Insight · 27 May 2016
Gender in the Security Sector #2
We look at the challenge of gender inequality in the peace and security sector, beginning with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.
Insight · 17 May 2016
Gender in the Security Sector #1
Over the next few weeks we are going to have a series of posts on women’s participation in international development, with a particular focus on the peace and security sector. This is leading up to what will be a very exciting announcement.
Research in Brief · 23 March 2016
Research in Brief #8 - Close the Gap Ten Years On
In this Research in Brief, Sustineo research officer Rosalie Willows reflects on the 10 years since the Close the Gap campaign began.
Insight · 15 February 2016
Assessing the policy impact of research
Sustineo consultant Federico Davila highlights that assessing the policy impact of research activities often equates to demonstrating value for money from research outputs.
Insight · 4 December 2015
Natural capital matters – but how do we use it to influence change?
Sustineo consultant Tom Sloan attended the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Public Seminar Series presented by Dr Neville Crossman.
Insight · 27 November 2015
Moving with the changing landscape of field data collection – benefiting from a transition to tablets
Sustineo has built a capability in the use of tablet-based data collection with Akvo FLOW, reflecting the wider shift from paper-based surveys to mobile phone and tablet based data collection tools. Our recent experience conducting a survey in the Solomon Islands for...
Research in Brief · 19 October 2015
Research in Brief #7 - The Importance of the Grassroots for Rural Development
The seventh contribution to the Research in Brief series, by Emma Pankhurst, highlights the importance of balancing top and bottom level objectives.
News · 20 August 2015
Sustineo Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) countdown
Leading up to their finalisation on September 27 2015, we will be conducting a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) countdown through posts on the Sustineo Facebook page. These posts will look at the history of the SDGs and the specific goals within them, exploring what...
News · 11 August 2015
Cultural competency and Indigenous program evaluations
On Thursday 16 July Sustineo researcher Emily Davidson attended an Australasian Evaluation Society workshop on the development and implementation of culturally competent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program evaluations.
Insight · 22 July 2015
Aid For Trade: Australia’s New Strategy and Old Challenges
Aid for Trade (AfT) is back on the agenda after the Australian government released the new 'Strategy for Australia’s Aid for Trade Investments' with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region. However, the strategy is not clear on how the challenges and risks will be addressed...
Research in Brief · 2 July 2015
Research in Brief #6 - Innovate for me NOW!
In the sixth contribution to the Research in Brief series Andrew Rowe explores the catch-all term 'innovation'.
Research in Brief · 17 June 2015
Research in Brief #5 - Barriers Face Remote Engagement Teams in Indigenous Communities
The fifth contribution to the Research in Brief series highlights the challenges facing Remote Engagement Teams in Indigenous communities.