Reimagining development partnerships for women’s economic security
An Indo-Pacific framework for cooperation & Maitri Publication
Published on the 28 November 2024 by Sunaina Kumar
Sunaina Kumar and IGD Director George Varughese attending the launch of the Centre for Australia India Relations
Rising global fragility has hindered development progress, disproportionately impacting women worldwide. This brief explores how India and Australia can can support inclusive growth and sustainable development, advancing women’s economic security in the region.
Maitri Fellow, Sunaina Kumar spent six months at UNSW Sydney researching Indian and Australian international development programs related to women’s economic security, with focus on the Pacific.
She proposes a new framework for cooperation built on four key actions:
1. forging new partnerships and new ways of working,
2. fast-tracking access to finance and technology,
3. prioritising gender data and evidence-based interventions, and
4. cooperating on gender-intentional climate action and resilience.
Together, these actions are supported by eight specific recommendations, designed to address current and emerging global challenges.
This research was made possible by the Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR) via a 2024 Maitri Fellowship grant. UNSW Institute for Global Development is proud to be a CAIR grant recipient.
