The Development Policy Centre (Devpol) is a think tank for aid and development serving Australia, the region, and the global development community. We undertake independent research and promote practical initiatives to improve the effectiveness of Australian aid, to support the development of Papua New Guinea and the Pacific island region, and to contribute to better global development policy.
We were established in September 2010 and are based at Crawford School of Public Policy in the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy.
Our centre includes a community of researchers and program staff based in Canberra and the Pacific region. Devpol is also the hub of a large network including Centre Associates, graduate students and interns.
Our publications — discussion papers, policy briefs and reports — make our research available for all.
Our events are fora for the dissemination of findings and the exchange of information and ideas.
The Devpolicy Blog is our platform for analysis, discussion and debate.
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Publications
Our publications are catalogued on the Devpolicy Blog site including daily blogs, annual letters, discussion papers, reports and submissions.
Events
The Events archive is currently under construction. Contact the team for past conference presentations.
The end of aid?
The massive cuts to foreign aid inflicted by the US and UK over the last month are game changing for foreign aid. Robin Davies talks to the Australian Financial Review provides the first predictions of the impact for total global aid.
Cameron Hill asks what the end of the US-led liberal order means for global aid in a Eureka Street article.
First round of Pacific Engagement Visas
Natasha Turia speaks to ABC News about the experience of PNG citizens who were successful in the Pacific Engagement Visa lottery but are yet to be granted visas to enter Australia.
Devpol migration survey
Alyssa Leng talks to The Canberra Times, The Guardian and Pacific Beat about the findings of a new survey which revealed misconceptions about migration.
Latest from the Podcast
Australasian AID Conference: looking forward to AAC2025
We feature 3 speakers from AAC2024 and announce ACC2025 will be held 3-5 December in Canberra.
Office locations
The Development Policy Centre is located across two cottages on The Australian National University campus in Acton.
Development Policy Centre main building
7 Liversidge Street
Australian National University
Acton ACT 2601
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Chauffeur's Cottage
Building 73A, Crawford School of Public Policy
Lennox Crossing
Australian National University
Acton ACT 2601
Australia
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Director
Professor Stephen Howes
Development Policy Centre
7 Liversidge Street
Australian National University
Acton ACT 2601
Phone: +61 2 6125 7553
Email: stephen.howes@anu.edu.au
Program Officer
Aloha Jeon
Development Policy Centre
7 Liversidge Street
Australian National University
Acton ACT 2601
Email: aloha.jeon@anu.edu.au
For Devpolicy Blog issues please contact:
Amita Monterola
Email: amita.monterola@anu.edu.au
