
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 351 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPolitics | |||

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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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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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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Recent guests on Devpolicy Talks include:
1. Martin Ravallion
2. David Reddy
3. Eric Olander
4. Lina Rekila-Tamang
5. Anna Nalpa
6. Michael Kabuni
7. Ramitesh Kant
8. Inge Kaul
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