Registrations are still open to join our last AI x Development discussion session for the year! To register, simply send us a DM or fill out the contact form here: www.devintelligencelab.com/contact-us 🔴 When: Wednesday 15 October, 12pm AEST. 🔴 Where: Online.

Conflict risks are increasing. Addressing them before they escalate is central to Australia’s security. In our latest major policy brief, the Lab’s William Leben and Martina Zapf, outline a three-pillar integrated framework that could serve as ‘Australia’s Model’ for conflict prevention.

The latest Intel asked @mrcoxy.bsky.social "What’s the one thing Australia could do to better address local conflict risks in our region?" James’s experience in shaping global policy frameworks for fragile states informs his response this week.

The latest Intel asked Leena Rikkilä Tamang "What’s the one thing Australia could do to better address local conflict risks in our region?" Leena’s expertise across constitutional reform, democratic transitions, and political inclusion informs her response this week.

“The time has come for the Australian government to define an Australian Model for conflict prevention, encompassing and integrating deterrence, diplomacy and development.” This is what the Lab’s, William Leben and Martina Zapf, said in their latest piece for Lowy’s The Interpreter.

The latest Intel asked Tim Manton "What’s the one thing Australia could do to better address local conflict risks in our region?" Tim’s experience of over 30 years as a national security specialist informs his response this week.

Earlier this year, Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasised conflict prevention as a priority during her speech at #ASEAN, and just last week, Prime Minister Albanese reinforced the same at #UNGA.

This week, on the Intel, we asked, “What is the one thing Australia could do better to address local conflict risks in our region?” 👉 Synergy Group Australia's Tim Manton 👉 @internationalidea.bsky.social's Leena Rikkilä Tamang 👉 @peacifica.bsky.social's @mrcoxy.bsky.social

We are excited to invite you to our last AI x Development discussion session for the year! Throughout our last five sessions, we have welcomed more than 250 AI-curious development practitioners to explore horizons, share use cases, and discuss ways of working with new tools.

'Does Australia have its house in order when it comes to conflict prevention?' This is what we asked at our latest Conflict Prevention dialogue.

“…Australia’s development program is a proactive way to stop crises before they happen. The calculus that has taken hold in Europe — that development aid money can be shifted to defence — makes as much sense as taking money from preventive health for emergency rooms.”

Last year, we put together 25 years of Australian budgets across defence, development, diplomacy, intelligence and international policing for the first time to compare and analyse the story behind the numbers.

The latest Intel asked ‘Alopi Latukefu "What will it take for the region to believe Australia is serious about climate action?" Read his response here 👉 www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/16sept... Sign up to get the Intel straight to your inbox 👉 ow.ly/rYB250SavNo

Our CEO, Bridi Rice, joined Darren Lim in the latest Australia in the World episode ‘Development and strategy in the South Pacific’. It’s great to see years of Lab analysis come together in this exploration of the tensions and dynamics facing Australian development right now.

The latest Intel asked Dr. Sophie Lewis "What will it take for the region to believe Australia is serious about climate action?" Sophie’s expertise across sustainability and the environment informs her response this week. Read her response here 👉 www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/16sept...

The latest Intel asked His Excellency Anote Tong "What will it take for the region to believe Australia is serious about climate action?" Anote’s experience as the former President of Kiribati and a leading advocate on the impacts of climate change informs his response this week.

Today marks Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of independence. Earlier this year, we asked three authors from PNG and three from Australia: What do we need to think about for the future of the Australia-PNG partnership?

This week, on the Intel, we asked "What will it take for the region to believe Australia is serious about climate action?" 👉 Former President of Kiribati His Excellency Anote Tong 👉 @accr.bsky.social's Sophie Lewis 👉 The Global Centre for Social Justice and Advocacy Leadership’s ‘Alopi Latukefu

Last Thursday, the Lab and The Asia Foundation, brought together over 50+ top conflict and peace experts, practitioners, and government officials in a dialogue on conflict prevention in the region.

The latest Intel asked Pavida Pananond "In shaping the future of development, are we asking too much—or too little—from the private sector?” Pavida’s expertise in global strategic management, global value chains and geoeconomics informs her response this week.

The latest Intel asked Kristy Graham "**In shaping the future of development, are we asking too much—or too little—from the private sector?”** Kristy’s experience in bridge-building across government, private, and institutional investors informs her response this week.

In partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Lab facilitated a ‘Dialogue on Development: Australia in Southeast Asia 2025’.

The latest Intel asked John W.H. Denton AO FAIIA "In shaping the future of development, are we asking too much—or too little—from the private sector?” John’s recognised expertise in business, trade, and international diplomacy informs his response this week.

This week, the Intel asked "In shaping the future of development, are we asking too much—or too little—from the private sector?” 👉 International Chamber of Commerce’s John W.H. Denton AO FAIIA 👉 Australian Sustainable Finance Institute’s Kristy Graham 👉 Thammasat University’s Pavida Pananond

The latest Intel asked Eranda Wijewickarma "In a shifting multilateral order, what should Australia fight hardest to protect?" Read his response here 👉 www.devintelligencelab.com/the-intel Sign up to get the Intel straight to your inbox 👉 ow.ly/rYB250SavNo

There's still time to get your application in! Find out more details and how to apply here: www.devintelligencelab.com/hiring/opera...

The latest Intel asked @ljsharland.bsky.social "In a shifting multilateral order, what should Australia fight hardest to protect?" Read her response here 👉 lnkd.in/gzCqhhZK Sign up to get the Intel straight to your inbox 👉 ow.ly/rYB250SavNo

The latest Intel asked Daniel Hyslop "In a shifting multilateral order, what should Australia fight hardest to protect?" Read his response here 👉 lnkd.in/gzCqhhZK Sign up to get the Intel straight to your inbox 👉 ow.ly/rYB250SavNo

Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we recognise the critical role of humanitarian workers — and the international frameworks that enable their work. These norms are part of the broader multilateral system. It stabilises international relations, enables dialogue and collective action.

Applications for our Operations Officer role are still open! This role will report to the General Manager and work closely with all members of the Lab team. Read the full position description and how to apply here: www.devintelligencelab.com/hiring/opera...

The world has changed a lot since 2023, when Australia’s International Development Policy was written. It’s fair to ask: Can a policy written for the world in 2023 withstand the shocks of 2025 and beyond?

It was a pleasure to host UNDP Pacific Office's Resident Representative, Munkhtuya Altangerel, this week at the Lab. Together we debated: 🔴 harnessing development intelligence to help communities, leaders and donors make better decisions, 🔴 enhancing policy dialogue for development impact, and

Our AI x Development discussion sessions were back again this week! It was great to see over 70 AI-curious development minds joining us to dive into: 🔴 AI context windows—explained by Miranda Forsyth in a way that even a 5-year-old or digital averse parent could understand.

Two years on, Australia’s International Development Policy (IDP) is largely being delivered as promised. Government has produced strategies, tracked performance and is publishing its progress.

It was great to have Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in town this week to discuss America’s Pacific drawdown.

The Lab is a big supporter of the 3-Minute Aid Pitch (3MAP) competition at this year’s AAC2025! Curious to see if you have what it takes to win? Here’s everything you need to know to get started:

We’re hiring! Ever thought about joining the Lab? We are currently on the lookout for an Operations Officer to join our team in Canberra.

Two years ago, Government announced the establishment of a Civil Society Partnership Fund. Last year, it also announced initial funding. And last week, Government announced the next stage in its consultation process.

Happening this Wednesday 13 August! 🔜 Are you a development professional who is curious about AI? Or maybe our recent Intel on the impacts of AI on development piqued your interest?

Last Friday marked the two-year anniversary since the launch of Australia’s International Development Policy (IDP). Our Senior Analyst, Mira Sulistiyanto, breaks down the key findings of our latest brief ‘Two Years On: Australia's development policy in a disrupted world’ in the video below. 👇

The latest Intel asked Nick Allardice “Development cooperation needs to be reinvented. Is radical simplification the answer?” Read his response here 👉 lnkd.in/gYSAH5SX Sign up to get the Intel straight to your inbox 👉 ow.ly/rYB250SavNo

The ink is barely dry on Australia’s International Development Policy (IDP) and already the ground is shifting beneath it. Two years after its release, Australia's IDP is largely being delivered as promised, but can a policy written in 2023 withstand the shocks of 2025 and beyond?

“Development cooperation needs to be reinvented. Is radical simplification the answer?” Carmen Dos Santos Monterio’s more than 20 years’ experience across public policy and development informs her response this week. Read here 👉 shorturl.at/FGwmW Sign up to the Intel 👉 ow.ly/rYB250SavNo

We were pleased to host the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Asia’s Strategic Foresight Group at the Lab this week to discuss the major issues shaping development and geopolitics in Australia, and across the Indo-Pacific.

Registrations are still open to join our coming AI x Development discussion session on Wednesday 13 August. The Lab and Dragonfly Thinking are continuing our conversation series for the ‘AI curious’ development professionals among us. No previous knowledge or experience with AI needed!

“Development cooperation needs to be reinvented. Is radical simplification the answer?” Lisa Denney’s extensive experience and cutting-edge research informs her response this week. Read her response here 👉 shorturl.at/FGwmW Sign up to get the Intel straight to your inbox 👉 ow.ly/rYB250SavNo

We asked “Development cooperation needs to be reinvented. Is radical simplification the answer?” 👉 Centre for Human Security and Social Change’s, Lisa Denney 👉 Abt Global’s, Carmeneza Monterio 👉 GiveDirectly’s Nick Allardice Read here: shorturl.at/FGwmW Sign up to the Intel 👉 ow.ly/rYB250SavNo

Our CEO, Bridi Rice, delivered a virtual keynote address at the ACFID 'CEO Summit: Shaping the Future Together' last month. The Summit brought together more than 50 leaders across Australia to challenge conventional thinking about impact in today’s rapidly shifting aid and development landscape.

Happening tomorrow! Join our CEO, @bridirice.bsky.social and Lab Senior Analyst, William Leben, for the next #AP4D webinar ‘Prediction in an Unpredictable World’.

We are excited to once again invite you to our next AI x Development discussion on Wednesday 13 August! We have decided to continue hosting these conversations due to strong demand and great feedback from our previous three sessions.