Here, the ISF international development research team reflects on international development policy and programming. We provide links to external publications and longer-form articles.
Why LGBTIQ+ Rights and Human Rights Rise or Fall Together: Reflections on Women Deliver 2026
The current wave of right-wing nationalism is not picking its targets at random. Sexual and reproductive health and rights, LGBTIQ+ rights, Indigenous...
International development research in partnership
Five key features of ISF’s approach that have been intensified by limited travel and face-to-face interactions.
International development research in the time of COVID
Summarising our thoughts on international research practice, prompted by the events of 2020-21.
Our role as international development researchers in decolonising research practices
The pause in international travel was a chance to find a better way of working with partners.
Risk integration
Integrating risk into our work is now more important than ever. Here’s how we’re going about it.
External publications
Houses under some hills Climate risk integration: A new era for aid and development programming
The development sector requires new ways of integrating climate risk into development programs.
Climate-resilient WASH and climate projections
Does integrating climate risk into WASH planning need to start with climate projections?
International development research impact: 10 key insights
How can international development research shape Australian aid policy and 10 ways to make impact.
International Development
Working in partnerships to end poverty and ensure sustainable development for everyone.