Researchers launch new “Defence Diplomacy in the Pacific” Tracker

Tess Newton Cain at the launch of the Defence Diplomacy tracker in Washington DC.
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Griffith Asia Institute, in partnership with Massey University, launched a “Defence Diplomacy in the Pacific” tracker in Washington DC last week as a part of a larger research project entitled “Rules of Engagement: Defence Diplomacy in the Pacific islands region”. “We are developing this tracker to test our hypothesis that the use of defence diplomacy […]

New research program launched to support digital innovation among small-scale entrepreneurs in the Pacific region

Stall holder at Honiara Central Markets. Solomon Islands.
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In partnership with the Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC), the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), and ACCESS Advisory Services, the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) is proud to announce a new research program to explore and test opportunities to enhance the support ecosystem for digital innovation and entrepreneurship in the Pacific region. Recognising the important role […]

The Art of Networking for Success: Mentor Rob McIlwraith and Mentee Mercy Atukunda’s Inspiring Story

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Earlier this month, I caught up with Masters in Civil Engineering student Mercy Atukunda and her mentor, Rob Mcilwraith, Director at Axter Australia Pty Ltd., to learn about their mentoring partnership and some recent exciting developments in Mercy’s career. Mercy is no stranger to the power of mentoring, having participated in mentoring programs back in […]