How did the exodus of Australian development workers during COVID-19 impact projects in the Pacific? And what lessons can be drawn for future development assistance?
Centre Research Fellow Dr. Aidan Craney and partnership broker and former Centre Program Manager Yeshe Smith recently discussed their research into the impact of racism, colonialism and whiteness on development with Bridi Rice, the Director of the Development Intelligence Lab. They highlight how embracing local leadership and confronting entrenched biases can improve outcomes for all involved.
You can listen to their thought-provoking discussion via The Readout, a fortnightly podcast produced by the Lab.
You can read Aidan Craney and Yeshe Smith’s paper, ‘Racism, Colonialism, and Whiteness in Development: Insights from Pacific Professionals Following Repatriation of White Staff during COVID-19’ here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01436597.2024.2356608
