What makes a leader? Mapping leadership in our region

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29 October 2010Does Australia understand the leaders of our region? This paper presents the results of a major empirical study of nearly 100 senior leaders in Timor-Leste and Samoa, from the President and Prime Minister down.

There is good reason to believe that leaders matter, and that they are particularly important in developing countries. This study yielded intriguing insights into the pathways leaders have taken to power, and the role Australia did (or did not) play in their lives.

The findings have important implications for future Australian policy development in the areas of scholarship, special visits and alumni programs, and the potential for fruitful collaboration between government, the private and non-government sectors in building greater understanding and stronger relationships with the leadership in our region.

 

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Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeAPO Member, Think tank
CoverageAsia and the Pacific
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/23056
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