protection programs are making real progress in the Pacific but differ greatly according to context, says Hilman ...

This book prompts us to ask the hard questions about PNG's economic development about what’s worked, what hasn’t and what must change, says Matthew Morris.

Disability equity in election processes is not just about voter participation but about equal citizenship throughout the ...

The story of the relationship between the two national universities is also the story of the relationship between two nations, says Sinclair Dinnen.

Unity lies in challenging colonial labels and celebrating the rich, diverse and interconnected tapestry of all Pasifika peoples, says Amota Ataneka.

Aid, by its very nature, is harder to monitor than domestic spending. This makes transparency integral to good aid practice. Transparency makes it easier for donor publics to track how their taxes are ...

This report covers the 2025 Australian Aid Transparency Audit run by the ANU Development Policy Centre. The Centre audits Australian aid program transparency every three years – previous audits were ...

PNG’s lowest tier of government, local level governments, or LLGs, face a variety of problems. Key among them is that LLG numbers (and the ward electorates they comprise) have grown uncontrollably ...