Our approach is people-centred, grounded in supporting communities and countries to achieve their aspirations in a rapidly changing world. Through targeted research, design, and evaluation capabilities, we help partners understand the drivers of security and how global and regional shifts intersect with national and local political realities. 

Led by Dr Tess Newton Cain—whose expertise spans governance, policy, and geopolitics across the Pacific— we deliver for our clients practical insight and pathways for action.

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Dr Tess Newton Cain

Lead consultant

What our clients say

The Sustineo team was very professional and a pleasure to work with. They were very willing to adapt the project approach to changing circumstances and present data in different ways to suit the evolving needs of the client.

Selected governance, security & stability work

Solomon Islands

National Baseline Survey on Civic Knowledge and Citizenship Engagement in Solomon Islands

Client: Cardno Emerging Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd
Samoa
Australia

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistance to the Ministry of Finance, Government of Samoa

Client: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (AusAID)
Samoa currency
Papua New Guinea

Accessing justice when justice isn’t accessible

Client: JSS4D
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Indonesia
Mongolia
The Philippines
Papua New Guinea

Listening, learning, adapting: our experience evaluating the Australia Awards

Client: DFAT
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