A Mid-Term Review of the ASEAN-Australia Digital Trade Standards (DTS) Initiative, a AUD 5 million (2018-2024) program to support greater implementation of digital trade standards by ASEAN Member States (AMS) and to increase digital trade for regional prosperity and security, was conducted in early 2022 by an independent consultant.

Indonesia has one of the fastest growing digital services industries in the world. Home to over ten digital unicorns – digital companies valued at over $1 billion – and with over 100 million internet users, the digital economy is an important driver of Indonesia’s growth and development. The Katalis Market Insight series provide an overview of the digital skills landscape in Indonesia and presents way to close any existing gap by connecting Indonesian businesses with Australian Technical Vocational, Education Training providers.

The purpose of this evaluation is to examine the impact and effectiveness of the Kokoda College Flexible Open and Distance Learning Education (FODE) program in supporting pathways for people into formal, second-chance education and then onto tertiary training and careers in teaching and health work.

Equity Economics has prepared an independent evaluation report on the Kokoda Track Foundation’s (KTF) Strongim Meri Bisnis (SMB) Project. KTF’s SMB Project works with women’s groups in remote and rural communities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to establish and support women’s small-business operations.

Equity Economics has delivered new analysis of the potential for shared services to deliver value for money and strengthened development outcomes in the international development sector

The human and economic cost of Australia’s offshore detention policies 2019

New analysis by Equity Economics illustrates the impact of rising inequality on economic growth in Australia. Released nationally as part of the work of the Inclusive Prosperity Commission the analysis discusses the hidden headwind of inequality.