Economic development
Journal article
The role of NGOs in building CSR discourse around human rights in developing countries
This article outlines the limitations of the mainstream corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the potential of grassroots social movements to make TNCs accountable.
Literature review
Labour mobility in the Pacific: a systematic literature review of development impacts
This report provides a fresh understanding of the links between labour markets in Pacific counties and those in New Zealand and Australia.
Report
Timor-Leste: an uncertain future and an unsettled boundary
With billions of dollars’ worth of natural gas and oil on its doorstep, Timor-Leste needs to successfully utilise those resources and invest in sustainable economic growth if it is to continue development in the medium- to long-term future.
Conference paper
The regional economic development paradox: policy order and complex practice
Regional economic development, in its various guises, is deployed throughout much of Australia. Whilst it remains a contested activity, conventional wisdom extols the need to embrace complexity, whilst simultaneously imbuing order and control. Insights from the literature reveal that regional economic development organisations are often the primary interface between government and regional socio-economic systems –...
Conference paper
Metropolitan and regional economic development: competing and contested local government roles in Australia in the 21st Century
Economic development is a priority of all levels of government; irrespective of country, constitution or system of governance. This is particularly the case in Australia, where federal, state and local tiers of government are undertaking activities intended to support economic growth. However, roles and responsibilities are not always clear, which reflects inter-organisational, intergovernmental and intra-organisational...