The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) and Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) have joined efforts to convene a blue-ribbon Independent Task Force. The Task Force – a combination of CEO-level individuals from a cross-section of Australia’s leading resource sector companies and PEAK organizations - will focus on assessing the role, influence and impact of Australian resource sector companies on international development issues in the developing countries where they operate. More…
During December The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) released the latest version of the FDC Briefing Note, entitled Australia’s seasonal worker pilot scheme for Pacific Islanders—Ideas for the Next Phase. A copy of the seventh issue of the FDC Briefing Note is available from: http://www.fdc.org.au/files/Publications/FDC-Briefing-Note-Dec-08.pdf
During November The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) released the latest version of the FDC Briefing Note, entitled Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Microfinance. A copy of the sixth issue of the FDC Briefing Note is available from: http://www.fdc.org.au/files/Publications/FDC-Briefing-Note-Nov-08.pdf
The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) has been tasked by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to design a regional initiative to improve energy access for the poor. An initial concept paper will solicit feedback from existing and potential partners and projects, then FDC will assist ADB to finalise the organisational structure, and propose key activities of the initiative. More….