In a thought-provoking and insightful panel discussion hosted by the Griffith Asia Institute, the launch of a new book titled Climate Politics in Oceania: Renewing Australia-Pacific Relations in a Warming World sparked a crucial conversation on the urgent need for renewed climate leadership in the Oceania region. Held on the 11th of April in collaboration […]

“Well I can say one thing for sure, we will be having Griffith Asia Institute back” commented Paul Lucas, President of Australian Institute for International Affairs (AIIA) Queensland as he opened the Q and A session at the joint event held Tuesday April 9th at Holding Redlich in Brisbane.  Like a well-oiled machine, seven presenters […]

Griffith Asia Institute have partnered with Green Finance & Development Center, Climate Smart Ventures and Pakistan-China Institute to release a policy brief proposing a mechanism for a just and low-carbon energy transition in Pakistan, leveraging the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The brief, authored by researchers Christoph Nedopil, Lawrence Ang, and Mustafa Hyde outlines how Pakistan, […]

As part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Australian Awards Fellowship, members of the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI), Associate Professors Dhara Shah, Rob Hales, and Tapan Sarker collaborated with participants from the International Research Institute of Mongolia (IRIM) to develop three policy briefs. These briefs showcase the outcomes of their project, titled […]

In 2023, the Griffith Asia Business Internship (GABI) Program once again delivered unique and transformative experiences to students, helping to shape them into globally minded business leaders. Last year marked a milestone with the largest cohort since the pandemic, comprising 35 students who embarked on six-week internships across the Asia Pacific region. The program, designed […]

Taking a deep dive into economic challenges unique to the Asia-Pacific region, Griffith Asia Institute released its flagship report.

Amidst the dynamic economic landscape of the Asia-Pacific region, a comprehensive report published by the Griffith Asia Institute has captured the attention of Nikkei Asia, a Japanese media company, shedding light on significant trends in Chinese investment. Authored by Griffith Asia Institute’s Director Professor Christoph Nedopil, the report unveils a remarkable 37% surge in Chinese […]

Amidst the escalating threat of climate change, an upcoming event promises to illuminate groundbreaking strategies to mobilize high-impact climate finance. Led by Mara Bún, a prominent figure in sustainable finance, the event will spotlight three pioneering case studies driving tangible progress in the fight against climate change. From the innovative ‘Coal-To-Clean’ Credit Program in Emerging […]

Chinese investment in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) nations has surged to its highest level since 2018, with nearly $50 billion poured into overseas projects last year, according to a joint report by the Griffith Asia Institute and Fudan University. This significant uptick in investment marks a remarkable 80% increase from the previous year and […]

The public lecture, “Where Will Taiwan’s New Team Take the Island – and the Indo Pacific?” jointly organized by the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) and the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) Queensland, proved to be a resounding success. The event featured a panel discussion with leading experts on Taiwan, held just six days after […]

Last Thursday evening marked the final public event of the year for Griffith Asia Institute as it played host to the book launch of “Chinese Statecraft in a Changing World” by Jean Dong, a renowned research fellow from the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies. Dong’s work delves into the intricate landscape of […]

The future of beef cattle trade between Australia and Vietnam was discussed at a symposium in Hanoi highlighting an industry collaboration in technical expertise.

The 2023 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Fellowship for Pacific Policymakers was held from 30 October to 17 November as part of DFAT’s prestigious Australian Awards Fellowships. Funded by the Australian Government for emerging and established leaders, the Fellowships focus on fostering networks of influence and leadership in Australia’s partner countries. The Fellowships […]

Perspectives: Asia hosted The Hon. Dr Andrew Charlton, Member of Parliament for Paramatta, to share insights on his latest book Australia’s Pivot to India. In his lecture on Thursday, November 9, Dr Charlton shared a very personal and optimistic perspective on India’s development and Australia’s relationship with India. He spoke of how Australia was not […]

Dr Zannie Langford of the Griffith Agribusiness team explores the complexities of negotiating agricultural investment in Northern Australia in her new book, Assembling Financialisation: Local Actors and the Making of Agricultural Investment. Dr Langford uses the concept of financialisation to explore the drivers and effects of agrifood restructuring in Northern Australia, while assemblage theory is […]

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 […]

Dr Zannie Langford of the Griffith Agribusiness team has collaborated with Supply Nation to produce a detailed analysis of Australia’s Indigenous businesses sector in a post-pandemic landscape. Supply Nation is the Australian leader in supplier diversity, and since 2009 has worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, along with the procurement teams from government […]

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 […]