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Interesting thank u

Thank you very much for your take on family violence, very pleased reading the causes and consequences and plans to combat family violence. Thanks

Yes, I agree that they are self-evident and non-controversial, but nevertheless need to be stated. Thanks for doing that so clearly and concisely. I am tempted to provide one initial answer to your question of how the sector can improve: while acknowledging that all the principles outlined are important, numbers 1 and 9 are the foundations, don't you think? Most of the others are either difficult to implement or somewhat compromised without these 2 foundational elements - and thus the research outcomes and impact will undoubtedly be compromised. Indeed, the questions you pose in number 10 are far easier to answer if this foundation is in place, in my experience: the learning, application and engagement with key findings extends far beyond the completion date when the research is designed in collaboration with local in-country actors - particularly those who have a long-term commitment and investment in sharing and taking up findings to achieve their policy and change goals. One thing that I think deserves somewhat more emphasis in your list is the contribution that local actors can make to the later phases of the research process: interpretation of the findings. I have found that locals engaged in the process of implementing social change agendas can bring very different perspectives to the interpretation of findings. I know you are highlighting the importance of diversity and grounding - but I do think this point needs to be more explicit. These people can often provide key insights into the missing links between the macro and the micro.

Is there re-validation of accreditation going on and how often?

Thanks Albert and sorry I missed your comment earlier. The fundamental issues with aid that you raise are of course real and I suspect you know more about the in-country operational realities (e.g. in PNG). Evaluations have shown that SWAps can be useful tools for increasing accountability and transparency of health aid funding allocations, both of recipients and donors alike. Our research supports this, showing that health SWAps have on average, improved the efficiency of development partnerships. We’ve found that even with mixed levels of donor engagement, SWAps have had impact. With effort and engagement, this evidence provides compelling evidence that can work again. Kind Regards, Rohan.

So good to see these common sense, practical approaches to aid articulated clearly and succinctly. I started work on aid programmes in 1970 and this is the best summary of best practice that I have seen. One suggestion: 1. Partnerships- understanding of local language should be included.

Microfinance is the right choice, it helps poor people who are in need. Unlike other banks in Papua new Guinea they say the provide service but as for me they don't, they only want to make money, that is why the rich are still rich and the poor are still poor. I would like the microfinance management to operate in an honest way in order to change life. I am struggling too, I want a good future for my children and us as clients we must be honest especially in borrowing, please do not be selfish because it will affect everyone.

Article does well to describe one of the the first localized response program in Vanuatu. In 2020 besides COVID-19, our islands were affected by TC-Harold in northern Vanuatu and volcanic ashfall in Tanna. The positive response of both State and NGOs in post-disaster activities was possible because of coordinated efforts by both State and NGOs. To me, one of the crucial component to the somewhat successful response was the assured on-site leadership by the Community Disaster Committees (CDCs). CDCs an NDMO initiative consistitues of village chiefs or elder, community leaders and village representatives (men, women and youths). Through CDCs, the state and NGOs were able to distribute relevant aid in a timely and fair manner.

Well I’ve been in Canada for 3 years, the same amount I haven’t seen my family, and almost 2 of those years I’ve spent just trying to get a flight back home. As I am single and not considered vulnerable I have been bumped off every DFAT flight I have tried to get to, to either accommodate someone more vulnerable than I or repat flights aren’t available on the east end of Canada where I am and only available on the west. Meaning I have had to wait for borders to open between the east of Canada to enter to the west of America just to catch the only available flight heading back home. Just feel like giving up and becoming a citizen in Canada already. Maybe by Christmas or New Years I’ll be back home.

Good work, looking forward to check the next post

Great read Sam Koim!

Hi Yanny, it's great to hear that CDA and the development institute they are developing will use the manuals (also check out the other training resources you can download from the website - these are regularly updated). You have some terrific people involved in CDA who will be able to use the materials and approaches really well. Keep safe and well.