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The Aotearoa New Zealand International Development Studies Network links people and organisations involved and interested in the broad field of international development in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world…
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DevNet’s conferences have been held biennially since 1998. Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest, regular conference on international development, provides a great opportunity for people from Aotearoa, the Pacific and others to learn from each other and from international experts. Keynote speakers have…
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eSocSci is an interactive knowledge space for communicating social science research and bringing together people who have common research interests in Aotearoa New Zealand. It includes an eLibrary of working papers on topic related to a variety of topics including migration, health, education…
PROF. ANTHONY BEBBINGTON
Director of the Graduate School of Geography, Clark University, MA, USA
MICHAEL EDWARDS
Director of the Governance and Civil Society Unit at the Ford Foundation
We are so excited to share the research results of Lucie Nmara Nauka, the DevNet Pacific Development Research Awardee! 🎉
Lucie's research explores the socio-economic impacts of seasonal labour migration on Ni-Vanuatu families and communities. This topic is important, yet there's limited independent research in this area, despite the significant impacts these schemes have. We are thrilled that DevNet was able to support a Ni-Vanuatu woman in carrying out this critical research.
Lucie’s insightful study reveals both the financial benefits and the complex challenges of seasonal labour migration. Remittances are a vital source of economic stability for many Vanuatu households, but the research also highlights issues like family disintegration, financial dependency, and local labour shortages. Lucie offers recommendations to strengthen institutional frameworks to improve labour mobility outcomes for workers, their families, and Vanuatu’s economy.
Her interest in this topic stems from her own family's experiences with labour migration. Lucie’s key finding is that, while migration offers financial benefits, it often exacerbates existing challenges within families, especially for children who suffer from the absence of their parents. Lucie advocates for a balanced approach, maximizing the positive aspects while addressing the negative consequences to ensure the well-being of families and children.
Please read Lucie's Policy brief here: devnet.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lucie-Nmara-Nauka_Policy-Brief_2024-Final6.docx
💡 Application deadline extension! The application deadline for the DevNet Pacific Development Research and Write-up Grants has been extended to 15 April 2025! Head to our website: devnet.org.nz/grants-and-awards/ for application forms and more information.
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DevNet Pacific Development Grants 2024/25 Applications Extended to 15 April 2025!
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We are excited to announce that the application deadline for the DevNet Pacific Development Research and Write-up Grants has been extended to 15 April 2025!
📢 Deadline Extension: DevNet Pacific Development Research & Write-up Grants 📢
The application deadline for the DevNet Pacific Development Research and Write-up Grants has been extended to 15 April 2025!
This is a fantastic opportunity for researchers and postgraduate students based at Pacific Island universities and research institutions. Please help spread the word to those who may benefit!
🔹 Note: These grants are not available for postgraduate students and researchers studying or working at New Zealand universities.
📍 For more details, visit: devnet.org.nz/grants-and-awards/
Don't miss out—apply now and share with your networks! ✨
🎉The last 2024–25 DevNet New Zealand Postgraduate Development Field Research Awardee we would like to introduce to you is Clare Wedu Kokinai, a PhD candidate at Massey University!
Clare Wedu Kokinai’s study explores how Bougainville’s Indigenous communities perceive societal change and its impact on resilience. Using arts-based methods and the cultural metaphor The Way of the Spear, it connects ‘gutpela sindaun’ (good living) to post-conflict recovery, offering insights for Bougainville and other Pacific communities facing similar challenges.
📢 Applications for the DevNet Pacific Development Research Grants and Pacific Write-Up Grants are open until 31 March 2025 (11:59 PM NZT). Don't miss out—apply now! ➡️https://devnet.org.nz/grants-and-awards/
Congratulations Susa Clare Kokinai✨
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Powerful sister💪❤️🎊🎉proud of you🙏
Congratulations Clare Kokinai 👏 💖 ❤️
Praying for you and family. Enjoy your studies.
Congratulations Clare Kokinai 👏. Keep going
Congratulations sister 👏💯
Congratulations Clare Kokinai mom. Proud of you.♥️🔥✊
Extending my sincere gratitude to DevNetNZ for supporting postgraduate students and for awarding this Field Research Grant. Congratulations also to the 8 other awardees 2024/25 and best wishes in your study.
Congratulations one of my best mentor and lecturer Mrs Clare Kokinai sending love and greetings to you ❤️❤️❤️
I am visiting your beautiful country at the moment Clare Kokinai and I look forward to hearing more about your research!
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Congratulations susa Clare Kokinai
Congratulations Clare Kokinai!!💐❤
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⏳ Only 3 days left to apply for the Pacific Development Research and Write-Up Grants!
Please note: These grants are exclusively available to postgraduate students, early-career, and mid-career researchers at universities in the South Pacific region. 🌏
Pacific postgraduate students studying at New Zealand institutions should apply for the DevNet/MFAT New Zealand Postgraduate Student Development Field Research Awards, which open in October 2025.