60 acast.com The Readout https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ en Development Intelligence Lab development, aid, politics, policy, pacific,indopacific,australia Development Intelligence Lab A podcast series from the Development Intelligence Lab The Readout is a podcast hosted by the Development Intelligence Lab.


At the Lab, we’re tackling the big issues of development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. We take one gnarly issue at a time, gather the best of the best from the region, Government, and academia, and dive deep to unpack the issue – and find the way forward.


And our favourite part of these projects is the conversations we have along the way. So here on The Readout, we take you behind the scenes to let you in on the phone calls, the coffees, and the lightbulb moments that shaped each project.


To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com.

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]]> The Readout is a podcast hosted by the Development Intelligence Lab.


At the Lab, we’re tackling the big issues of development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. We take one gnarly issue at a time, gather the best of the best from the region, Government, and academia, and dive deep to unpack the issue – and find the way forward.


And our favourite part of these projects is the conversations we have along the way. So here on The Readout, we take you behind the scenes to let you in on the phone calls, the coffees, and the lightbulb moments that shaped each project.


To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com.

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]]> false Development Intelligence Lab info+61a05d1182467c001289cadc@mg-eu.acast.com 61a05d1182467c001289cadc the-readout episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/undefined/1637899029234-a129075eb867e0171da23e5991856b38.jpeg https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ The Readout Gordon Peake x People-watching in Port Moresby Gordon Peake x People-watching in Port Moresby Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:42:30 GMT 20:43 671033461aff5e41d7f34f15 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 671033461aff5e41d7f34f15 61a05d1182467c001289cadc gordon-peake-x-people-watching-in-port-moresby full 6 17 What can a tour of Port Moresby's coffee shops and hotels reveal about the state of Australian development and diplomacy in Papua New Guinea? With Gordon Peake, analyst and author of recent article "People-watching in Port Moresby," we unpack Australia's engagement with its closest neighbour. Gordon reflects on the disconnect between official narratives and realities on the ground, the pressures on development workers to demonstrate success, and the value of listening to a range of perspectives to understand PNG's challenges.

We also explore Gordon's insights on the importance of humility when practicing the great game of statecraft, and his advice for newcomers to the Pacific diplomatic scene.

Read Gordon's piece "People-watching in Port Moresby" here: https://insidestory.org.au/people-watching-in-port-moresby/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What can a tour of Port Moresby's coffee shops and hotels reveal about the state of Australian development and diplomacy in Papua New Guinea? With Gordon Peake, analyst and author of recent article "People-watching in Port Moresby," we unpack Australia's engagement with its closest neighbour. Gordon reflects on the disconnect between official narratives and realities on the ground, the pressures on development workers to demonstrate success, and the value of listening to a range of perspectives to understand PNG's challenges.

We also explore Gordon's insights on the importance of humility when practicing the great game of statecraft, and his advice for newcomers to the Pacific diplomatic scene.

Read Gordon's piece "People-watching in Port Moresby" here: https://insidestory.org.au/people-watching-in-port-moresby/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Dr Mercy Masta x Gender Equality, The Pacific Way Dr Mercy Masta x Gender Equality, The Pacific Way Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:54:47 GMT 14:46 66fdc12acb6b8e9ccc993d5d false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 66fdc12acb6b8e9ccc993d5d 61a05d1182467c001289cadc dr-mercy-masta-x-gender-equality-the-pacific-way full 6 17 What does it mean to truly engage men in the fight for gender equality in the Pacific? With Dr. Mercy Masta, Research Fellow at the ANU's Department of Pacific Affairs, we delve into her research that challenges established gender equality discourse in the region. Mercy argues that to foster genuine change, we must incorporate men's perspectives and cultural practices into gender discussions, rather than viewing them solely as obstacles. She also emphasises the importance of recognising existing power dynamics and privileges within Pacific communities, advocating for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to development.

Mercy tackles the Lab's hypothetical, offering advice to Australian development program managers on how to truly transform their approach to gender equality in the Pacific.

Read Mercy's thought-provoking blog "Gender Equality, The Pacific Way" here: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/gender-equality-pacific-way. The original Women Leading and Influencing piece is accessible here: https://assets-global.website-files.com/649226efa5faed5901e05da6/654e6dab39679ed7588af3aa_REPORT_Engaging%20men%20in%20support%20of%20women%27s%20leadership%20in%20the%20Pacific.pdf


Other content that we spoke about:

Ezra Klein from the NYT podcast, speaking on masculinity.

Tyson Yunkaporta - “Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save The World” https://redkangaroobooks.au/products/sand-talk-how-indigenous-thinking-can-save-the-world-by-tyson-yunkaporta?srsltid=AfmBOop1kYlhiQ5rGgqxKrFSpZjwAGZ_QaE_oeSHewy1Nk7gk2Cw9fSp

Dr Salmah Eva-Lina Lawrence - “The Majority World - what’s in a phrase” https://www.devintelligencelab.com/readout/s6-salmahlawrence


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What does it mean to truly engage men in the fight for gender equality in the Pacific? With Dr. Mercy Masta, Research Fellow at the ANU's Department of Pacific Affairs, we delve into her research that challenges established gender equality discourse in the region. Mercy argues that to foster genuine change, we must incorporate men's perspectives and cultural practices into gender discussions, rather than viewing them solely as obstacles. She also emphasises the importance of recognising existing power dynamics and privileges within Pacific communities, advocating for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to development.

Mercy tackles the Lab's hypothetical, offering advice to Australian development program managers on how to truly transform their approach to gender equality in the Pacific.

Read Mercy's thought-provoking blog "Gender Equality, The Pacific Way" here: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/gender-equality-pacific-way. The original Women Leading and Influencing piece is accessible here: https://assets-global.website-files.com/649226efa5faed5901e05da6/654e6dab39679ed7588af3aa_REPORT_Engaging%20men%20in%20support%20of%20women%27s%20leadership%20in%20the%20Pacific.pdf


Other content that we spoke about:

Ezra Klein from the NYT podcast, speaking on masculinity.

Tyson Yunkaporta - “Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save The World” https://redkangaroobooks.au/products/sand-talk-how-indigenous-thinking-can-save-the-world-by-tyson-yunkaporta?srsltid=AfmBOop1kYlhiQ5rGgqxKrFSpZjwAGZ_QaE_oeSHewy1Nk7gk2Cw9fSp

Dr Salmah Eva-Lina Lawrence - “The Majority World - what’s in a phrase” https://www.devintelligencelab.com/readout/s6-salmahlawrence


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Martina Zapf x Lessons for Australia’s Civil Society Partnerships Fund Martina Zapf x Lessons for Australia’s Civil Society Partnerships Fund Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:07:41 GMT 14:11 66eb69ad27a24139e0cade1c false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 66eb69ad27a24139e0cade1c 61a05d1182467c001289cadc martina-zapf-x-lessons-for-australias-civil-society-partners full 6 16 How can Australia’s Civil Society Partnership Fund enhance civic space in the Indo-Pacific region? With Martina Zapf, General Manager at the Lab and expert in peacebuilding, we discuss the recent announcement of $35 million over four years for the fund, aimed at supporting civic space amidst rising concerns over shrinking civil liberties. Martina delves into the fund's objectives, the importance of strategic design, and the risks involved in supporting civil society in restricted environments.

Martina emphasises the need for targeted, impactful support rather than playing it safe, and offers practical advice for diplomats on making the most of the fund.

Finally, Martina tackles the Lab’s standing hypothetical, offering insights into how diplomats can effectively utilise this new tool to foster open and resilient civic spaces.

Read the Lab’s policy brief on the Civil Society Partnership Fund here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/analyses/lessons-for-australias-civil-society-partnerships-fund


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> How can Australia’s Civil Society Partnership Fund enhance civic space in the Indo-Pacific region? With Martina Zapf, General Manager at the Lab and expert in peacebuilding, we discuss the recent announcement of $35 million over four years for the fund, aimed at supporting civic space amidst rising concerns over shrinking civil liberties. Martina delves into the fund's objectives, the importance of strategic design, and the risks involved in supporting civil society in restricted environments.

Martina emphasises the need for targeted, impactful support rather than playing it safe, and offers practical advice for diplomats on making the most of the fund.

Finally, Martina tackles the Lab’s standing hypothetical, offering insights into how diplomats can effectively utilise this new tool to foster open and resilient civic spaces.

Read the Lab’s policy brief on the Civil Society Partnership Fund here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/analyses/lessons-for-australias-civil-society-partnerships-fund


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Dr Salmah Eva-Lina Lawrence x The Majority World – what’s in a phrase? Dr Salmah Eva-Lina Lawrence x The Majority World – what’s in a phrase? Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:12:25 GMT 14:21 66d8cd4dfa3021bc85e6b22b false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 66d8cd4dfa3021bc85e6b22b 61a05d1182467c001289cadc salmah-eva-lena-lawrence-x-the-majority-world-whats-in-a-phr full 6 15 How can we shift the language of international development to better reflect global realities? With Dr Salmah Lawrence, a leader in development thought and practice, we talk about her influential article that challenges the terms "developing world" and "Global South." Salmah explains the concept of the "Majority World" and argues for a new approach to development that includes social and cultural factors, not just economic ones.

Salmah shares her vision for Australian development policy, by tackling the Lab’s standing hypothetical.

Read Salmah’s piece “The Majority World – what’s in a phrase?” here: https://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/the-majority-world-whats-in-a-phrase/

Find more of Salmah’s work here: https://www.drsalmah.com/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> How can we shift the language of international development to better reflect global realities? With Dr Salmah Lawrence, a leader in development thought and practice, we talk about her influential article that challenges the terms "developing world" and "Global South." Salmah explains the concept of the "Majority World" and argues for a new approach to development that includes social and cultural factors, not just economic ones.

Salmah shares her vision for Australian development policy, by tackling the Lab’s standing hypothetical.

Read Salmah’s piece “The Majority World – what’s in a phrase?” here: https://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/the-majority-world-whats-in-a-phrase/

Find more of Salmah’s work here: https://www.drsalmah.com/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[The Hon Pat Conroy x Australia's International Development Policy Anniversary Event]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:20:12 GMT 40:21 66c65a0c222779d3ef4c015e false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 66c65a0c222779d3ef4c015e 61a05d1182467c001289cadc the-hon-pat-conroy-x-australias-international-development-po full 6 14 Australia’s International Development Policy Anniversary Event. In this special episode, we take you behind the scenes of the key anniversary event with Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP. Held a few days ago, the event celebrated one year of the policy, bringing together around 50 Australian-based development stakeholders and leaders from government, academia, and civil society to reflect on the policy's progress and it’s future.

Minister Conroy shares his reflections on the achievements and challenges faced, emphasising the importance of listening to and respecting the needs of our neighbours.


He also announces funding for the new Civil Society Partnerships Fund and hears pitches and ideas from Matt Darvas of Micah, Serena Sasingian of Digital Foundation and Darren Lim of ANU.


Finally, Minister Conroy answers Lab hypothetical; “imagine yourself in 10 years’ time, what was the most critical change you made or direction you gave, during that time. What would you love to be able to say?”


Read our analysis of the International Development Policy: One Year On here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/analyses/international-development-policy-one-year-on


Read the documents and policies mentioned by the Minister here:


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Australia’s International Development Policy Anniversary Event. In this special episode, we take you behind the scenes of the key anniversary event with Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP. Held a few days ago, the event celebrated one year of the policy, bringing together around 50 Australian-based development stakeholders and leaders from government, academia, and civil society to reflect on the policy's progress and it’s future.

Minister Conroy shares his reflections on the achievements and challenges faced, emphasising the importance of listening to and respecting the needs of our neighbours.


He also announces funding for the new Civil Society Partnerships Fund and hears pitches and ideas from Matt Darvas of Micah, Serena Sasingian of Digital Foundation and Darren Lim of ANU.


Finally, Minister Conroy answers Lab hypothetical; “imagine yourself in 10 years’ time, what was the most critical change you made or direction you gave, during that time. What would you love to be able to say?”


Read our analysis of the International Development Policy: One Year On here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/analyses/international-development-policy-one-year-on


Read the documents and policies mentioned by the Minister here:


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> David Young x Lessons learnt for fragile and conflict-affected states David Young x Lessons learnt for fragile and conflict-affected states Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:11:54 GMT 17:02 66a16e1a5658a7e31d71602f false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 66a16e1a5658a7e31d71602f 61a05d1182467c001289cadc david-young-x-lessons-learnt-for-fragile-and-conflict-affect full 6 13 How can addressing fragility and conflict in the Indo-Pacific region help shape the future of Australian development assistance? With David Young, Deputy Director of the Lessons Learned Program at the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), we explore the importance of understanding local fragilities, the role of donor countries, and lessons from Afghanistan that Australian policymakers can apply.

Finally, David gives one piece of advice to Australian foreign affairs leaders.


Read SIGAR’s recent paper here: https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/lessonslearned/SIGAR-21-46-LL.pdf


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> How can addressing fragility and conflict in the Indo-Pacific region help shape the future of Australian development assistance? With David Young, Deputy Director of the Lessons Learned Program at the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), we explore the importance of understanding local fragilities, the role of donor countries, and lessons from Afghanistan that Australian policymakers can apply.

Finally, David gives one piece of advice to Australian foreign affairs leaders.


Read SIGAR’s recent paper here: https://www.sigar.mil/pdf/lessonslearned/SIGAR-21-46-LL.pdf


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Aidan Craney and Yeshe Smith x Racism, Colonialism and Whiteness in Development Aidan Craney and Yeshe Smith x Racism, Colonialism and Whiteness in Development Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:05:07 GMT 22:25 668f04e319620f7e37e94d91 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 668f04e319620f7e37e94d91 61a05d1182467c001289cadc aidan-craney-and-yeshe-smith-x-racism-colonialism-and-whiten full 6 12 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? With Aidan Craney of La Trobe University and partnership broker Yeshe Smith, we discuss their research into locally led development and the importance of addressing systemic issues in the field. They highlight how embracing local leadership and confronting entrenched biases can improve outcomes for all involved.

Finally Aidan and Yeshe pitch their ideas to an Australian development program manager.

Read Aidan Craney and Yeshe Smith’s paper, ‘Racism, Colonialism, and Whiteness in Development: Insights from Pacific Professionals Following Repatriation of White Staff during COVID-19’ here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01436597.2024.2356608


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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? With Aidan Craney of La Trobe University and partnership broker Yeshe Smith, we discuss their research into locally led development and the importance of addressing systemic issues in the field. They highlight how embracing local leadership and confronting entrenched biases can improve outcomes for all involved.

Finally Aidan and Yeshe pitch their ideas to an Australian development program manager.

Read Aidan Craney and Yeshe Smith’s paper, ‘Racism, Colonialism, and Whiteness in Development: Insights from Pacific Professionals Following Repatriation of White Staff during COVID-19’ here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01436597.2024.2356608


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Therese Faulkner x International Development Contractors Community Policy Priorities Therese Faulkner x International Development Contractors Community Policy Priorities Thu, 27 Jun 2024 01:24:23 GMT 14:57 667cbf48fad4724cde2037ed false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 667cbf48fad4724cde2037ed 61a05d1182467c001289cadc therese-faulkner-x-international-development-contractors-com full 6 11 How can Australia transition from an austerity mindset to a growth mindset in its development program? With Therese Faulkner, founder of the International Development Contractors Community (IDCC), we discuss policy priorities. Therese emphasises the importance of embracing innovation in delivering high-impact development assistance. She explores how a changed mindset, broader community engagement, and maintaining focus on locally led development, gender, and disability inclusion can enhance Australia’s development efforts.

Finally, Therese pitches her ideas to ministers.

Read the IDCC’s submission here: https://idcc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IDCC-New-International-Development-Policy-Submission.pdf

Read the IDCC’s budget reaction here: https://idcc.org.au/idcc-reaction-to-the-2024-25-development-budget/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> How can Australia transition from an austerity mindset to a growth mindset in its development program? With Therese Faulkner, founder of the International Development Contractors Community (IDCC), we discuss policy priorities. Therese emphasises the importance of embracing innovation in delivering high-impact development assistance. She explores how a changed mindset, broader community engagement, and maintaining focus on locally led development, gender, and disability inclusion can enhance Australia’s development efforts.

Finally, Therese pitches her ideas to ministers.

Read the IDCC’s submission here: https://idcc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IDCC-New-International-Development-Policy-Submission.pdf

Read the IDCC’s budget reaction here: https://idcc.org.au/idcc-reaction-to-the-2024-25-development-budget/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Dr Darren Lim x Australia’s Reassessment of Economic Interdependence with China Dr Darren Lim x Australia’s Reassessment of Economic Interdependence with China Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:21:29 GMT 13:42 666a73caa033650012e4c98d false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 666a73caa033650012e4c98d 61a05d1182467c001289cadc dr-darren-lim-x-the-readout full 6 10 How can Australian policymakers untangle the intricate threads of the nation's relationship with China? With Dr. Darren Lim, Senior Lecturer at the ANU, we discuss his piece on ‘Australia’s Reassessment of Economic Interdependence with China.’ Darren navigates the convergence of economics, national security, and geopolitics, shedding light on Australia's evolving statecraft while emphasising the significance of development cooperation in the region.


Finally, Darren pitches his ideas to policymakers, including to Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, and the Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific.


Read Darren’s piece here: https://www.nbr.org/publication/australias-reassessment-of-economic-interdependence-with-china/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> How can Australian policymakers untangle the intricate threads of the nation's relationship with China? With Dr. Darren Lim, Senior Lecturer at the ANU, we discuss his piece on ‘Australia’s Reassessment of Economic Interdependence with China.’ Darren navigates the convergence of economics, national security, and geopolitics, shedding light on Australia's evolving statecraft while emphasising the significance of development cooperation in the region.


Finally, Darren pitches his ideas to policymakers, including to Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, and the Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific.


Read Darren’s piece here: https://www.nbr.org/publication/australias-reassessment-of-economic-interdependence-with-china/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> Heather Murphy x Navigating the competing purposes of Australian development Heather Murphy x Navigating the competing purposes of Australian development Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:05 GMT 17:01 6658130564696e0012844d7a false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 6658130564696e0012844d7a 61a05d1182467c001289cadc heather-murphy-x-navigating-the-competing-purposes-of-austra full 6 9 How can Australian policymakers better navigate the competing objectives of Australia’s development program? With Heather Murphy, Head of Analysis and Engagement at the Development Intelligence Lab, we discuss her recent policy brief ‘Navigating the competing purposes of Australian development.’ Heather lays out the importance of looking beyond the binary, and explores how Official Development Assistance (ODA)-funded activities can, and do, produce both geostrategic and development outcomes - but not without some costs.


Finally, Heather pitches her idea for what should be on the radar of Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Jan Adams AO PSM.


Read the policy brief here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/analyses/navigating-the-competing-purposes-of-australian-development



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.


Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> How can Australian policymakers better navigate the competing objectives of Australia’s development program? With Heather Murphy, Head of Analysis and Engagement at the Development Intelligence Lab, we discuss her recent policy brief ‘Navigating the competing purposes of Australian development.’ Heather lays out the importance of looking beyond the binary, and explores how Official Development Assistance (ODA)-funded activities can, and do, produce both geostrategic and development outcomes - but not without some costs.


Finally, Heather pitches her idea for what should be on the radar of Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Jan Adams AO PSM.


Read the policy brief here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/analyses/navigating-the-competing-purposes-of-australian-development



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.


Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Dr Elizabeth Buchanan x The Sad State of Australia's Security Discourse]]> Wed, 15 May 2024 23:00:04 GMT 11:20 664542b5b6220600126ee4a6 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 664542b5b6220600126ee4a6 61a05d1182467c001289cadc dr-elizabeth-buchanan-x-the-sad-state-of-australias-security full 6 8 Why has Australia “all but institutionalised self-censorship in intellectual strategic thought”? With Dr Elizabeth Buchanan, Senior Fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), we discuss her piece ‘The Sad State of Australia’s Security Discourse.’ Elizabeth lays out the importance of cultivating rich, robust, contestable, and nuanced dialogue in security and broader foreign policy spaces.

Read Elizabeth’s piece here: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-sad-state-of-australias-security-discourse/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> Why has Australia “all but institutionalised self-censorship in intellectual strategic thought”? With Dr Elizabeth Buchanan, Senior Fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), we discuss her piece ‘The Sad State of Australia’s Security Discourse.’ Elizabeth lays out the importance of cultivating rich, robust, contestable, and nuanced dialogue in security and broader foreign policy spaces.

Read Elizabeth’s piece here: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-sad-state-of-australias-security-discourse/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Marc Purcell x The Safer World For All Campaign Marc Purcell x The Safer World For All Campaign Wed, 01 May 2024 23:00:37 GMT 13:28 6632f08b9daa480012301f42 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 6632f08b9daa480012301f42 61a05d1182467c001289cadc marc-purcell-x-the-safer-world-for-all-campaign full 6 7 What does the Safer World For All campaign want? With CEO of the Australian Council For International Development (ACFID), Marc Purcell, we discuss the origins of the campaign, its engagement strategy and its key demands. In the lead up to the budget, Marc highlights the role of activism in holding policymakers to account.


Dive into the Safer World For All Campaign here: https://saferworld.org.au/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit the Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> What does the Safer World For All campaign want? With CEO of the Australian Council For International Development (ACFID), Marc Purcell, we discuss the origins of the campaign, its engagement strategy and its key demands. In the lead up to the budget, Marc highlights the role of activism in holding policymakers to account.


Dive into the Safer World For All Campaign here: https://saferworld.org.au/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit the Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> Mat Tinkler x What’s the secret to a successful donor-implementer relationship? Mat Tinkler x What’s the secret to a successful donor-implementer relationship? Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:14:20 GMT 14:38 662057cdadcb71001249a01f false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 662057cdadcb71001249a01f 61a05d1182467c001289cadc mat-tinkler-x-whats-the-secret-to-a-successful-donor-impleme full 6 6 What’s the secret to a successful donor-implementer relationship? With CEO of Save the Children Australia, Mat Tinkler, we discuss his latest piece for the Intel - asking just that. Expanding on his piece, Mat highlights the importance of trust, and stresses the need for government and delivery partners to step up their game to effectively deliver on development funding.


Read Mat Tinkler’s piece, ‘What’s the secret to a successful donor-implementer relationship?’ here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/11april2024



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> What’s the secret to a successful donor-implementer relationship? With CEO of Save the Children Australia, Mat Tinkler, we discuss his latest piece for the Intel - asking just that. Expanding on his piece, Mat highlights the importance of trust, and stresses the need for government and delivery partners to step up their game to effectively deliver on development funding.


Read Mat Tinkler’s piece, ‘What’s the secret to a successful donor-implementer relationship?’ here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/11april2024



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> Sue Robertson x ‘There but for the grace of God…’ – reflections on leading the APS Integrity Taskforce Sue Robertson x ‘There but for the grace of God…’ – reflections on leading the APS Integrity Taskforce Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:03:36 GMT 14:15 660ddd7dacbcaf001742d483 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 660ddd7dacbcaf001742d483 61a05d1182467c001289cadc sue-robertson-x-there-but-for-the-grace-of-god-reflections full 6 5 How will investing in the psychological safety and contestability of the public service deliver better foreign policy results for Australia? With leader of the APS Integrity Taskforce, Sue Robertson, we discuss her experience and what lessons can be adopted to cultivate integrity within the Australian Government at home and abroad.


Read Sue’s piece, ‘There but for the grace of God,’ reflecting on her time with the Taskforce here: https://anzsog.edu.au/news/sue-robertson-reflections-aps-integrity-taskforce/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.


Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> How will investing in the psychological safety and contestability of the public service deliver better foreign policy results for Australia? With leader of the APS Integrity Taskforce, Sue Robertson, we discuss her experience and what lessons can be adopted to cultivate integrity within the Australian Government at home and abroad.


Read Sue’s piece, ‘There but for the grace of God,’ reflecting on her time with the Taskforce here: https://anzsog.edu.au/news/sue-robertson-reflections-aps-integrity-taskforce/


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.


Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Mira Sulistiyanto x Pulse Check Indonesia Mira Sulistiyanto x Pulse Check Indonesia Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMT 10:45 65fb6a992201590017c9d3d8 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 65fb6a992201590017c9d3d8 61a05d1182467c001289cadc mira-sulistiyanto-x-pulse-check-indonesia full 6 4 How can Australia deliver on its commitments to be a ‘better listener,’ understand the needs of the region, and be ‘less transactional’ in the delivery of its development assistance? With Mira Sulistiyanto, Analyst at the Development Intelligence Lab, we discuss the findings of the Pulse Check x Indonesia. Mira dives into ideas and insights from Indonesian non-government experts, and highlights what policymakers could make of these results.


Read the Pulse Check x Indonesia findings here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/pulse-check-sea/indonesia



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> How can Australia deliver on its commitments to be a ‘better listener,’ understand the needs of the region, and be ‘less transactional’ in the delivery of its development assistance? With Mira Sulistiyanto, Analyst at the Development Intelligence Lab, we discuss the findings of the Pulse Check x Indonesia. Mira dives into ideas and insights from Indonesian non-government experts, and highlights what policymakers could make of these results.


Read the Pulse Check x Indonesia findings here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/pulse-check-sea/indonesia



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> Hervé Lemahieu x How Australia Can Unleash Its Own “Brussels Effect” in the Pacific Island Region Hervé Lemahieu x How Australia Can Unleash Its Own “Brussels Effect” in the Pacific Island Region Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:17:46 GMT 19:41 65e8dd7b43c1bc001604597b false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 65e8dd7b43c1bc001604597b 61a05d1182467c001289cadc herve-lemahieu-x-how-australia-can-unleash-its-own-brussels- full 6 3 How could the integration of Pacific Island countries, Australia and New Zealand achieve development outcomes, remedy power asymmetries and inoculate against an excess of geopolitics in the Pacific region? With Director of Research at the Lowy Institue, Hervé Lemahieu, we discuss borrowing some of the logic of European integration to better equip the region to advance its collective interests.


Read Hervé Lemahieu’s piece, ‘How Australia Can Unleash Its Own “Brussels Effect” in the Pacific Island Region.’ here: https://www.australianforeignaffairs.com/essay/2024/02/dead-in-the-water



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit the Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> How could the integration of Pacific Island countries, Australia and New Zealand achieve development outcomes, remedy power asymmetries and inoculate against an excess of geopolitics in the Pacific region? With Director of Research at the Lowy Institue, Hervé Lemahieu, we discuss borrowing some of the logic of European integration to better equip the region to advance its collective interests.


Read Hervé Lemahieu’s piece, ‘How Australia Can Unleash Its Own “Brussels Effect” in the Pacific Island Region.’ here: https://www.australianforeignaffairs.com/essay/2024/02/dead-in-the-water



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit the Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> Lisa Denney x Diverse Pathways to People Centred Justice Lisa Denney x Diverse Pathways to People Centred Justice Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:58:37 GMT 13:43 65d6801d7a68e700177d6437 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 65d6801d7a68e700177d6437 61a05d1182467c001289cadc lisa-denney-x-diverse-pathways-to-people-centred-jus full 6 2 Why does Australia continue to privilege policing and formal justice sector support given that research shows most people in our region seek justice through informal systems?


With Deputy Director of La Trobe University's Centre for Human Security and Social Change Lisa Denney, we discuss people centred approaches to justice. Lisa speaks on the fundamentality of peace and prosperity in the region where the rule of law delivers for people, not just for institutions.


Read Lisa’s International Development Law Organisation report here: https://www.idlo.int/publications/diverse-pathways-people-centred-justice



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> Why does Australia continue to privilege policing and formal justice sector support given that research shows most people in our region seek justice through informal systems?


With Deputy Director of La Trobe University's Centre for Human Security and Social Change Lisa Denney, we discuss people centred approaches to justice. Lisa speaks on the fundamentality of peace and prosperity in the region where the rule of law delivers for people, not just for institutions.


Read Lisa’s International Development Law Organisation report here: https://www.idlo.int/publications/diverse-pathways-people-centred-justice



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.

Support and editing by Ruby Saulwick and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Stephen Howes x Tuvalu election and the Falepili Union Stephen Howes x Tuvalu election and the Falepili Union Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:55:53 GMT 15:54 65bc83e9bd950d0016c24018 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 65bc83e9bd950d0016c24018 61a05d1182467c001289cadc the-readout-stephen-howes full 6 1 What does the recent Tuvalu general election mean for the implementation of the Falepili Union? With Director of the ANU Development Policy Centre Stephen Howes, we unpack the possibilities of the agreement, discussing his article “Australia-Tuvalu deal brings a visa-free Pacific closer”.


Read Stephen's piece here: https://devpolicy.org/australia-tuvalu-deal-brings-a-visa-free-pacific-closer-20231114/



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.


Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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]]> What does the recent Tuvalu general election mean for the implementation of the Falepili Union? With Director of the ANU Development Policy Centre Stephen Howes, we unpack the possibilities of the agreement, discussing his article “Australia-Tuvalu deal brings a visa-free Pacific closer”.


Read Stephen's piece here: https://devpolicy.org/australia-tuvalu-deal-brings-a-visa-free-pacific-closer-20231114/



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto.


Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Natalie Sambhi x Generals gaining ground: Civil-military relations and democracy in Indonesia Natalie Sambhi x Generals gaining ground: Civil-military relations and democracy in Indonesia Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:09:41 GMT 12:59 65b1d9690b24310016b042ca false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 65b1d9690b24310016b042ca 61a05d1182467c001289cadc thereadout-s5e4-nataliesambhi full 5 4 What does an expanded role of the military in civilian government mean for Indonesia's next government, and how does this affect Australia’s development assistance and support of democratic institutions in Indonesia? Founder of Verve Research and Non-Resident fellow at Brookings Institution Natalie Sambhi explains how civil society and trust in public institutions play a crucial role in strengthening democracy in Indonesia, as we explore her article ‘Generals Gaining Ground: Civil-military Relations and Democracy in Indonesia.’


Read Natalie’s article for Brooking’s here: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/generals-gaining-ground-civil-military-relations-and-democracy-in-indonesia/



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands.


Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What does an expanded role of the military in civilian government mean for Indonesia's next government, and how does this affect Australia’s development assistance and support of democratic institutions in Indonesia? Founder of Verve Research and Non-Resident fellow at Brookings Institution Natalie Sambhi explains how civil society and trust in public institutions play a crucial role in strengthening democracy in Indonesia, as we explore her article ‘Generals Gaining Ground: Civil-military Relations and Democracy in Indonesia.’


Read Natalie’s article for Brooking’s here: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/generals-gaining-ground-civil-military-relations-and-democracy-in-indonesia/



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands.


Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Melissa Conley Tyler x What does it look like for Australia to take a whole-of-nation approach to international policy? Melissa Conley Tyler x What does it look like for Australia to take a whole-of-nation approach to international policy? Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:46:56 GMT 13:20 65b1d846e25a5900174999ef false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 65b1d846e25a5900174999ef 61a05d1182467c001289cadc thereadout-s5e3-melissaconleytyler full 5 3 What is a whole-of-nation approach to international policy? And what does it look like? With Asia Pacific Development, Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue (AP4D) Executive Directer Melissa Conley Tyler, we give you an exclusive preview of the upcoming AP4D paper, 'What does it look like for Australia to take a whole-of-nation approach to international policy?’ 


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands.


Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What is a whole-of-nation approach to international policy? And what does it look like? With Asia Pacific Development, Diplomacy and Defence Dialogue (AP4D) Executive Directer Melissa Conley Tyler, we give you an exclusive preview of the upcoming AP4D paper, 'What does it look like for Australia to take a whole-of-nation approach to international policy?’ 


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands.


Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Jane Edge x Disability Equity and Rights Strategy - what's critical for effectiveness?]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:35:53 GMT 11:10 65b1d71ae0107a0016728463 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 65b1d71ae0107a0016728463 61a05d1182467c001289cadc thereadout-s5e2-janeedge full 5 2 Is Australia walking the talk on its longstanding commitment to disability? With CEO of CBM Australia Jane Edge, we discuss how Australia can retain its leadership and hard-won gains made in disability inclusion. Jane lays out what is most critical for Government to consider as it drafts a new Disability, Equity and Rights Strategy.


Read Jane’s piece for the Lab’s Intel here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/02november2023



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> Is Australia walking the talk on its longstanding commitment to disability? With CEO of CBM Australia Jane Edge, we discuss how Australia can retain its leadership and hard-won gains made in disability inclusion. Jane lays out what is most critical for Government to consider as it drafts a new Disability, Equity and Rights Strategy.


Read Jane’s piece for the Lab’s Intel here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/02november2023



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The Readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands. Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.

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]]> Dr Mike Green x The main game for Australian development is development, not building influence Dr Mike Green x The main game for Australian development is development, not building influence Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:26:51 GMT 16:44 65b1d4fce969a60016c61ae5 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 65b1d4fce969a60016c61ae5 61a05d1182467c001289cadc thereadout-s5e1-mikegreen full 5 1 Has Australian aid become too embroiled in geostrategic competition? We take you behind the scenes of a Lab hosted debate, with Dr Mike Green, CEO of the US Studies Centre, and Senior Advisor and Kissinger Chair in Strategy at CSIS. Mike lays out his geostrategic rationale for why Australian development should focus primarily on shoring up the long-term vibrancy of open, inclusive and accountable states in our region.


If you want to read more about the topic of this episode, here’s where to look:


Professor Hugh White’s piece on The Intel, ‘Using the aid program for geostrategic competition: good, bad or indifferent?’ - https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/23june2022


Lab Head of Analysis and Engagement Heather Murphy’s presentation at the Australasian Aid Conference 2023, ‘Transactional or transformational? Navigating the competing purposes of Australia’s aid program’ - https://devpolicy.org/2023-Australasian-AID-Conference/AAC2023_Panel1e_Murphy.pdf


Lab CEO Bridi Rice’s episode on Australia in the World podcast, ‘Australia’s international development policy’ - https://australiaintheworld.podbean.com/e/ep-116-australia-s-international-development-policy/


Development policy Centre Senior Research Officer Cameron Hill’s piece on the Dev Policy Blog ‘A new aid strategy: purpose, priorities, and plumbing’ - https://devpolicy.org/a-new-aid-strategy-purpose-priorities-and-plumbing-20221012/



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands.


Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.


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]]> Has Australian aid become too embroiled in geostrategic competition? We take you behind the scenes of a Lab hosted debate, with Dr Mike Green, CEO of the US Studies Centre, and Senior Advisor and Kissinger Chair in Strategy at CSIS. Mike lays out his geostrategic rationale for why Australian development should focus primarily on shoring up the long-term vibrancy of open, inclusive and accountable states in our region.


If you want to read more about the topic of this episode, here’s where to look:


Professor Hugh White’s piece on The Intel, ‘Using the aid program for geostrategic competition: good, bad or indifferent?’ - https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/23june2022


Lab Head of Analysis and Engagement Heather Murphy’s presentation at the Australasian Aid Conference 2023, ‘Transactional or transformational? Navigating the competing purposes of Australia’s aid program’ - https://devpolicy.org/2023-Australasian-AID-Conference/AAC2023_Panel1e_Murphy.pdf


Lab CEO Bridi Rice’s episode on Australia in the World podcast, ‘Australia’s international development policy’ - https://australiaintheworld.podbean.com/e/ep-116-australia-s-international-development-policy/


Development policy Centre Senior Research Officer Cameron Hill’s piece on the Dev Policy Blog ‘A new aid strategy: purpose, priorities, and plumbing’ - https://devpolicy.org/a-new-aid-strategy-purpose-priorities-and-plumbing-20221012/



The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.


Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


The readout is recorded and produced on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands.


Music by Viljami Mehto. Support and editing by Ruby St Ledger and Walter Colnaghi.


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]]> Solstice Middleby x Aid is not development: The true character of Pacific aid, part 2 Solstice Middleby x Aid is not development: The true character of Pacific aid, part 2 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:44:38 GMT 13:45 656d4bdbd0c953001133b648 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 656d4bdbd0c953001133b648 61a05d1182467c001289cadc solstice-middleby-x-aid-is-not-development-the-true-characte full 4 2 Solstice Middleby, PhD Scholar at Adelaide University, says that Australia is on overdrive with the “family” or “Vuvale” and “good neighbour” or “Falepili” narrative, but it’s actions do not follow. According to Soli, the aid industry is not tooled to deliver on the needs of the Pacific peoples. As a consequence, Australia is losing credibility in the Pacific as a development partner.


Read Dame Meg Taylor and Soli Middleby’s “Aid is not Development: The True Character of Pacific Aid” here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dpr.12745


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Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

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]]> Solstice Middleby, PhD Scholar at Adelaide University, says that Australia is on overdrive with the “family” or “Vuvale” and “good neighbour” or “Falepili” narrative, but it’s actions do not follow. According to Soli, the aid industry is not tooled to deliver on the needs of the Pacific peoples. As a consequence, Australia is losing credibility in the Pacific as a development partner.


Read Dame Meg Taylor and Soli Middleby’s “Aid is not Development: The True Character of Pacific Aid” here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dpr.12745


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


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]]> Richard Moore x Australian Development Cooperation: Urgent and important, but “not a priority” Richard Moore x Australian Development Cooperation: Urgent and important, but “not a priority” Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:18:54 GMT 13:53 656d4c3964099000122be1a6 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 656d4c3964099000122be1a6 61a05d1182467c001289cadc richard-moore-x-australian-development-cooperation-urgent-an full 4 4 “The great promise of integration was that we would be bringing different policy instruments to bear.” Strategic Advisor at the Development Intelligence Lab Richard Moore says little has changed in Australia’s international development policy since the DFAT-AusAID merger. Development cooperation may be important in the rhetoric, but facts suggest it is “not a priority” in practice.


Read Richard Moore’s “Australian development cooperation: Urgent and important, but “not a priority” here: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australian-development-cooperation-urgent-important-not-priority


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

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]]> “The great promise of integration was that we would be bringing different policy instruments to bear.” Strategic Advisor at the Development Intelligence Lab Richard Moore says little has changed in Australia’s international development policy since the DFAT-AusAID merger. Development cooperation may be important in the rhetoric, but facts suggest it is “not a priority” in practice.


Read Richard Moore’s “Australian development cooperation: Urgent and important, but “not a priority” here: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australian-development-cooperation-urgent-important-not-priority


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


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]]> Diastika Rahwidiati x Australia in Southeast Asia: Do we have the development skills, stamina, and leadership? Diastika Rahwidiati x Australia in Southeast Asia: Do we have the development skills, stamina, and leadership? Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:01:07 GMT 13:32 656d4b866ce42b0012db39ce false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 656d4b866ce42b0012db39ce 61a05d1182467c001289cadc diastika-rahwidiati-x-australia-in-southeast-asia-do-we-have full 4 3 Does Australia have the development skills, stamina and leadership to keep up with the region? Diastika Rahwidiati, Senior Strategic Innovation Designer at Chora Design thinks so, provided that Australia learns “across the different portfolios of aid investments” and provides “these as intersectional recommendations for the Government.”


Read Diastika Rahwidiati’s "Australia in Southeast Asia: do we have the development skills, stamina, and leadership?" here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/15june2023


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


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]]> Does Australia have the development skills, stamina and leadership to keep up with the region? Diastika Rahwidiati, Senior Strategic Innovation Designer at Chora Design thinks so, provided that Australia learns “across the different portfolios of aid investments” and provides “these as intersectional recommendations for the Government.”


Read Diastika Rahwidiati’s "Australia in Southeast Asia: do we have the development skills, stamina, and leadership?" here: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/15june2023


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


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]]> Dame Meg Taylor x Aid is not development: The true character of Pacific aid Dame Meg Taylor x Aid is not development: The true character of Pacific aid Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:26:15 GMT 11:53 656d4aab6ce42b0012daf4e4 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 656d4aab6ce42b0012daf4e4 61a05d1182467c001289cadc dame-meg-taylor-x-aid-is-not-development-the-true-character- full 4 1 Aid is not development. Dame Meg Taylor, former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, argues that most aid to the Pacific “comes in, it’s filtered through the system, and then it goes back to Australia”. According to Meg, Australia needs to change the way it does aid to ensure transparency and effectiveness.


Read Dame Meg Taylor and Soli Middleby’s “Aid is not Development: The True Character of Pacific Aid” here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dpr.12745


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


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]]> Aid is not development. Dame Meg Taylor, former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, argues that most aid to the Pacific “comes in, it’s filtered through the system, and then it goes back to Australia”. According to Meg, Australia needs to change the way it does aid to ensure transparency and effectiveness.


Read Dame Meg Taylor and Soli Middleby’s “Aid is not Development: The True Character of Pacific Aid” here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dpr.12745


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance.

Visit Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis


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]]> Reintroducing: The Readout Reintroducing: The Readout Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:58:00 GMT 2:01 65543478633f5200120a1f85 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 65543478633f5200120a1f85 61a05d1182467c001289cadc season-4-preview trailer 4 Welcome to the latest series of the Readout.


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance. The show features Australian and international development leaders at the top of their fields.


Visit the Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

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]]> Welcome to the latest series of the Readout.


The Readout is the Development Intelligence Lab's podcast hosted by CEO Bridi Rice. Each episode, you'll meet one development leader, hear their big idea and discover how it can shape the future of Australian development assistance. The show features Australian and international development leaders at the top of their fields.


Visit the Development Intelligence Lab for cracking analysis on Australian development cooperation: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/our-analysis

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]]> Episode Five: On Indonesia and Solomon Islands, SDG progress, and approaches to addressing climate Episode Five: On Indonesia and Solomon Islands, SDG progress, and approaches to addressing climate Thu, 20 Jul 2023 06:19:22 GMT 29:52 64b8d0cec23a75001105e781 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 64b8d0cec23a75001105e781 61a05d1182467c001289cadc series-3-episode-5 full 3 5 Welcome to episode five of the latest Readout series.


In this episode, the Lab’s CEO, Bridi Rice, sits down again with Jo Choe and James Gilling.


The group discuss recent development headlines: staffing moves at DFAT including Ambassadorial appointments and bureaucratic shuffles of Rod Brazier, Elizabeth Peak and Ewen McDonald, reactions to the recent visit by the Indonesian President, Joko Widodo, and the China-Solomon Islands implementation plan on policing.


Given it is SDG reporting season at the UN HQ in New York at the moment Bridi, Jo and James discuss the latest UN SDG progress report and muse about why the SDGs have had limited impact here in Australia.


Finally, the trio once again consider Australia’s new development policy (expected to drop shortly). How prominently will climate feature in the new policy, what might it say about climate finance and will we see climate follow gender and adopt a mainstreaming approach?


To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.


Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Welcome to episode five of the latest Readout series.


In this episode, the Lab’s CEO, Bridi Rice, sits down again with Jo Choe and James Gilling.


The group discuss recent development headlines: staffing moves at DFAT including Ambassadorial appointments and bureaucratic shuffles of Rod Brazier, Elizabeth Peak and Ewen McDonald, reactions to the recent visit by the Indonesian President, Joko Widodo, and the China-Solomon Islands implementation plan on policing.


Given it is SDG reporting season at the UN HQ in New York at the moment Bridi, Jo and James discuss the latest UN SDG progress report and muse about why the SDGs have had limited impact here in Australia.


Finally, the trio once again consider Australia’s new development policy (expected to drop shortly). How prominently will climate feature in the new policy, what might it say about climate finance and will we see climate follow gender and adopt a mainstreaming approach?


To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.


Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Episode Four: On Australia’s ODI ranking, SEA development and, USAID’s localisation targets Episode Four: On Australia’s ODI ranking, SEA development and, USAID’s localisation targets Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:59:41 GMT 33:24 64a6027660e61000111c74c4 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 64a6027660e61000111c74c4 61a05d1182467c001289cadc episode-four full 3 4 Welcome to episode four of the latest Readout series.


In this episode, The Development Intelligence Lab’s CEO, Bridi Rice, chats virtually with Jo Choe and James Gilling about recent development news.


The trio unpack recent headlines: the Foreign Minister’s announcement of an increase in humanitarian aid to Sudan; the release of Overseas Development Institute's new Principled Aid Index; and Japan’s new development compact (its first since 2015).


Reflecting on the Lab’s recent Intel question - Bridi, Jo and James muse about the types of development skills and the role Australia should play in SE Asia. Is this a radically different proposition from our engagement with the Pacific?


And they consider the USAID approach to localisation (read USAID’s first review of its ambitious 2021 targets here). What lessons can Australia’s aid program take from both the setting of targets and the review process?


To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.


Happy listening.


- The Lab.

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]]> Welcome to episode four of the latest Readout series.


In this episode, The Development Intelligence Lab’s CEO, Bridi Rice, chats virtually with Jo Choe and James Gilling about recent development news.


The trio unpack recent headlines: the Foreign Minister’s announcement of an increase in humanitarian aid to Sudan; the release of Overseas Development Institute's new Principled Aid Index; and Japan’s new development compact (its first since 2015).


Reflecting on the Lab’s recent Intel question - Bridi, Jo and James muse about the types of development skills and the role Australia should play in SE Asia. Is this a radically different proposition from our engagement with the Pacific?


And they consider the USAID approach to localisation (read USAID’s first review of its ambitious 2021 targets here). What lessons can Australia’s aid program take from both the setting of targets and the review process?


To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.


Happy listening.


- The Lab.

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]]> Episode Three: On donors, disruptions, and a program reset Episode Three: On donors, disruptions, and a program reset Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:36:56 GMT 30:21 648f9c73591f1a001198e460 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/thereadout 648f9c73591f1a001198e460 61a05d1182467c001289cadc episode-three-on-donors-disruptions-and-a-program-reset full 3 3 Welcome to episode three of the latest Readout series.


In this episode, Bridi again sits down with Jo Choe and James Gilling to chat about the development debates that have surfaced in the past few weeks.


The group discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's speech in Singapore at the International Institute for Strategic Studies earlier this month, where he talked about Australia's commitment to the region and the importance of dialogue 'at the heart of our efforts'. How does this impact how Australia delivers its development program?


They dive into James' recommended reading, 'The Long Slow Death of Development' published in 2022 in the American Affairs Journal. Is there a shift in traditional modes of development?


And they take a look at the possibility of a development program reset - signalled in the Terms of Reference of the new Development Policy. Will the ideas in the TOR be reflected in the new policy and drive a new way of doing development?

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Welcome to episode three of the latest Readout series.


In this episode, Bridi again sits down with Jo Choe and James Gilling to chat about the development debates that have surfaced in the past few weeks.


The group discuss Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's speech in Singapore at the International Institute for Strategic Studies earlier this month, where he talked about Australia's commitment to the region and the importance of dialogue 'at the heart of our efforts'. How does this impact how Australia delivers its development program?


They dive into James' recommended reading, 'The Long Slow Death of Development' published in 2022 in the American Affairs Journal. Is there a shift in traditional modes of development?


And they take a look at the possibility of a development program reset - signalled in the Terms of Reference of the new Development Policy. Will the ideas in the TOR be reflected in the new policy and drive a new way of doing development?

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> The Readout: Season 3 Episode 2 The Readout: Season 3 Episode 2 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:26:11 GMT 26:36 647953446542600011a5ecd1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-readout/episodes/the-readout-season-3-episode-2 647953446542600011a5ecd1 61a05d1182467c001289cadc the-readout-season-3-episode-2 Jo Choe and James Gilling join Bridi Rice full 3 2

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]]> The Readout The Readout Thu, 18 May 2023 05:50:04 GMT 34:32 6465bc8d8bdbbc001113aaca false https://shows.acast.com/the-readout/episodes/in-conversation 6465bc8d8bdbbc001113aaca 61a05d1182467c001289cadc in-conversation Aid Budget, DFAT capability and Development Policy with Jo Choe and James Gilling. full 3 1

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]]> Special Episode: Anka Lee Situation Room Address Special Episode: Anka Lee Situation Room Address Thu, 12 May 2022 23:08:27 GMT 22:52 627cb54440ce640013d6e7b4 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ 627cb54440ce640013d6e7b4 61a05d1182467c001289cadc special-episode-anka-lee-situation-room-address How is USAID countering growing Chinese influence? full Welcome to our one-off special episode of The Readout.


Recent events have put aid, China and the Indo-Pacific squarely on the map for many Australians. So there was no better a time for The Lab to host Anka Lee, USAID’s acting Deputy Assistant Administrator and Senior Advisor for the PRC, at our Situation Room just last week. He was in Australia on behalf of USAID who are creating a policy on countering China’s growing influence.


The Situation Room is a Chatham-house style discussion with 25 provocateurs from the region, academia, development practice and Government. So we didn’t record the whole event. But with his permission, we’re bringing you Anka Lee’s opening address and a flavour of the discussion in this special episode.


He dives into the challenges that USAID is trying to solve when it comes to China and development, and what principles they’ll take into developing a response. The Lab's own Bridi Rice then tackles what all of this means for Australia and how our own narratives determine where to from here.


To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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]]> Welcome to our one-off special episode of The Readout.


Recent events have put aid, China and the Indo-Pacific squarely on the map for many Australians. So there was no better a time for The Lab to host Anka Lee, USAID’s acting Deputy Assistant Administrator and Senior Advisor for the PRC, at our Situation Room just last week. He was in Australia on behalf of USAID who are creating a policy on countering China’s growing influence.


The Situation Room is a Chatham-house style discussion with 25 provocateurs from the region, academia, development practice and Government. So we didn’t record the whole event. But with his permission, we’re bringing you Anka Lee’s opening address and a flavour of the discussion in this special episode.


He dives into the challenges that USAID is trying to solve when it comes to China and development, and what principles they’ll take into developing a response. The Lab's own Bridi Rice then tackles what all of this means for Australia and how our own narratives determine where to from here.


To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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]]> Part Five: A US Perspective Part Five: A US Perspective Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:00:16 GMT 13:33 61b5f261329b5d0013a5e708 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ 61b5f261329b5d0013a5e708 61a05d1182467c001289cadc part-five-a-us-perspective How does the US approach democracy promotion? full 1 5 Welcome to Part Five of our Democracy Series, with Blake Chrystal (USAID).

 

We’ve heard a lot about the different approaches of the US compared with Australia. So how does the US go about democracy promotion?

 

Series host Bridi Rice shares her conversations with Blake, including what’s on the agenda for USAID as they look to the future.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication on this issue, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Welcome to Part Five of our Democracy Series, with Blake Chrystal (USAID).

 

We’ve heard a lot about the different approaches of the US compared with Australia. So how does the US go about democracy promotion?

 

Series host Bridi Rice shares her conversations with Blake, including what’s on the agenda for USAID as they look to the future.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication on this issue, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Part Four: A Practitioner Perspective Part Four: A Practitioner Perspective Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:56:28 GMT 13:35 61b5f17d4839220013359eb6 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ 61b5f17d4839220013359eb6 61a05d1182467c001289cadc part-four-a-practitioner-perspective full 1 4 Welcome to Part Four of our Democracy Series, with Dr Nicola Nixon and Peter Yates (The Asia Foundation).

 

What exactly does ‘democracy promotion’ mean in real terms? How do practitioners approach the work? And critically – what’s the challenge with adopting a US-style approach to the issue?

 

Series host Bridi Rice shares her conversations with Nicola and Peter, where she gets stuck into the gnarly issue of being loud about democracy in the region.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication, including an essay from Nicola and Peter, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Welcome to Part Four of our Democracy Series, with Dr Nicola Nixon and Peter Yates (The Asia Foundation).

 

What exactly does ‘democracy promotion’ mean in real terms? How do practitioners approach the work? And critically – what’s the challenge with adopting a US-style approach to the issue?

 

Series host Bridi Rice shares her conversations with Nicola and Peter, where she gets stuck into the gnarly issue of being loud about democracy in the region.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication, including an essay from Nicola and Peter, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Part Three: A Security Perspective Part Three: A Security Perspective Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:47:20 GMT 9:36 61b5ef5a30fbc6001200b1ff false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ 61b5ef5a30fbc6001200b1ff 61a05d1182467c001289cadc part-three-a-security-perspective full 1 3 Welcome to Part Three of our Democracy Series, with Professor John Blaxland (Australian National University).

 

So we’ve heard why governance support is critical for prosperity in the region. But just how seriously should Australia take this? According to one of Australia’s top security experts – very.

 

Series host Bridi Rice shares her conversations with John, where she learns that governance challenges in the region is one of the top threats to our national security.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication, including an essay from John, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Welcome to Part Three of our Democracy Series, with Professor John Blaxland (Australian National University).

 

So we’ve heard why governance support is critical for prosperity in the region. But just how seriously should Australia take this? According to one of Australia’s top security experts – very.

 

Series host Bridi Rice shares her conversations with John, where she learns that governance challenges in the region is one of the top threats to our national security.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication, including an essay from John, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Part Two: A Pacific Perspective Part Two: A Pacific Perspective Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:38:45 GMT 8:41 61b5ed58e1c4aa001470da19 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ 61b5ed58e1c4aa001470da19 61a05d1182467c001289cadc part-two-a-pacific-perspective Let’s start where we should – with a Pacific perspective. full 1 2 Welcome to Part Two of our Democracy Series, with Serena Sasingian (The Voice).

 

To learn more about the state of democracy, and what the Summit will mean for the region, let’s start where we should – with a Pacific perspective.

 

Series host Bridi Rice shares what she’s learnt from her conversations with Serena – including how a particular speech at APEC in 2018 paints an interesting picture for the Summit.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication, including an essay from Serena, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Welcome to Part Two of our Democracy Series, with Serena Sasingian (The Voice).

 

To learn more about the state of democracy, and what the Summit will mean for the region, let’s start where we should – with a Pacific perspective.

 

Series host Bridi Rice shares what she’s learnt from her conversations with Serena – including how a particular speech at APEC in 2018 paints an interesting picture for the Summit.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication, including an essay from Serena, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Part One: A Summit for Democracy Part One: A Summit for Democracy Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:29:30 GMT 12:09 61b5eb2c329b5d0013a5c598 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ 61b5eb2c329b5d0013a5c598 61a05d1182467c001289cadc part-one-a-summit-for-democracy What just happened at the Summit? full 1 1 Welcome to Part One of our Democracy Series, with Richard Maude (Asia Society) and Bryce Wakefield (Australian Institute for International Affairs).

 

President Biden has just held the first Summit for Democracy. What will it mean for the Indo-Pacific? Before we dive into the complexities for our region, let’s find out what happened at the Summit.

 

Series host Bridi Rice speaks to Bryce and Richard about Australia’s position as we went into the Summit, what happened, and the commitments made.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication, including a foreword from Richard Maude, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Welcome to Part One of our Democracy Series, with Richard Maude (Asia Society) and Bryce Wakefield (Australian Institute for International Affairs).

 

President Biden has just held the first Summit for Democracy. What will it mean for the Indo-Pacific? Before we dive into the complexities for our region, let’s find out what happened at the Summit.

 

Series host Bridi Rice speaks to Bryce and Richard about Australia’s position as we went into the Summit, what happened, and the commitments made.

 

Want to learn more? Find our essay publication, including a foreword from Richard Maude, here.

 

To learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab, head over to devintelligencelab.com and find us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Happy listening.

- The Lab.

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]]> Introducing: The Readout Democracy Series Introducing: The Readout Democracy Series Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:55:18 GMT 2:06 61a069dfe7ee880012edcbe3 false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ 61a069dfe7ee880012edcbe3 61a05d1182467c001289cadc introducing-the-readout-democracy-series The latest series from the Development Intelligence Lab trailer 1 We’re stoked to introduce the first series of the Readout: Democracy. Hosted by Lab CEO Bridi Rice, this short series takes you behind the scenes of our latest project, investigating what US President Biden’s Summit for Democracy will mean for the Indo-Pacific.


Nationalism, populism, political polarisation and identity politics are challenging liberalism and institutions in democracies worldwide. More countries are abandoning democracy than embracing it. Overlay all of this with geostrategic competition, and a potential ‘clash of systems’ between liberal democracy and autocracy is brought into sharp focus.


President Biden argues that democracy must ‘prove itself,’ reasoning that this will be key to competing with China and Russia. But development experts warn against weaponizing democracy, instead favouring a nuanced investment in governance, service delivery and accountability in developing regions by donors.


Caught amidst the debate are policy-makers unsure where to invest their aid dollar – promote democracy and risk being accused of intervening in the sovereign affairs of another nation, or do nothing and be accused of standing by amidst egregious human rights violations?


In this series, we’re speaking to academics, practitioners, and regional leaders as we work through what the Summit for Democracy will mean for our region. Watch out for the Lab’s publication on this topic, Develop, featuring four essays from some of the guests you get to know in this series.

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]]> We’re stoked to introduce the first series of the Readout: Democracy. Hosted by Lab CEO Bridi Rice, this short series takes you behind the scenes of our latest project, investigating what US President Biden’s Summit for Democracy will mean for the Indo-Pacific.


Nationalism, populism, political polarisation and identity politics are challenging liberalism and institutions in democracies worldwide. More countries are abandoning democracy than embracing it. Overlay all of this with geostrategic competition, and a potential ‘clash of systems’ between liberal democracy and autocracy is brought into sharp focus.


President Biden argues that democracy must ‘prove itself,’ reasoning that this will be key to competing with China and Russia. But development experts warn against weaponizing democracy, instead favouring a nuanced investment in governance, service delivery and accountability in developing regions by donors.


Caught amidst the debate are policy-makers unsure where to invest their aid dollar – promote democracy and risk being accused of intervening in the sovereign affairs of another nation, or do nothing and be accused of standing by amidst egregious human rights violations?


In this series, we’re speaking to academics, practitioners, and regional leaders as we work through what the Summit for Democracy will mean for our region. Watch out for the Lab’s publication on this topic, Develop, featuring four essays from some of the guests you get to know in this series.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Introducing: The Readout Introducing: The Readout Fri, 26 Nov 2021 04:10:57 GMT 1:03 61a05e69a6ef06001376b5ed false https://www.devintelligencelab.com/ 61a05e69a6ef06001376b5ed 61a05d1182467c001289cadc introducing-the-readout trailer The Readout is a podcast hosted by the Development Intelligence Lab.


At the Lab, we’re tackling the big issues of development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. We take one gnarly issue at a time, gather the best of the best from the region, Government, and academia, and dive deep to unpack the issue – and find the way forward.


And our favourite part of these projects is the conversations we have along the way. So here on The Readout, we take you behind the scenes to let you in on the phone calls, the coffees, and the lightbulb moments that shaped each project.


Learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab at devintelligencelab.com.

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]]> The Readout is a podcast hosted by the Development Intelligence Lab.


At the Lab, we’re tackling the big issues of development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. We take one gnarly issue at a time, gather the best of the best from the region, Government, and academia, and dive deep to unpack the issue – and find the way forward.


And our favourite part of these projects is the conversations we have along the way. So here on The Readout, we take you behind the scenes to let you in on the phone calls, the coffees, and the lightbulb moments that shaped each project.


Learn more about The Readout and the work of the Development Intelligence Lab at devintelligencelab.com.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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