Events

March 2024

05
Mar
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Arndt-Corden Department of Economics | ACDE Seminar

Declining clientelism of welfare benefits? Evidence from an Indian state

Pushkar Maitra, Monash University

This seminar will present empirical results on the effects of welfare benefits on political support in India.

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12
Mar
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Arndt-Corden Department of Economics | ACDE Seminar

Does commitment savings alter seasonal poverty dynamics among the ultra-poor? Evidence from high-frequency data

Abu Shonchoy, Florida International University

This seminar shares the findings a randomized evaluation of commitment savings interventions on seasonal poverty dynamics in high-frequency data.

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16
Mar
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Arndt-Corden Department of Economics | Resources, Environment and Development Group | Other

Postgraduate Showcase by ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

Various

Come along to the Postgraduate Showcase, hosted by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. This is an excellent opportunity to discover the extensive range of postgraduate programs the College offers within the disciplines of public policy, development, economics, sustainability, national security, international affairs, diplomacy, governance and culture.

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19
Mar
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Arndt-Corden Department of Economics | ACDE Seminar

Swaying gender norms around women working: Evidence from an online intervention in Indonesia

Diana Contreras Suárez, University of Melbourne

This seminar will present evidence from Indonesia on beliefs regarding female employment.

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26
Mar
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Arndt-Corden Department of Economics | ACDE Seminar

Building public support for reducing fossil fuel subsidies: Evidence across 12 middle-income countries

Christopher Hoy, World Bank and ANU

This seminar will present survey evidence on opinions regarding fossil fuel subsidy reforms.

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27
Mar
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Indonesia Study Group

Digitising social protection systems: Insights from Indonesia

Dr Hilman Palaon, Research Fellow, Indo-Pacific Development Centre, Lowy Institute

Indonesia acknowledges the pivotal role of social protection programs in poverty alleviation, emergency response, and inclusive development. The fiscal commitment to these programs ranks among the top three in the annual government expenditures, aimed at supporting the poor and vulnerable. Persistent issues in the disbursement process have necessitated a transformative approach. To address it, Indonesia has prioritised a digital reform of its social protection system. This study delves into how Indonesia successfully implemented digital solutions to reform the disbursement of

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