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Virtual Event – Australasian Aid Conference Speaker Series: US Sins Toward the Developing World
Canberra, Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM UTC+10 (Canberra) Most international development advocates focus their efforts on aid. But other rich country policies matter as much or more for developing countries’ growth and poverty reduction. Nancy Birdsall puts the spotlight on US policies including trade and intellectual property rights, climate, and anticorruption to we… Read more
Virtual Event – Firm Partners In An Unstable Region: Prospects for Trilateral Cooperation between the Republic of Korea, the United States, and Australia
Washington, DC, Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Trilateral Republic of Korea-Australia-United States cooperation is long overdue and as yet untapped. The reasons for this are complex, but with converging interests and the proven success of other regional multilateral frameworks such as the Quad, formalizing ROK-Australia-US cooperation should be imperative for all three governments. These… Read more
Firm Partners In An Unstable Region: Prospects for Trilateral Cooperation between the Republic of Korea, the United States, and Australia
April 20, 2022
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Trilateral Republic of Korea-Australia-United States cooperation is long overdue and as yet untapped. The reasons for this are complex, but with converging interests and the proven success of other regional multilateral frameworks such as the Quad, formalizing ROK-Australia-US cooperation should be imperative for all three governments. These countr… Read more
Virtual Event: Advancing India-Australia-Pacific Islands Development Cooperation
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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9:00 AM – 10:30 AM IST 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM FJT The Asia Foundation is organizing a consultation webinar on Advancing India-Australia-Pacific Islands Development Cooperation on March 31st. The webinar follows the 2021 publication of Advancing South-South Cooperation: India’s Development Partnerships with Pacific Island Countries, produced by The Asia… Read more
Australasian Aid Conference Speaker Series: Debt Prospects and Challenges for Developing Countries in the Continuing Pandemic
Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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8am ET Monday, February 28, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) 11am AET Tuesday, March 1, 2022 (Canberra) Developing countries already held precarious levels of sovereign debt prior to Covid-19. Now, over half of all low-income countries are at high risk of or are currently in debt distress, and some middle-income countries face debt sustainability challenges… Read more
The Asia Foundation and the Australian National University’s Development Policy Centre host Special Speaker Series
February 2022 - June 2022
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Amid growing stay-at-home orders and border closures, The Asia Foundation and the Australian National University’s Development Policy Centre will replace the 2022 Australian AID Conference (AAC) with a special speaker series. From February to June 2022, this series will be conducted monthly and incorporate discussions from key speakers from the Aus… Read more
Virtual Event – A New World is Possible: Gender Lens and Social Inclusion Philanthropy in a Time of Covid-19
Australia, Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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Further Reading on Gender and Social Inclusion Philanthropy Interactive Menti Resources As Covid-19 has swept the globe it has had acute impacts on women and girls, especially for Indigenous women, other black and brown women, and those working in informal sectors. The pandemic has threatened progress made across sectors, including health equity, e… Read more
Insights from the Australasian AID Conference 2020
March 4, 2020
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This year’s Australasian AID Conference coincided with Australia’s announced “refresh” of its international development framework. Here are some highlights from the event.
Canberra Is Not Closed: Ten Reasons to Go to #AAC2020
February 5, 2020
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There are just two weeks to go until the seventh annual Australasian Aid Conference in Canberra. Come for the eminent speakers, the latest on Australian Aid, and the region’s premier opportunity for networking in the international development space.
2020 Australasian Aid Conference Set for February 17-19 in Canberra
Canberra, Australia, December 16, 2019
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The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the Development Policy Centre at Australian National University, will host the 2020 Australasian Aid Conference on February 17-19 at ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy in Canberra. With over 600 people registered last year, the annual event is Australia’s premier aid and development conference. The keyno… Read more
2019 Australasian Aid Conference Slated for February 19-20
Canberra, December 14, 2018
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The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the Development Policy Centre at Australian National University, will host the 2019 Australasian Aid Conference February 19-20 at ANU’s Crawford School of Public Policy in Canberra. The keynote address will be delivered by former president of the African Development Bank and Rwanda’s Minister of Finance, Dr…. Read more
2018 Australasian Aid Conference Returns February 12-14
Canberra, February 6, 2018
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The Asia Foundation will present the 2018 Australasian Aid Conference (AAC) on February 12-14, in partnership with the Development Policy Centre at the Australian National University (ANU). Taking place in Canberra at the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU, the conference keynote will be delivered by Nancy Birdsall, the founding president of t… Read more
A Look at Asia Foundation Highlights in 2016
January 27, 2016
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What’s ahead in 2016 at The Asia Foundation? Over the next 12 months, we’ll be examining emerging trends in development, sharing insights into addressing Asia’s critical issues, and featuring the knowledge of our engaged partner and donor communities.
Asia Foundation Hosts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop for Innovation Talk
October 14, 2015
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On October 9, Asia Foundation President Arnold hosted Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, along with Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kim Beazley, and former U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich at the iconic Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.
Asia Foundation Hosts Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop
October 7, 2015
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On October 9 in San Francisco, Asia Foundation president David Arnold hosted Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop for an invitation-only lunch focused on Australia’s innovative approaches to development, including their new InnovationXchange. Australia’s Amb. to the U.S. Kim Beazley introduced Minister Bishop and former U.S. Amb. to Australia,… Read more
Asian Approaches to Development Cooperation: Emerging Powers Are Changing the Norms
June 3, 2015
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For Asian nations receiving international development aid, the emergence of homegrown Asian providers and “South-South cooperation” has offered a range of new possibilities and approaches. As growing Asian prosperity has ushered non-traditional development actors…
Groundbreaking Observer Group Certifies Fiji Elections
April 22, 2015
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On April 12, the Multinational Observer Group released its final report on last September’s national elections in Fiji, the first since a military coup there in 2006. Confirming its preliminary findings released shortly after the vote…
Drivers and Trends in a Changing Asia
April 22, 2015
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Will Malaysia continue its trajectory of economic growth, or will it get caught in the so-called middle-income trap? Will Myanmar successfully shake off the legacy of decades of military rule and violent conflict and transform itself into a peaceful and thriving market democracy?
A Conversation with Singapore Ambassador Ashok Kumar Mirpuri
April 8, 2015
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Last week, Singapore’s Ambassador to the United States Ashok Kumar Mirpuri addressed the World Affairs Council in San Francisco, where he spoke of the recent passing of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and his strategic vision for Singapore’s role in the world. After the event, co-sponsored by the Asia Foundation and hosted by Foundation President and World Affairs Council Trustee David D. Arnold…
Asia’s Maturing Democracies Wrestle with Election Realities
March 25, 2015
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What exactly are international norms and standards of electoral integrity, and how should these be promoted while accommodating local circumstances, such as conflict, socio-economic conditions, and culture? Last week, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and the National Electoral Commission of Timor-Leste…
Trade, Private Sector, Soft and Hard Infrastructure to Top Beijing APEC Agenda
November 5, 2014
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Wednesday marked the first day of the week-long Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, hosted this year in Beijing. This year’s summit, themed “Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership,” brings together ministerial leaders, CEOs of global corporations, and other leading voices in the private and public sectors to discuss the challenges facing Asian-Pacific economies. The week will culminate with the 22nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on November 10-11. Heads of states from all 21 member economies, including U.S. President Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping…