Meg Taylor

Dame Meg Taylor, former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, discusses the critical relationship between aid and genuine development in the Pacific. She argues that much of Australia’s aid merely cycles back to Australia, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and effectiveness. Meg addresses how geopolitical dynamics influence local engagement and calls for accountability in aid delivery. Highlighting the importance of local knowledge, she advocates for tailored approaches that prioritize the needs of Pacific nations over donor interests.