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23.01.2022 What does the Partnerships for Recovery Policy mean for the Indo-Pacific? On our latest episode, Rachel speaks to Elizabeth Peak, who currently serves as the Co-Head of the COVID Development Response and Recovery Taskforce and First Assistant Secretary of the Human Development and Governance Division at the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Prior to this she was Minister-Counsellor (Economic) at Australias at the Department of Foreign Affa...irs and Trade embassy in Beijing, China. She has previously held the role of Assistant Secretary South-East Asia Services and Investment Branch.This interview is an exciting and rare opportunity to unpack the new policy with a senior representative of DFAT. This interview is an exciting and rare opportunity to unpack the new policy with a senior representative of DFAT. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

22.01.2022 How do you dedicate a life to aid and development? On todays episode, Rachel speaks with Graham and Glenyys Romanes. Through their long careers, and through their lives, both separately and as a couple, Graham and Glenyys have been trailblazers in a range of areas from gender equity, to disaster response, to Indigenous programming. In the 70s, Graham became famous for being a stay-at-home Dad, a rare species even today, but practically unheard of then. In the 80s, the ...couple took the equally radical step of job sharing the role of Victorian State Secretary of Oxfam Australia. In the early 80s, Graham led Oxfams response to the famine in the Horn of Africa, a pivotal event for Australias development NGOs. Glenyys focus was on the Pacific and Indigenous Australians. Oxfam was the first Australian development NGO to program domestically, and Glenyys oversaw the transition of their Indigenous programs into Indigenous hands. And if youve worked in the Pacific you will have heard of one One Small Bag, the ni-Vanuatu theatre group. It received its first funding from Oxfam Australia under Glenyyss management. In this interview, Graham and Glenyys reflect on some of their achievements, and the lessons that they have learnt. Theirs is an inspirational and instructive story, that we should both celebrate and learn from, not only in our work, but in terms of our lives and aspirations. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

22.01.2022 How do you address gender-based violence in the Pacific? Today on the show Rachel speaks to Ofa Guttenbeil-Lilkiliki and Konnie Yoifa. Ofa is a womens rights activist and filmmaker from Tonga, and Konnie is the Port Moresby Director of Femili PNG*. Ofa and Rachel talk about the Women and Childrens Crisis Centre in Tonga, and their work to support women who have experienced violence, whilst simultaneously advocating for policy reform at a national level. Konnie and Rachel... discuss the extent of gender-based violence in PNG, particularly in light of recent news events relating to Debbie Kaore. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud *A photo of Konnie was not available, so we have included photos from Femili PNG.

22.01.2022 How are the most vulnerable in PNG coping with COVID-19? In our latest episode, two experts from Port Moresby give us an insight into the state of PNG right now - Michael Kabuni, Research Fellow in Politics at UPNG discusses the prevalence of police brutality outside of COVID-19, and the role of policing in containing the pandemic, as well as the impacts of Covid-19 on crime rates, including in the settlements, which are being hit the hardest. Maho Leveil, Economics Lectu...rer at UPNG zooms in on the economic impacts of COVID-19 on informal sector workers, as well as the income guarantees made by the Government of PNG. They discuss the popularity of the Marape Government and the likelihood theyll get through 2020 without a Vote of No Confidence. Maho raises some interesting points about the lack of investment in health infrastructure in PNG and the drivers of this. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

21.01.2022 Have we outgrown aid? On our latest episode, Rachel speaks with Jonathan Glennie, the Director of the Ipsos Sustainable Development Centre. They discuss the measurement of inequality versus poverty, why development is a concern for all countries at all times, and why aid is permanent, not temporary - meaning we shouldnt be concerned with exit strategies. They also touch on why all countries can contribute to aid, and be both donors and recipients. Lastly, they unpack why we ...need more accountability in governance of aid, and why private and public money are not the same, though both could be classed as investments. Jonathan is provocative and contentious in his arguments, and this conversation will certainly provoke deeper reflections on how we do aid. A lot of the issues he raises have only become more not less relevant with the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

21.01.2022 Is COVID-19 worsened by internet blackouts in Bangladesh and Myanmar? On our latest episode, Rachel speaks with Diana Fernandez and Faisal Bin Seraj. Diana is the Deputy Country Representative for The Asia Foundation in Myanmar and Faisal is the Asia Foundations Country Representative in Bangladesh. Myanmar and Bangladesh, like all countries, have been hit by COVID-19. At this stage, the economic impacts are outweighing the health impacts, despite both countries having... fragile health systems. Tune in to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

21.01.2022 Part 1: Never have we been called to listen - and to really listen - as much as we are now. The world is on the cusp of some major power shifts, and we see it playing out in our development sector is big ways. Last week’s Oceania Connect Conference epitomised that shift. The event brought together people from across the region, to discuss the way privilege and power shape our work, and what we can do to change that. I was honoured to present this panel to the conference, joi...ned by four incredible communicators from the Pacific. We talked about some deep topics - and I wouldn’t attempt to do them justice in a caption on social media. Here is a short highlights reel from the panel. I hope you can pick up some of the key learnings. For me, it was that an abundance of Pacific owned and led platforms for communication and storytelling already exist, and we should be seeking them out and listening to them. It’s so easy to think that just because we can’t easily find content, it doesn’t exist. In reality, diverse voices are speaking and advocating for themselves constantly, just not on the platforms that are most convenient for us. So we must seek out those platforms, and learn from them. Sharing Pacific stories, told by Pacific people, is one of the reasons we exist at Good Will Media. - Rachel Mason Nunn, CEO of Good Will Media and host of the Good Will Hunters podcast. See more

21.01.2022 Have we outgrown aid? On todays episode, Rachel speaks with Jonathan Glennie, the Director of the Ipsos Sustainable Development Centre. They discuss the measurement of inequality versus poverty, why development is a concern for all countries at all times, and why aid is permanent, not temporary - meaning we shouldnt be concerned with exit strategies. They also touch on why all countries can contribute to aid, and be both donors and recipients. Lastly, they unpack why we nee...d more accountability in governance of aid, and why private and public money are not the same, though both could be classed as investments. Jonathan is provocative and contentious in his arguments, and this conversation will certainly provoke deeper reflections on how we do aid. A lot of the issues he raises have only become more not less relevant with the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

20.01.2022 Should the Pacific join the Trans-Pacific Travel Bubble? On todays episode we have Richard Curtain and Elizabeth Naru Pechan. Richard is a Research Fellow with the Development Policy Centre, with a focus on Pacific Labour Mobility. Liz is the Founder and Co-Owner of the multi-award winning resort The Havannah Vanuatu. Within four days of Australia closing its borders to international travel, Lizs resort has zero income. Over the last two months, shes been contributing... to Vanuatus response to both COVID-19 and Cyclone Harold by devising a tourism sector recovery plan. Richard and Rachel discuss the Trans-Pacific Travel Bubble, including whether the benefits outweigh the risks for Pacific Island countries. They also discuss whether the Pacific is too dependent on tourism, along with how best to approach labour migration during the COVID-19 recovery period. Liz and Rachel talk about what the reality has been for tourism sector workers in Vanuatu, and whether any support is being provided to workers who have had their contracts terminated. This episode analyses the road-ahead for tourism in the Pacific, and whether a travel bubble is the best way forward. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

19.01.2022 How can NGOs innovate and transform? Today on the Good Will Hunters show, Rachel speaks to Paul Ronalds, Group CEO of Save the Children Australia, about how NGOs can transform and innovate to meet the growing challenges they face. Tune in via the links below: ... Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud See more

19.01.2022 Weve just moved into our new office in Customs House, right in the heart of Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia. Its such an exciting time, to watch Good Will Media grow into a thriving communications agency. As we unpacked boxes and set up desks, I made sure I took a moment to reflect on how far weve come. Growing up, I loved to talk. Public speaking contests were my jam. That evolved into a love of debating, and eventually a passion for writing. Ive realised that the w...ay we talk about big, complex issues often dictates the way we respond to them. It excites me that I get to run a communications agency dedicated to the international development sector, with the sole purpose of supporting the sector and its stakeholders to thrive. We get asked to do the coolest work - I regularly have to remind myself this is a job. This role is not without its challenges - as a young female CEO I have constant imposter syndrome. Im determined to support the next generation of women to be confident, self-assured and assertive. I dont think of myself as a role model but I do try to make myself available for career conversations as often as I can. I spend a lot of time checking in with myself and the team and making sure were all happy and healthy. Im still developing my values as a leader, but I know that the wellbeing of my people, our clients and the communities we serve will always be my number one priority. - Rachel Mason Nunn, CEO of Good Will Hunters Podcast, and Good Will Media and Communications. Watch this space for the launch of our new venture, led by Rachel, Good Will Media and Communications!

19.01.2022 Why is sorcery related violence occurring in PNG? Today on the show, Rachel speaks to Fiona Hukula, Miranda Forsyth, and Philip Gibbs. They are all on the front line of the battle against sorcery accusation related violence (SARV) in Papua New Guinea. Dr Fiona Hukula is a Senior Research Fellow at the Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNG NRI). Fiona represents the PNG NRI on high level national committees such as the Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee an...d the National Action Plan against Sorcery Accusation and Related Violence. Dr Miranda Forsyth is an Associate Professor in the Asia & the Pacific at ANU. Miranda is a chief investigator in a major four year project investigating how best to overcome sorcery accusations and related violence in PNG. Lastly, Dr Philip Gibbs is a Divine Word Missionary priest serving in Papua New Guinea since 1973. Currently, he is Vice-President Research and Higher Degrees at Divine Word University, Madang, Papua New Guinea. He is well known for his research and advocacy against sorcery related violence in PNG. In the episode, we unpack the extent of SARV in PNG and the factors that are causing a spike of SARV-related incidents. We then delve into their extensive research on SARV, which will inform the upcoming PNG Sorcery National Action Plan. The topic of sorcery is a contentious one in PNG. As this episode demonstrates, sorcery related violence is not limited to those with low education levels or only those in remote areas. Instead, it is a problem which endures for people of all ages, genders, locations and education levels in PNG, and one which may be worsened with the spike in COVID-19 cases. This is an important and at times heavy conversation, and one which will resonate for many of us who have lived or worked in Papua New Guinea. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

18.01.2022 Good Will Media exists to advance the fight to end all forms of poverty, globally. We create content that inspires, empowers and drives action, for organisations that share our passion for a more just world. Our work is focused on reaching new audiences, and building new coalitions in support of a strong Australian Aid program. Whilst were passionate about ending all forms of poverty, globally, our home will always be the Pacific. We care about evidence, hard facts and scien...ce. Youll never see us tell a story we dont fully believe in. You can trust us to be honest, accurate and guided by all that is right and good. Head to our website to find out more about Good Will Media: https://www.goodwillmedia.com.au/

18.01.2022 Reflections on an Extraordinary Life in Papua New Guinea Today on the show Rachel speaks to the Honourable Dame Carol Kidu. Dame Carol Kidu was a Member of Parliament in PNG from 1997 to 2012, including a stint as Minister for Community Development. Carol has lived a remarkable life. ... At age 19, Carol moved to Papua New Guinea and married Sir Buri Kidu, the man who would become the countrys first Indigenous Chief Justice. Carol and Buri brought up their children in Buris village in Port Moresby, where Carol faced a multitude of challenges integrating into traditional village life, but says her unwavering love for Buri and their children, and a very supportive mother in law, got her through. Following Buris untimely death, Carol entered politics, where she remained from 1997 to 2012. For much of this time, Carol was the only female member of Parliament. She was the driving force behind a number of important legislative reforms including the repeal of the colonial Child Welfare Act, changes to the Criminal Code on rape and sexual assault, and new legislation on child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children. In this episode, they discuss the challenges that Papua New Guinean women face in entering politics, and the efforts Carol and others are going to to make sure a woman is elected in the next election. Carol shares many stories of her extraordinary life in Papua New Guinea, all the way up to the work she continues to do today. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

17.01.2022 Will COVID-19 make us more empathetic? On todays show, Rachel speaks with Leonard Blazeby. Leonard is the outgoing Head of Mission for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Australia. At the end of the interview, youll hear about the very big and exciting role that Leonard is taking on next. Since joining the ICRC in 2000, Leonard has held a variety of positions across Africa, Europe and the Pacific. He worked for eight years in Africa, serving as Deputy He...ad of Delegation in Southern Africa, legal adviser in Zimbabwe and communications coordinator in the Horn of Africa. He then served in the ICRCs Geneva headquarters for more than four years. He has been the Australian Head of Mission since 2012. In the episode, Leonard and Rachel discuss Leonards distinguished career working with the ICRC in vulnerable communities around the world, the challenges that hes faced in his work, and how the international humanitarian sector has evolved, or in Leonards words, professionalised. We discuss the threat multiplier affect of COVID-19 and the impact its having is on already conflict-affected communities. On a lighter note, we also discuss some of the innovative partnerships the ICRC has entered into, including with the video game Fortnite. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

17.01.2022 The Free Kylie Campaign Where to from here? Today on the Good Will Hunters show, we’re talking about Kylie Moore-Gilbert. Kylie is an Australian academic currently imprisoned in Iran. In this episode, Rachel speaks to two of Kylie’s friends and colleagues, Dara and Marika, about Kylie. They discuss her arrest, her transfer to Quarchuck prison after two years of solitary confinement, and the quiet diplomacy versus the more public diplomacy that their campaign to Free Kylie h...as grappled with. We hope you find this discussion insightful. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

17.01.2022 Is COVID-19 worsened by internet blackouts in Bangladesh and Myanmar? Today on the show we have Diana Fernandez and Faisal Bin Seraj. Diana is the Deputy Country Representative for The Asia Foundation in Myanmar and Faisal is the Asia Foundations Country Representative in Bangladesh. Myanmar and Bangladesh, like all countries, have been hit by COVID-19. At this stage, the economic impacts are outweighing the health impacts, despite both countries having fragile healt...h systems. Diana and Rachel discuss Myanmars dependence on China and its impact on the COVID-19 response, why Myanmars healthcare system is ranked as one of the worst in the world, and why the Ministry of Health recognises that it cannot cope with a COVID-19 outbreak. They delve into the internet blackout occurring in Myanmar, how it has made the coordination of aid difficult and the broader concerns about the freedom of the media and the spread of critical information. Faisal and Rachel talk about the growth-rate of COVID-19 in Bangladesh and how the large refugee camp in Coxs Bazar has managed to emerge with no confirmed cases (since the time of recording, however, two Rohingya refugees have tested positive for COVID-19 in Coxs Bazar). They also discuss the low-cost test kits that have been distributed in Bangladesh, the restrictions on internet access and media freedoms, and the stimulus package announced by the Bangladesh government and whether it is enough to protect precious informal sector workers and the garment manufacturing sector, who have been hit hard by international brands cancelling their orders. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

15.01.2022 How can PNG create a better healthcare system? Todays episode is the first in a two-part series on the World Bank Group, where we speak to the experts leading the World Bank Pacifics work in the region. In this episode, Rachel speaks to Dr. Edith Kariko, the Senior Health Specialist with the World Bank in Port Moresby. Edith is a medical doctor with extensive experience working in health in Papua New Guinea, particularly in remote areas. Edith works closely with PNGs Natio...nal Department of Health and other central line agencies to support the implementation of health policies that aim to improve and strengthen health service delivery in PNG. Dr Kariko is heavily involved in delivering support to the Government of PNG as part of the World Banks US$20 million emergency package for PNGs COVID-19 response. In the episode, Edith talks about the state of PNGs healthcare system, and including how years of neglect have culminated into a broken healthcare system in dire need of repair, and the work Edith and her counterparts are doing to fix it. They discuss access to contraception, specifically Ediths work promoting male contraceptive methods in PNG, including the difference between the attitudes of highland and coastal communities on the subject. Lastly, they also discuss COVID-19 and the support the World Bank is providing to the Government at this time. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

15.01.2022 Does democracy work in PNG? Today, Rachel speaks with Martha Macintyre. Martha is an anthropologist who has undertaken research in Papua New Guinea for over 30 years and has a combined anthropological and historical scholarship with practical and policy concerns as an advisor and consultant to the Papua New Guinea government and several multinational corporations. She has a particular interest in questions about changes in womens power, health and well being in the conte...xt of rapid social change and has written extensively on gender, human rights and violence against women. In this episode, Martha and Rachel discuss why healthcare in PNG continues to be inadequate. We also discuss the contribution of anthropology to the international development sector, along with Marthas hopes and fears for the future of PNG. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

12.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that we have expanded from Australias leading podcast on aid and development, into a fully operating agency - Good Will Media and Communications! Along with all of our recent episodes on Good Will Hunters, you can also expect to hear about our work, services, team, what drives us to do the incredible work that we are fortunate to do, and so much more! Heres a sneak peek of our newly launched website, which wed love for you to see! https://www.goodwillmedia.com.au/

12.01.2022 Is a feminist foreign policy better for development? Today on the show, Rachel speaks to Joanna Lindner Pradela. Joanna is the Director of Knowledge Translation at the International Womens Development Agency - IWDA, overseeing research, policy, advocacy and movement strengthening work as well as IWDAs flagship program to redefine how poverty is measured, Equality Insights. The IWDA is the leading Australian NGO focused on womens rights and gender equality in Asia Pacific. ...Joanna and Rachel discuss feminist foreign policy, why it has yet to be implemented in Australia, and what an Australian feminist foreign policy might look like. Also, they discuss the IWDAs Individual Deprivation Measure, as an innovative gender-sensitive poverty measure. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

11.01.2022 What does a digital revolution mean for development? Todays episode is the second in a two-part series on the World Bank Group, where we speak to the experts leading the Banks work in the region. In this episode Rachel speaks to Shivnesh Prasad, Digital Development Specialist with the World Bank Pacific in Fiji.... Shivnesh has over 15 years of experience in the public sector in Fiji, including as the Director of Communications at the Fijian Ministry of Communications, as well as Chairman of the Telecommunications Authority of Fiji. He has overseen various important initiatives for Government, including the rollout of 4G and now 5G, the installation of submarine cables and more. So, why is digital development so important to Fiji? Is a true digital revolution occurring? And how will technology change the way Fijians live and work? Rachel and Shivnesh discuss all this, and the implications for development, in this episode. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

10.01.2022 What does the Partnerships for Recovery Policy mean for the Indo-Pacific? Today on the show Rachel speaks to Elizabeth Peak, who currently serves as the Co-Head of the COVID Development Response and Recovery Taskforce, at the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade(DFAT). This interview is an exciting and rare opportunity to unpack the new policy with a senior representative of DFAT. During the episode, Elizabeth and Rachel examine how aid funding will ...be repurposed and allocated to assist the Indo-Pacifics response and recovery to the COVID-19 pandemic, including where the 280m allocated to the response will be spent, and what programs have been cancelled or paused to make these funds available. They also discuss whether bilateral aid to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, among others, will continue, in light of the decision to only make targeted investments outside of South East Asia. Rachel asks Elizabeth whether the Department and the Government regret cutting funds to health programs by over 30% in recent years, and why no additional funds have been allocated to the COVID-19 response, given that 1bn of additional funding was allocated to the region following the Indonesian tsunami. Finally, Elizabeth and Rachel talk about labour mobility and tourism, including whether the Government is doing enough to promote the Pacific Travel Bubble. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

10.01.2022 Does better journalism mean better development? Today on the Good Will Hunters show, Rachel is speaking with Prue Clarke. Prue Clarke is an award-winning journalist, professor and media development specialist. Since 2004 Prue’s reporting has focused on sub-Saharan Africa where she has uncovered corruption in the mining industry and child trafficking war in Ghana. Prue is the co-founder of New Narratives, an organisation supporting investigative journalism and independent medi...a houses across Africa by investing in journalists through a multi-year on-the-job mentorship program with senior editors and journalists working for reputable media outlets around the world. In this episode, Rachel and Prue discuss the intersection of media and development, and how supporting free and open journalism is in the interests of vulnerable communities. Tune in via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

10.01.2022 Insider Perspectives on Chinese Aid On our latest episode, Rachel speaks with two experts on Chinese aid, Ji Hongbo from The Asia Foundation and Denghua Zhang from the Department of Pacific Affairs at the ANU. Chinas aid has been on the rise for years, not only in the Pacific but around the world. And with China-US rivalry taken to a new level as a result of COVID-19, Chinas aid is set to become more important and more controversial than ever. We often hear from experts ...on China about Chinese aid, but rarely from Chinese experts themselves. Yet given Chinas complexity, not to mention the language barriers, hearing from those who understand the country and its systems is obviously critical. In this episode, youll hear some real insider perspectives on Chinese aid. Its a rare opportunity, and we hope it promotes the sort of understanding were going to need as a globe if we are to successfully navigate Chinas rise to superpower status. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

09.01.2022 Does anyone read evaluation reports? Today on the show Rachel is speaking to academic and author Dr Gordon Peake. Gordon works at the School of Regulation and Global Governance at ANU, on governance and conflict in the Asia-Pacific region. He is an expert on and has lived in Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea. Gordon is also a popular author, and his book Beloved Land: Stories, Struggles & Secrets from Timor-Leste was winner of the 2014 ACT Book of the Year & Peoples Choice Aw...ards. In the episode, Gordon reflects on his experiences living and working abroad. He discusses the challenges Timor-Leste has had following independence, the role aid, and lessons for Bougainville. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

08.01.2022 We are proud to have made our very first donation of $2,000 to our charity partner KTF as they respond to the threat of COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea. The purpose of KTF is to work with people and communities to improve the lives and futures of Papua New Guineans. They do this by assisting remote and rural communities with access to elementary and primary education; improving access to quality and accessible healthcare; improving livelihoods and access to sustainable income-generation opportunities, especially for women; and by fostering the next generation of leaders. You can find out more, or donate, by visiting the #KTF4PNG site here: https://ktf4pnghealthycommunities.gofundraise.com.au/

07.01.2022 How are the most vulnerable in PNG coping with COVID-19? Today were bringing you two experts from Port Moresby, to give a snapshot of the state of PNG at this unprecedented time. First, Rachel speaks with Michael Kabuni, Research Fellow in Politics at UPNG and contributor to the Devpolicy blog. They discuss the prevalence of police brutality outside of COVID-19, and the role of policing in containing the pandemic, as well as the impacts of Covid-19 on crime rates, includi...ng in the settlements, which are being hit the hardest. Rachel also speaks with Maho Leveil, Economics Lecturer at UPNG, looking more closely at the economic impacts of COVID-19 on informal sector workers, as well as the income guarantees made by the Government of PNG. They discuss the popularity of the Marape Government and the likelihood theyll get through 2020 without a Vote of No Confidence. Maho raises some interesting points about the lack of investment in health infrastructure in PNG and the drivers of this. Both Michael and Maho are young academics at the University of Papua New Guinea, PNGs leading university, that was established only ten years before the countrys independence in 1975. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

07.01.2022 What will Cyclone Harold, COVID-19 and a new Prime Minister mean for Vanuatu? Tune into our latest episode as Rachel speaks with Odo Tevi and Dan McGarry. Odo is Vanuatus Representative to the United Nations based in New York and Dan is an independent journalist living in Vanuatu since 2003. In this episode, Odo and Rachel discuss Vanuatus newly announced stimulus package and whether it will be enough, particulary for those who Odo says are invisible in the economy. Th...ey also talk about a potential international bail-out, and the role of the multilateral system, as well as bilateral donors such as Australia and China. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

07.01.2022 Insider Perspectives on Chinese Aid On todays episode, the focus is on Chinese Aid with our guests Ji Hongbo and Denghua Zhang. Chinas aid has been on the rise for years, not only in the Pacific but around the world. And with China-US rivalry taken to a new level as a result of COVID-19, Chinas aid is set to become more important and more controversial than ever. We often hear from experts on China about Chinese aid, but rarely from Chinese experts themselves. Yet given... Chinas complexity, not to mention the language barriers, hearing from those who understand the country and its systems is obviously critical. Today Rachel speaks with two experts who have both worked in the past for Chinas Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ji Hongbo is The Asia Foundations Country Representative in China, in Canberra for the year at the ANU, but normally based in Beijing. Denghua Zhang is a Research Fellow in the Department of Pacific Affairs at the ANU. He completed his PhD on Chinese Foreign Aid and Trilateral Aid Cooperation in 2017, and recently released a book with ANU Press titled A Cautious Approach: Chinas Growing Trilateral Aid Cooperation. Hongbo and Rachel discuss Chinas approach to international aid and development, including their focus on bilateral engagement over trilateral or multilateral engagement. They also discuss the rise of NGOs in China, what traditional donors can learn from China and vice versa, and how Chinese aid is responding to COVID-19. Denghua and Rachel discuss Chinas approach to the Pacific and why China is so interested in the Pacific, they also address claims of debt-trap diplomacy and deepening military and security ties, and whether China can realistically collaborate with Australia on aid delivery on an ongoing basis. In this episode, youll hear some real insider perspectives on Chinese aid. Its a rare opportunity, and we hope it promotes the sort of understanding were going to need as a globe if we are to successfully navigate Chinas rise to superpower status. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

07.01.2022 Papua New Guinea drops from 38 to 46, Tonga 45 to 50, and Fiji remains at 52 in global media rankings. As a media agency we take this decline in media freedom seriously and will continue to support and promote free and open media across the region.

06.01.2022 What does the future of aid to the Pacific look like? Today on the show Rachel speaks to Jonathan Pryke and Roland Rajah from The Lowy Institute, an independent, nonpartisan international policy think tank located in Sydney, Australia. Jonathan, Roland, and Rachel start by delving into the Pacific Aid Map, a major initiative by the Lowy Institute that charts aid flows across the Pacific region. They move on to Chinas and Australias evolving aid engagement within the ...Pacific region, particularly in relation to supporting the Pacifics economic stability and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lastly, they discuss the new Partnerships for Recovery Strategy. Jonathan is the Director of the Lowy Institutes Pacific Islands Program, a program that investigates the contemporary challenges facing the Pacific Islands region in areas including sustainable economic development, governance and leadership, and poverty alleviation. Roland is the Lead Economist and Director of the Lowy Institutes International Economics Program, a program that aims to explain developments in the international economy and influence policy by undertaking independent analytical research. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

05.01.2022 What does the future of aid to the Pacific look like? On our latest episode, Rachel speaks to Jonathan Pryke and Roland Rajah from The Lowy Institute an independent, nonpartisan international policy think tank located in Sydney, Australia. ... Jonathan, Roland, and Rachel start by delving into the Pacific Aid Map, a major initiative by the Lowy Institute that charts aid flows across the Pacific region. They move on to Chinas and Australias evolving aid engagement within the Pacific region, particularly in relation to supporting the Pacifics economic stability and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lastly, they discuss the new Partnerships for Recovery Strategy. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

05.01.2022 Partnerships for Recovery: Australias COVID-19 Development Response has just been released. We will bring you more coverage and analysis next week. https://www.dfat.gov.au//partnerships-for-recovery-austral

04.01.2022 We are thrilled to bring you our 100th episode on the Good Will Hunters podcast, hosted by our CEO, Rachel Mason Nunn! Congratulations to our entire team, and a huge thanks to each guest and supporter that has joined us on the journey to this wonderful milestone. If you’re a regular listener or have just tuned in recently, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the show via a comment or direct message. Moving forward, the future is looking bright for Good Will Hunters as we explo...re what’s next for the show. For now, and after a big budget week and lots of aid commentary, we bring you this episode with Allan Behm: how do aid, security and foreign policy relate? Allan Behm is head of the international and security affairs program at The Australia Institute. In this episode, we discuss why aid is a human security issue and the relationship between aid and foreign affairs. Allan is a brilliant thinker, writer and speaker, and we thoroughly enjoyed learning from him in this interview. We hope you enjoy the episode and from all of us at Good Will Media, we’d like to thank you all for your continued support of Good Will Hunters. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

03.01.2022 How is COVID-19 impacting the Seasonal Worker Programme? Today Rachel speaks to Jemma Mackinnon and Kerry McCarthy about their experience of the Seasonal Worker Programme as farm owners and managers. Jemma is the Human Resources and Seasonal Worker Programme Manager for Mountford Berries in Langford Tasmania. The farm employs approximately 60 seasonal workers from Timor-Leste and Tonga. Kerry is the Co-owner of GraceKate Farms which is located on the Darling Downs in Queensla...nd. The farm has employed workers from Solomon Islands through the Seasonal Worker Programme since 2012. The Seasonal Worker Programme is a scheme that allows Pacific Islanders and Timor-Leste citizens to come to Australia to pick fruit. Its incredibly popular in the Pacific and has been growing, rapidly reaching above 10,000 workers last year. Jemma, Kerry, and Rachel discuss the Seasonal Worker Programme and the challenges COVID-19 has posed. They talk about how before COVID-19, being selected for the programme felt like winning the lottery for workers from the Pacific, but this year that experience has changed dramatically, as workers have been stranded, in some cases unable to go home and in other instances unable to return to Australia. They also unpack the implications this has for the workers themselves, as well as the growing fear amongst farm owners of having a labour shortage come harvest season, and what can be done. Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

02.01.2022 Are managing contractors the problem, or the solution? Today on the show, Rachel speaks to Jacqui De Lacy. Jacqui is the Managing Director of Abt Associates Australia, one of Australias major development contractors. Before joining Abt, Jacqui was the head of AusAid in Indonesia, and shes had a range of other high-level roles in the aid program. Jacqui is also on the board of UNICEF Australia. Jacqui and Rachel discuss the criticisms of facilities and managing contractors,... in particular in the context of PNG. They also discuss the reform thats required in our aid program, to promote partnerships over economic dependence. Jacqui shares her strong views on why aid to Indonesia should not be reduced. Finally, Jacqui reflects on her extensive career in development and how she remains positive, as well as her advice for the next generation looking to forge their careers. Jacquis advice is some of the most tangible and actionable advice weve ever heard, so definitely stay tuned until the end! Listen to this episode via the links below: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud

02.01.2022 Should the Pacific join the Trans-Pacific Travel Bubble? On our latest episode Liz Pechan, Founder and Co-Owner of the multi-award winning resort The Havannah Vanuatu, says a travel bubble and corridor will sustain livelihoods and wellbeing as Oceania emerges from the impact of COVID-19 to rebuild its economies. Listen to this episode via the links below: ... Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcast Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/goodwillhunterspodcastsoundcloud See more