On Friday, November 21, DT Global was honoured to celebrate the graduation of our latest cohort of Emerging Leaders in International Development (ELID).
This year’s online graduation ceremony brought together participants from across the Asia–Pacific region, alongside dignitaries and guest speakers from DFAT. We were also joined by First Nations Leadership Coaches from ETM Perspectives, colleagues, friends, and staff from both corporate and project offices.
Leonie Whyte, Head of Program Quality and Gender at DT Global Asia-Pacific, reflected on the purpose and impact of the program. She shared that “DT Global is strongly committed to locally led development because we know it is fundamental to achieving effective and enduring change. We are incredibly proud of the Emerging Leaders in International Development Program — our people are at the heart of our organisation. ELID provides leaders with skills, networks, and support to guide them on their leadership journeys. They are driving change, strengthening local systems, and embodying the values that guide our work.”
Throughout the event, our Emerging Leaders reflected on their 12-month leadership journey — sharing insights on the value of learning with First Nations providers, the impact of applying adaptive leadership approaches in their work, and how the program has strengthened their contributions to locally led development.
Rosamond Bing a graduating Emerging Leader and Deputy Director for the Tonga Australia Support Program said that the ELID program has been a catalyst for accelerating locally led development:
“By encouraging local perspectives, peer learning, and shared solutions to common challenges, ELID has strengthened leadership capacity and built resilience across the region.”
Congratulations to our graduating Emerging Leaders! We look forward to seeing the impact you will continue to make across the region.
Final preparations are underway for the Timor-Leste – Australia Economic and Business Conference 2025 (TLAUCON2025), taking place from 7 to 8 August at the Dili Convention Centre, co-hosted by the Vice-Prime Minister of Timor-Leste and the Australian Government.
TLAUCON2025 will open with keynote addresses from His Excellency, Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, and The Hon Dr. Anne Aly MP, Australia’s Minister for International Development, Minister for Small Business and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, demonstrating the strong commitment of Timor-Leste and Australia to support private sector-led development and expand our growing economic ties.
TLAUCON2025 will feature across four key sectors: tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and processing, and minerals and resources, along with a special discussion on Timor-Leste’s ASEAN accession and its implications for trade and investment in Timor-Leste and the region.
A Trade Fair showcasing more than 50 businesses from Timor-Leste and Australia, representing a range of industries, will serve as a platform to promote innovative local products and services and attract investment.
TLAUCON2025 will also include networking side events hosted by the Timor-Leste Australia Business Council, and sponsored by TradeInvest Timor-Leste, Austrade and the Australian Embassy, and site visits for delegates to explore projects across tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing.
With more than 400 participants expected, TLAUCON2025 promises to deliver two dynamic days of dialogue, partnership building, and practical business outcomes.
The DFAT-funded PROSIVU Program, managed by DT Global, is proud to host the Timor-Leste Australia Economic and Business Conference 2025.
For more on TLAUCON2025: https://www.tlaucon2025.com/
