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AP4D Dialogues
The next two topics have been confirmed for stage II of AP4D's Shaping a Shared Future program, funded by the Australian Civil-Military Centre, with interactive dialogues to be held in October.
A dialogue: 'Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing' will look at how Australia and regional partners can work together on an integrated approach to deter, combat and prevent IUU Fishing, including remarks from Director-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency Dr. Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen. Wednesday 19 October, 2:30-4:00pm (AEDT). Register via Zoom.
A dialogue: 'Shaping a shared future with Timor-Leste' will seek expert input on what Australia's priority areas of focus should be in engaging with Timor-Leste and explore the benefits of forging a joint '3D' agenda. Friday 28 October, 1:00-2:30pm (AEDT). Register via Zoom.
Our people
The AP4D Advisory Group is co-chaired by Marc Purcell and Michael Wesley.
Recent commentary by Advisory Group members include:
Marc Purcell on the case for Australian aid.
Joanne Wallis on Australia's Pacific policy.
Bridi Rice on violence, corruption and fraud in Papua New Guinea.
Allan Gyngell on nuclear escalation.
Richard Moore on development engagement with China.
Our program
On 30 September, AP4D hosted a dialogue to invite input on how all the tools of statecraft could be used together in practice. Rich discussions with almost 40 development, diplomacy and defence experts laid the foundation for an AP4D options paper, to be published in early 2023. If you'd like to be involved in the next steps of the process, get in touch with Program Lead Hugh Piper at hpiper@asiapacific4d.com.
The first topic for AP4D's Office of the Pacific-funded program has been confirmed and will look at Australia's role in advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda in the Pacific. If you're interested in becoming involved please contact Program Lead Heather Wrathall at hwrathall@asiapacific4d.com.
In the news
AP4D has been featured in:
ABC News Channel
SBS Arabic
Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation Research Series
Australian Foreign Affairs (out on 17 October)
AP4D staff have spoken at:
