Description
Topics
- The political and development context in the Pacific – Implications for design
- How change happens in a Pacific context - Theories of change
- Locally-led development - Partnering with local actors
- Monitoring and evaluation in a Pacific context
- Meeting donor requirements in Pacific designs - Risk management and sustainability
- Inclusivity in Pacific program design
- Program implementation in a Pacific context – Modalities and aid approaches
- Thinking and working politically in the Pacific – Situating donors in the Pacific context
- Case study – Gender and leadership
- Case study – Governance and elections
- Case study – Skills
- Case study - Health
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, enrollees will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify key stages and actors in program design and implementation
- Define the development contexts in the Pacific and their relevance to aid programming
- Determine the relevant drivers of the political economy in which aid programs are designed
- Critically assess different programming modalities used in Pacific development programs
- Design an original development program that is fit for purpose in a Pacific context
Indicative assessment
Problem Identification and Theory of Change critical review: 30%; Links to LO: 1, 2 and 3
Aid Design Project: 70%; Links to LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Assumed knowledge
This Micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.
Micro-credential stack information
This Micro-credential is currently not part of a stack.
Details
Course Code: DPA25
Workload: Contact hours: 24 hours, face-to-face or online (eg via Zoom). Individual study and assessment: approx. 100-120 hours.
ANU unit value: 6 units
Course Code Level: 8000
Contact: ANU Department of Pacific Affairs: dpa@anu.edu.au
This Micro-credential is taught at a graduate level. This is not an AQF qualification.
Description
Topics
- Research ethics in the Pacific: privilege, voice and standpoints
- Implementing inclusive research projects in the Pacific: partnerships, time, logistics, culture
- Inclusive research questions and topics: what is researched in the Pacific and who does it benefit?
- Research subjects: intersectionality and extending the sample from the ‘usual subjects’
- Inclusive methods for data collection and data analysis
- Sharing inclusive research: authorship, acknowledgement, community and policy impact
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, enrollees will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify key stages and actors in inclusive research design and implementation
- Explain the relationship between intersectionality and development in the Pacific, and its impact on research design
- Contrast inclusive and non-inclusive research methodologies in Pacific contexts
- Justify and support the adoption of inclusive research practices in development studies
- Design an original inclusive research project that is fit for purpose in a development context
Indicative assessment
Research project outline 20%: Links to LO: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Presentation of project outline 20%; Links to LO: 2 and 4
Inclusive research design document: 40%; Links to LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Participation in class discussion 20%; Links to LO: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Assumed knowledge
This Micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.
Micro-credential stack information
This Micro-credential is currently not part of a stack.
Details
Course Code: DPA22
Workload: Contact hours: 12 hours, face-to-face or online (eg via Zoom). Individual study and assessment: approx. 50-60 hours.
ANU unit value: 3 units
Course Code Level: 8000
Contact: ANU Department of Pacific Affairs: dpa@anu.edu.au
This Micro-credential is taught at a graduate level. This is not an AQF qualification.
Description
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, enrollees will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Develop a strategic road-map to achieving a negotiated outcome on Pacific policy
- Recognise, apply and respond to different approaches to diplomatic negotiation
- Design negotiation strategies for a variety of different diplomatic contexts, including formal, informal, bilateral and multilateral settings
Indicative assessment
Negotiation Strategy (1,500 word outline of tactics, talking points and red lines): 30%; Links to LO: 1, 2 and 3
Negotiation Report (1,500 words): 70%; Links to LO: 1, 2 and 3
Assumed knowledge
This Micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.
Micro-credential stack information
This Micro-credential is currently not part of a stack.
Details
Course Code: DPA23
Workload: Contact hours: 12 hours, face-to-face or online (eg via Zoom). Individual study and assessment: approx. 50-60 hours.
ANU unit value: 3 units
Course Code Level: 8000
Contact: ANU Department of Pacific Affairs: dpa@anu.edu.au
This Micro-credential is taught at a graduate level. This is not an AQF qualification.
Description
Topics
- The socio-political context of research in the Pacific
- Melanesian research methodology
- Talanoa
- Kaupapa Māori
- Tivaevae model from Cook Islands and other local models
- How indigenous models relate to Western research models and university systems
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, enrollees will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the socio-political context of research in the Pacific, including Pacific ways of talking, indigenous research methods and appropriate research protocols
- Critically reflect on methodological choices and practices relevant to the Pacific context
- Engage in an in-depth analysis of an indigenous research methodology
Indicative assessment
Seminar attendance and participation (10%): links to LO: 1 and 2, 3
Oral presentation on one type of indigenous research methodology (40%); links to LO: 3
Paper on Pacific research methodologies (50%); links to LO: 1 and 2
Assumed knowledge
This Micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.
Micro-credential stack information
This Micro-credential is currently not part of a stack.
Details
Course Code: DPA21
Workload: Contact hours: 12 hours, face-to-face or online (eg via Zoom). Individual study and assessment: approx. 50-60 hours.
ANU unit value: 3 units
Course Code Level: 8000
Contact: ANU Department of Pacific Affairs: dpa@anu.edu.au
This Micro-credential is taught at a graduate level. This is not an AQF qualification.
Description
Topics
- The political economy of elections in Melanesia
- Elections and (in)security
- Elections, governance and development
- Money politics and electoral competition in Melanesia
- Political parties and campaigning
- Elections, ICTs and social media
- Women and elections
- Electoral administration and electoral integrity in Melanesia
- Elections in PNG
- Elections in Solomon Islands
- Elections and external actors – interests and engagement
- Supporting elections in Melanesia – policy and programming challenges
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, enrollees will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the contextual factors that condition how elections in Melanesia work
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between elections and security, governance, development and stability
- Appreciation of the challenges faced by key political and social actors such as women and civil society in participating in elections in Melanesia
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the policy challenges involved in administering elections in Melanesia.
- Appreciation of the distinctiveness of Melanesian elections in a comparative context
Indicative assessment
Risk assessment and stakeholder analysis: 30%; Links to LO: 1, 2, 4 and 5
Election support design project: 70% Links to LO: 1, 2 and 3
Assumed knowledge
This Micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.
Micro-credential stack information
This Micro-credential is currently not part of a stack.
Details
Course Code: DPA24
Workload: Contact hours: 24 hours, face-to-face or online (eg via Zoom). Individual study and assessment: approx. 100-120 hours.
ANU unit value: 6 units
Course Code Level: 8000
Contact: ANU Department of Pacific Affairs: dpa@anu.edu.au
This Micro-credential is taught at a graduate level. This is not an AQF qualification.
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