Belgian PM Bart De Wever welcomes U.S. help in the war on drugs amid epidemic of violence.| POLITICO
In the early 1990s, Australia, along with other wealthier countries, promised to give “new and additional” funding to help developing countries address issues associated with climate change. This is what we now call “climate finance”. Money is no substitute for wealthier countries reducing their emissions, but it does have the potential to help developing countries. ... Read moreDisclosure This research was undertaken with the support of the Gates Foundation. The views represent thos...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Australian aid The 2025 Australian aid attitudes survey commissioned by the Development Policy Centre shows a large drop (-11%) in the proportion of people who think the government gives too much foreign aid compared to 2024. The survey results also show that when given information about the predicted impacts of US aid cuts, the proportion ... Read moreDisclosure Material for this update has been collected by Devpol staff; editorial responsibility lies with Cameron Hill. Devpol’s work on Au...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Aid hasn’t been an easy sell in Australia. In all the surveys we’ve run since 2015, more respondents have thought Australia gave too much aid than thought it gave too little. In our 2024 survey, 40% of respondents said Australia gave too much, while only 22% said it gave too little. Change is afoot though. ... Read moreDisclosure This research was undertaken with the support of the Gates Foundation. The views represent those of the authors only. About the author/s Terence Wood Terence Wo...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Please note that this article contains a description of violence that could be distressing for some readers. Rosa Yakapus was tortured and murdered by a group of men who believed she killed her estranged husband by removing his heart and eating it without leaving a mark on his body. The location was a remote and ... Read moreAbout the author/s Michael Main Michael Main is a researcher with the School of Regulation and Global Governance at the Australian National University working on communit...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Transparency matters. It matters to the Australian public, who want to know their tax dollars are being spent responsibly, accountably and effectively. It matters to our partners in our region, who expect honesty and openness in how we work together. And it matters for our national interest because transparency builds trust and respect — and ... Read moreAbout the author/s Anne Aly The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP is Australia's Minister for International Development, Minister for Small Business and ...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Aid, by its very nature, is harder to monitor than domestic spending. This makes transparency integral to good aid practice. Transparency makes it easier for donor publics to track how their taxes are being spent. Transparency also makes it easier for people in aid recipient countries to learn about the aid affecting them. The Development ... Read moreDisclosure This research was undertaken with the support of the Gates Foundation. The views represent those of the authors only. About the auth...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
In Indonesia, some careers go beyond simply earning a living and serve as a means of establishing one’s reputation. Attaining a position as a public official, whether as a civil servant or a member of a Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah (DPRD or local parliament), is often regarded as the peak of achievement. It is more ... Read moreAbout the author/s Garry Rosario da Gama Garry Rosario da Gama is a PhD student at Crawford School of Public Policy. His research is focussed on integrity networks...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
On 26 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) handed down its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on the legal obligations of states in relation to climate change. The judgment reaffirmed that states have a legal duty not just to reduce carbon emissions, but to protect the environment and respect the human rights of those affected ... Read moreAbout the author/s Bal Kama Dr Bal Kama is in legal practice and consults on Pacific socio-political and legal affairs. He is an Adjunct Assistan...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
The Murder in the Pacific series reveals wider truths about the sustainability and impact of aid projects, says Gordon Peake.| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Strengthening online safety and security is essential to ensure digitalisation benefits all Timorese citizens, say Tim Mann and Juvita Pereira Faria.| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Devpolicy's monthly update of news and analysis on aid and international development, with a focus on Australian aid.| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Macro-level monitoring of remittance-sending costs must be complemented by fine-grained analysis of short-term cost variations, says Haiqa Sarosh Fatima.| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
The re-elected Labor Government‘s political capital should be used to improve the quality and measurement of Australia’s aid to PNG, says Terence Wood.| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
The Prabowo government’s vast investment in free school meals is sub-optimal without parallel literacy investments, says Rifky Pratama Wicaksono.| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Increased risks of disease spread, migration, regional instability and extremism cannot be ignored, says Richard Brennan.| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
On a visit to Berlin, the new British prime minister may look at Chancellor Olaf Scholz as a cautionary tale.| POLITICO
IAEA chief says he is “extremely concerned” about safety at the Zaporizhzhia facility.| POLITICO
Far right rioters have targeted mosques and other buildings following the killing of three young girls in Southport last Monday.| POLITICO