Women are reported to make up around 43 per cent of the agricultural labour force globally. Their role in small-scale farming systems and the barriers they face in achieving equitable access to inputs are often highlighted. However, this strong focus on women as labourers or auxiliary workers masks...
Category - Global aid issues
February 2024 aid news
Our monthly update of news and analysis on aid and international development, with a focus on Australian aid. Australian Aid As part of a joint statement with his Canadian and New Zealand counterparts, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned Israel that the humanitarian consequences of a...
A book on economic growth for everyone
How did the world become rich? It took a long time for me to fully internalise the gravity of this question. If you asked me when I was an economics undergraduate student, I probably would have acknowledged its salience but only because my professors told me it was important. Fresh off of learning...
Science says Tuvalu will drown within decades; the reality is worse
Tuvalu, a picturesque island nation nestled in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, is currently grappling with a relentless onslaught of storm surges and towering waves, wreaking havoc on coastal communities. While spring or king tides always come around in February, this year’s king tide is...
Stumbling giant: Germany cuts aid
As far as foreign aid goes, Germany stands as one of the world’s giants. In 2022, Germany was the...
January 2024 aid news
Australian aid During her recent visit to the Middle East, foreign minister Penny Wong announced an...
Reflecting on the implications of artificial intelligence for...
This is an edited extract from the keynote address delivered by Laurel Miller, President and CEO of...
Disentangling localisation: an imperative to uphold human dignity
This is an edited extract from the 2023 Mitchell Oration delivered by Dr Esperanza Martinez at the...
Afghans stave off starvation in the face of economic sanctions
Nearly twenty million Afghans — half the population — are experiencing hunger and the country may...
Global aid 2022: Australia risks becoming a minnow on development
In 2022, Australia was among the world’s least generous countries when it came to aid, surpassing...