Annabel Brown
Annabel oversees two flagship CPD projects, the Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration and the Cities and Settlement Initaitive, focussing on domestic and foreign policy related to migration and settlement. She also has oversight of the ‘way CPD works’ – the Centre’s approach to developing policy and programs. Annabel is an experienced advisor and facilitator with over 17 years of experience supporting effective social and economic development in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Annabel has particular expertise leading research and evaluation projects focused on understanding policy influence, advocacy, leadership development, governance, accountability and empowerment. Agencies and networks she has worked with include Transparency International, Oxfam, WaterAid, the Secretariat of Pacific Community, the Australian Public Service Commission and the Australian Aid Program. Annabel has a Masters in International Development from RMIT University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia, majoring in Philosophy. She is passionate about generating knowledge, through collaborative processes, and using that to improve policy and practice.
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