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Devpolicy Talks brings you interviews, event recordings and in-depth documentary features relating to the topics we research at the Development Policy Centre. The Centre, part of the Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy, works on Australian aid, development in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific, and regional and global development issues. It is host to the Devpolicy Blog... more

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Traditional assessments of progress against poverty and inequality put no explicit weight on increasing the standard of living of the poorest— raising the consumption floor. This public lecture showed that there has been remarkably little progress in... more

During his recent visit to Canberra, CEO of the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) Dr David Reddy sat down with Camilla Burkot to talk about MMV's role in fighting malaria.

Devpolicy Talks is the podcast of the Australian National University's Deve... more

Recorded the morning after the 2026–27 federal budget, this first episode of the 2026 season brings you the Development Policy Centre's fourteenth annual aid budget breakfast, hosted by Devpolicy Blog editor Amita Monterola with analysis from Cameron... more

Eric Olander, Editor-in-Chief of the China Global South Project, offers a nuanced perspective on China’s engagement with developing countries across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Pacific. Drawing on 40 years of experience as a journal... more

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Recent Guests

Martin Ravallion
Professor of Economics, Georgetown University; renowned for poverty research
Georgetown University
Episode: Global inequality: are the world’s poorest being left behind?
David Reddy
CEO of Medicines for Malaria Venture
Medicines for Malaria Venture
Episode: Partnerships and innovation to defeat malaria: an interview with Dr David Reddy
Eric Olander
Editor-in-chief of the China Global South Project
China Global South Project
Episode: Navigating China and the Global South: a conversation with Eric Olander
Lina Rekila-Tamang
Director for Asia and the Pacific for International IDEA
International IDEA
Episode: Pacific democracy: global indices and lived realities
Anna Nalpa
PhD candidate at the School of Culture, History and Language, Vanuatu
ANU
Episode: Pacific democracy: global indices and lived realities
Michael Kabuni
PhD student at Australian National University, researching PNG politics
ANU
Episode: Pacific democracy: global indices and lived realities
Ramitesh Kant
PhD candidate focusing on masculinities and political leadership in Fiji
ANU
Episode: Pacific democracy: global indices and lived realities
Inge Kaul
Influential German development economist, principal architect of the Global Public Goods Framework
Formerly with the United Nations Development Program
Episode: Global public goods and the architecture of cooperation: a conversation with Inge Kaul
Dr. Aditi Mukherji
Principal Scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute and leading voice in climate change adaptation research.
International Livestock Research Institute
Episode: Water, climate and adaptation: a conversation with Dr Aditi Mukherji

Hosts

Robin Davies
Host with long-running involvement in development policy discourse; affiliated with Development Policy Centre at ANU.
Amita Monterola
Co-host focused on regional development issues and Pacific engagement.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Looking at Disability-Inclusive Development

    I enjoyed the session that discussed the inclusiveness of persons with disability (PWDs) & its implications on the concept of poverty. Big ‘thank you’ to all speakers (eg from Fiji, Pacific Islands, Thailand etc) who gave very personal accounts of their experiences with PWDs. You’ve made a difference to listeners far beyond attendees of the conference. Thanks!

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    Stacey Yew
    Singapore11 years ago

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Diverse guest voices provide broad perspectives on global issues.
Excellent synthesis of policy and on-the-ground realities.
Thoughtful, evidence-based discussions on Pacific governance and development.
High-quality guests with practical insights for practitioners and researchers.

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Partnerships and innovation to defeat malaria: an interview with Dr David Reddy
Q: What advancements has MMV achieved since 2011 under Dr. Reddy's leadership?
Key accomplishments include moving a relapsing malaria drug into phase 3, securing FDA breakthrough status for tefenequin, and developing a human challenge model that accelerates drug development timelines by about two years, alongside expanding trials and capacity building across multiple continents.
Partnerships and innovation to defeat malaria: an interview with Dr David Reddy
Q: How does MMV handle intellectual property and access?
MMV files patents to preserve freedom to operate, uses IP to attract partners and enable not-for-profit access in the developing world, and may pursue action against substandard products to protect patient safety, all with the aim of facilitating access rather than impeding it.
Partnerships and innovation to defeat malaria: an interview with Dr David Reddy
Q: What role is MMV playing in combating malaria?
MMV acts as a product development partnership that coordinates donor funding, builds a drug pipeline, defines gaps with partners like WHO, and promotes access through affordable pricing and collaboration with industry and academia to deliver effective malaria drugs.
Navigating China and the Global South: a conversation with Eric Olander
Q: What insights does Olander provide regarding China's influence in the Pacific Islands?
He discusses the competitive and complex nature of relations in the Pacific, advocating for more careful engagement strategies that recognize local agency.
Navigating China and the Global South: a conversation with Eric Olander
Q: Can you explain the complexities and narratives surrounding China's engagement with developing countries?
Olander outlines the polarized narratives present in Western and Chinese media, and emphasizes that the reality is more nuanced, requiring deeper analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Devpolicy Talks

What is Devpolicy Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Interviews and feature discussions center on development policy in the Indo-Pacific, with frequent focus on governance, democracy, climate adaptation, global public goods, and regional security dynamics. Listeners get nuanced looks at Pacific Islands politics, diaspora and migration, humanitarian law, and the tensions between major powers shaping aid and development. Unique strengths include a strong regional lens, a mix of academic, governmental and NGO perspectives, and a willingness to tackle hard topics like corruption, gender representation, and the sustainability of international cooperation. The show often features guest voices who bridge policy, research, journalism, and public service, making complex issues accessible to practition... more

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