Decent Work and Economic Growth

In migration contexts from economically developing countries to developed nations, it is often the men who assume the role of primary applicants, even if the women’s qualifications or experiences generate substantial income. Women frequently migrate to maintain family unity rather than to advance their own financial standing or develop careers.

UNCDF has recently completed a major survey targeting 1,500 individuals across 7 Pacific Island countries to assess levels of digital and financial literacy. The purpose of this program is to provide a “deep-dive analysis” of the data and produce a number of knowledge products to demonstrate its value across a…

In 2023, the Community of Practice (CoP) for Financial Inclusion was launched in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). This platform facilitates knowledge exchange and collaboration among policymakers across Asia-Pacific and Latin America, providing a neutral platform to discuss challenges and…

At the request of the Indonesian Presidency of the G20, the Griffith Asia Institute has collaborated with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific ( ESCAP ) to develop a compendium that will showcase policy approaches adopted by the G20 Member States to advance meaningful…

Digital transformation is an important driver of economic growth. To support the development of strategies and policy reforms that can create digital economies that are more inclusive, the Griffith Asia Institute and its partners are actively identifying, developing and promoting case studies from the Asia-Pacific region which demonstrate practical examples…

Small-scale enterprises are a critical component of the economy and provide livelihoods for many of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Leaders of the Pacific region have identified the development of small-scale enterprises as a key priority for achieving inclusive economic growth. In response, the Griffith Asia Institute and…

Griffith Asia Institute’s APEC Study Centre supports the Asian Development Bank with the implementation of the Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Forum, an APEC Policy Initiative. Now in its 14th year, this initiative is used to explore current opportunities and challenges associated with enhancing the value and reach of formal financial products…

Energy transition has the potential to improve the lives of those able to access the resultant infrastructure and services. The risk of sub-sectors of the community being excluded from energy transition benefits is very real and requires well-crafted interventions by government and the commercial sector to avoid exclusion. This Australia…

Although many organisations and governments internationally acknowledge that a diverse workforce is essential for improved decision-making, employee well-being and organisational performance and competitiveness, women with disabilities and their (potential) participation and contributions within organisations continue to be overlooked and under-researched. Examining the careers of women with disabilities through the lens…

With the accelerating pace of social and economic change the HR discipline has rapidly evolved from being transactional to transformational. HR professionals need to understand the relationships between business strategy, organisational change strategy and HRM strategy and their role in each. The primary purpose of the course is to provide…