
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 al... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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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 Austral... more
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 ... more
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 fu... more
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" a... more
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Focusing on pertinent issues within development cooperation, insightful conversations are held to explore pressing challenges faced in the Indo-Pacific region. The content features a careful examination of Australian aid effectiveness, local perspectives on development policies, cross-cultural insights, and international collaboration. Noteworthy themes include gender equality, decolonization of aid, civil society engagement, and strategies to address contemporary issues such as climate change and national security. By highlighting the complexities of these discussions, the podcast seeks to inform and encourage meaningful engagement among stakeholders, ensuring that a variety of voices are included in the overarching narrative of sustainabl... more
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Recent guests on The Readout include:
1. Gordon Peake
2. Dr. Salmah Eva-Lena Lawrence
3. David Young
4. Aidan Craney
5. Yeshe Smith
6. Therese Faulkner
7. Dr. Darren Lim
8. Heather Murphy
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