Organisation
Future Directions International
Acronym:
FDI
Future Directions International (FDI) was an independent, not-for-profit research institute. It was established in 2000, by Major General (Retd.) the Honourable Michael Jeffery (former Governor General of Australia), together with a small group of leading Australians, to conduct comprehensive research of important medium to long-term issues facing Australia.
FDI ceased operations in November 2021.
Report
Indonesia’s energy requirements – part two: future energy demands
The future of the Indonesian energy sector will be a priority for the Widodo Government.
Report
Indonesia’s energy requirements – part one: current energy dynamics
This paper examines Indonesia’s current energy dynamics by sector and the strategic drivers influencing the Indonesian Government’s approach to the energy industry.
Report
Australia’s water security part 3: reform and governance
For Australia to remain at the forefront of integrative water management, planning must be adaptive, relevant and remain a priority for all governments.
Report
Indonesian foreign policy and the regional impact of its maritime doctrine
Foreign policy under the Jokowi Administration is unlikely to sacrifice Indonesia’s position in ASEAN.
Report
Empowering women in agriculture: Australia and beyond
This report argues that Australia is lagging behind the rest of the developed world in empowering rural women. Summary Globally, women are not sufficiently recognised for their contributions to farming. Women play a key role in the global rural workforce, comprising nearly halfof all agricultural workers. They contribute to on-farm work as managers, paid farm...