ACFID Blog
The ACFID Blog features opinion articles on aid and development issues by ACFID staff, ACFID Members and a diverse range of other authors.
The purpose of the ACFID Blog is to engage readers in ACFID's work and to inform, engage and influence ACFID Members, the public and the government. Read more
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Spotlighting on the Code of Conduct - Announcing a new series of learning for ACFID’s members
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On the road to 2030, this year is pivotal for Australia’s implementation of the SDGs
Marc Purcell
27 Feb, 2018
ACFID’s CEO, Marc Purcell, provides a status update on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and introduces a new blog series showcasing the aid sector’s best practice in the...
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Corroding Democracy: 4 Ways the Voice of Charities Could be Stifled Under New Legislation
Gareth Beyers
25 Jan, 2018
New legislation [1], with the pretext of stopping foreign... [1] https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s1117
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Global women, peace and security index launched in Australia
Anu Mundkur
15 Dec, 2017
/Dr Anu Mundkur, //ACFID’s representative on the Australian Civil Society Coalition on Women, Peace and Security, spoke at Australia’s launch of the new global.../
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Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper: How does it stack up?
Rebecca Hamilton and Alice Ridge
23 Nov, 2017
Today, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull along with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Trade Minister Steven Ciobo launched Australia’s Foreign Affairs White Paper – the first paper...
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In introducing ACFID’s new Innovation Guide, Ross Slater asks ‘How might we… ?’
Ross Slater
31 Oct, 2017
One of my favourite tools in the new ACFID Innovation Guide [1] is a... [1] https://acfid.asn.au/learning/innovation
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Creating Transformational Organisations – My Focus at ACFID Conference, Day Two
Matthew Maury
25 Oct, 2017
TEAR Australia’s CEO, Matthew Maury, gives his picks for day two at ACFID’s conference, setting out TEAR’s focus on the factors and strategies for creating transformational...
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We are in a time where unity, partnership and collaboration is more important than ever
Sashenka Worsman
19 Oct, 2017
/Oaktree’s CEO, Sashenka Worsman, sets out why the ACFID conference is an important catalyst for cooperation and gives her picks of day one at conference./ We are...
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Transformational Change: what’s it all about?
Alice Ridge
18 Sep, 2017
Looking back at ACFID’s conference themes, you might think we are a bit obsessed with buzzwords. You know the ones: innovation; disruptive change; impact; and futures planning...
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Sustainable Development and Governing the Global Commons – the Role of Universities
Jane Fulton
02 Aug, 2017
The SDGs provide a unique opportunity to higher education institutions to play an active and meaningful role in the development of their respective countries and in contributing...