Welcome to Episode 94 of Good Will Hunters from the Development Policy Centre.

Today on the show I’m 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 & People’s Choice Awards.

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.

To hear more from Gordon, attend his upcoming seminar with the Law and Justice Development Community:

https://www.lawjusticedev.net/events

And you can read Gordon's recent articles here:

https://devpolicy.org/the-diabolically-difficult-mid-term-review-20200903-2/

https://devpolicy.org/adventures-in-east-timorese-bureaucracy-20200611/

You can purchase Gordon's book here:

https://www.booktopia.com.au/beloved-land-gordon-peake/book/9781922247308.html

There are some exciting conferences and events coming up this month! Check them out below:

https://acfid.asn.au/content/oceania-connect-2020

https://www.pawaliklik.community

Enjoy the episode,

The GWH Team