Economic development
Evaluation
A review of the Octagon Leadership and Community Development Programme (OLCDP) of The Bible Society Of The South Pacific
The purpose of this review as given in the Terms of Reference (TOR) is to provide an analysis of the performance and achievements of the Bible Society of the South Pacific’s (BSSP) Transformational Leadership Programme, as implemented by the Octagon Group. To reflection design changes made since its inception the programme has been renamed as...
Report
Framework for the collaborative development of broadband in Australia
Developed jointly by Commonwealth, state, territory and local governments, this framework outlines the approach that all levels of government might take, as well as the roles of the respective tiers of government. It also identifies three key priority areas for collaborative action (broadband availability, take-up, and usage), and the strategies Council might employ to achieve...
Report
Australia's retirement income system: historical development and effects of recent reforms
Over the past decade, changes to Australia’s retirement income policy have been announced in almost every Federal Budget, with no signs yet that reform is coming to an end. Indeed, the Simpler Super reforms announced in the 2006 Federal Budget have been described as the largest overhaul of Australia’s superannuation system since the introduction of...
Report
Key international developments affecting Australian education and training
Education and training in Australia are increasingly operating in an internationalised environment. Overseas students are major sources of funds and enrolments, Australian institutions operate overseas and form a wide range of international partnerships, and holders of Australian qualifications work throughout the world. This paper discusses three sets of international developments and outlines their potential implications...
Report
Shift-Share Analysis: South Australian Government Regions
The aim of the analysis was to identify factors which have contributed to the change in economic structure of the Government regions of South Australia (SA) between 2001 (base-year) and 2006 (end-year). The report is a component of the broader project; 'Input-Output Tables for South Australia and its Regions, 2006/07' (EconSearch 2008a). This project will...