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PNG, Indo, Sols: Interesting insights from @LowyInstitute across two recent articles - 29th A-PNG Ministerial Forum reflections and Indonesian upcoming 2024 elections - as well as the timely book launch of 'Helpem Fren' on the Solomon Islands (today). #PapuaNewGuinea #Indonesia

Dev Proc Pipeline updates: Friday's @dfat DPP update has 3 new initiatives added to the pipeline: DFAT-377: a Kiribati education initiative (EOIs out in March-April 2023); DFAT-374: Sri Lanka Facility (EOIs out in May-June 2023); and DFAT-375: Link here: dfat.gov.au/about-us/busines…

IWD2023 From The Field: Today, 8th March is #IWD2023 with the theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” #EmbraceEquity. Did you know: Only 63% of women use the internet (69% for men) (ITU, Nov22); #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity #Asia #Pacific #Development

Dev Proc Pipeline updates: @dfat's most recent DPP update has some interesting highlights. For one, there are 8 initiatives where DFAT already has shortlisted orgs, 4 of those will be released this month and 2 will close. #2023 #Procurement #REOIs #Tenders #Bids #Designs

Events for International Women’s Day (IWD2023)? In one week, we will be marking IWD with its global 2023 theme of “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” #EmbraceEquity. Did you know: Only 63% of women use the internet (69% for men) (ITU, Nov22); #IWD2023

World NGO Day 2023: Did you know on 27th February annually, World NGO Day is celebrated in more than 89 countries and over six continents? The day honors all civil society actors who fight for human rights, respect for democratic values, and the rule of law. #WorldNGODay

Where is DevDAS working in Feb? Our four key projects this month span Indonesia, Australia, Indo-Pacific (7 countries) and the USA. In Indonesia, we're working on GEDSI and activity planning design for Prospera, the flagship @dfat Indonesian Economic program. #Designs #Pacific

World Day of Social Justice 2023: This 20th February, we reflect on how social justice is only possible when all barriers that people face based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, or disability are removed. Link here: un.org/development/desa/dspd… #SocialJusticeDay

Dev Proc Pipeline updates: DFAT's DPP has been updated yet again last week. Two upcoming initiatives have minor updates such as DFAT-370: Australia Awards Africa (now only one step)... Link here: dfat.gov.au/about-us/busines… #2023 #Procurement #REOIs #Tenders #Bids #Designs

DevDAS wishes you a Happy Valentine's Day! As we celebrate a day filled with love, we want to take this moment to express our gratitude and appreciation to all our staff, associates, consultants, and clients in the Indo-Pacific region #DevDAS #happyvalentinesday #AsiaPacific