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Educating current and future policy leaders.

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Peter Drysdale

The Crawford School: Its legacy, impact and future
Emeritus Professor Peter Drysdale reflects on the Crawford School's legacy and why its future will be defined by its engagement with Asia and the Pacific.
Crawford at 20

Crawford at 20: The name that connects generations
For many, Crawford is the name of a school. For one mother, it means more. It’s a symbol of a community shaping her journey so much that she wanted her child to carry forward.
2026 Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue

2026 Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue
The Pacific’s largest gathering of the security community, hosted by the Pacific Security College, brought together a diverse group of delegates in Fiji this week.
Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge

Crawford shines at 2026 Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge
Two Crawford teams have won first place at the 2026 Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge in New Delhi.

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Vietnam policy and economy update conference 2026
Vietnam policy and economy update conference 2026
Fri, 4 Sep 2026

Vietnam policy and economy update conference 2026

Vietnam policy and economy update 2026 marks 40 years of Doi Moi, bringing together experts to discuss Vietnam’s economic transformation and future development.
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Development Policy Centre
Fri, 4 Sep 2026

Institutional sources of cooperation, competition and conflict in developing countries: The cases of civil service administration in Afghanistan and PNG

This seminar examines how institutional design can incentivise cooperation, competition, or conflict by analysing cases of civil service administration in Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea.
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Japan Update 2026
Wed, 9 Sep 2026

Japan Update 2026

The Australia-Japan Research Centre and the ANU Japan Institute are excited to announce the Japan Update will be held online and in-person on Wednesday 9 September 2026, 9:00am–5:00pm (AEST).
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Indonesia Update
Indonesia Update
Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep 2026

Indonesia Update: Islamic diversity in Indonesia

The 2026 Indonesia Update will explore the relationship between Islam and diversity in today’s Indonesia through a wide lens aimed at a few specific themes. 
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UPNG seminar
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Fri, 2 Oct 2026

Payday lending in Papua New Guinea: Borrower's Experiences, Household Impacts and Policy Options

This seminar introduces a new study on payday lending in PNG, sharing preliminary insights into borrower experiences, household financial wellbeing, and evidence-based policy alternatives.
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