Gender · Political Economy · Research · International Development
Moala Global · International Advisory
Gender analysis, political economy analysis, intersectional research, and evidence synthesis for DFAT, UN agencies, international NGOs, and global universities — grounded in direct experience at the UN Security Council, UN Women, Cardno International Development, and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre. Published researcher with 26 Google Scholar citations. Development Intelligence Lab consultant bench.
Context
Understanding systems, institutions, and norms
Power
Mapping incentives, barriers, and drivers of change
Equity
Applying gender and intersectional lenses
Action
Clear, ethical, evidence-based strategies
What we do
Rigorous, culturally grounded, and evidence-based analysis that supports policy, program design, and strategic decision-making in complex international contexts.
Understanding power, institutions, incentives, and context to inform development programs, policy design, and strategic decision-making. PEA reveals the formal and informal dynamics that shape outcomes — and what needs to change.
Supporting gender-responsive policy and programming across international development contexts. From rapid gender analyses to full gender mainstreaming strategies, our work identifies barriers, opportunities, and pathways to equality.
Understanding how gender, race, Indigeneity, disability, class, age, and sexuality intersect to shape outcomes. Essential for inclusive program design, human rights alignment, and equity-centred policy.
High-quality research synthesis for policy, programs, and academic work. From rapid reviews to full systematic reviews, we turn complex literature into clear, decision-ready insights.
Supporting DFAT, UN agencies, and NGOs with program design, MEL frameworks, policy briefs, and strategic analysis. Analytical support that strengthens programs, reduces risk, and improves outcomes.
Culturally grounded, community-led research methodologies rooted in Pacific and Indigenous ways of knowing, and relational approaches that centre community voice, ethics, and accountability.
Our framework
Stage 01
A grounded understanding of the system before any analysis begins.
Stage 02
A clear picture of who holds power, why, and what drives change.
Stage 03
A nuanced understanding of inequity, opportunity, and inclusion.
Stage 04
Clear, actionable, ethical strategies that decision-makers can use.
Who we work with
PEA, gender analysis, program design, and bid support — including direct experience managing DFAT, ADB, and CDC Group tenders at Cardno International Development.
Direct experience at the UN Security Council (WPS) as a Policy Research Fellow, with UN Women (violent extremism research), and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre.
Research, gender analysis, and policy synthesis for international NGOs — including the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security delivering recommendations directly to the UNSC.
Academic research partnerships including UN Women/Monash University (violent extremism), and Honours research in international development and anthropology (La Trobe, 2026).
National consultations with Indigenous educators and stakeholders at AITSL, development of the Indigenous Cultural Competency Discussion Paper, and engagement with IndigenousX and NIYEC.
Subcontracting and specialist support for international development firms — with direct prior experience at Cardno International Development managing competitive bids across Asia-Pacific.
About Moala Global
Moala Global provides gender analysis, political economy analysis, intersectional research, and evidence synthesis for international development — grounded in direct, hands-on experience across the global development system.
Aydon's international career spans a Policy Research Fellowship at the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security — delivering monthly recommendations directly to the UN Security Council and attending UNSC meetings as an observer — through to managing DFAT, ADB, and CDC Group bid processes at Cardno International Development, conducting political economy research across Asia-Pacific, and producing policy analysis on violent extremism with UN Women and Monash University.
An Honours thesis in international development and anthropology (La Trobe University, 2026) and a Master of International Relations (University of Queensland) underpin a rigorous, ethically grounded analytical practice.
Published research
Public goods
Moala Global's frameworks, tools and analysis are public goods, published openly under CC BY 4.0. Advisory engagements for government and business are assessed case by case.
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Insights
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Whether you have an upcoming research project, program design need, or tender requiring specialist gender or PEA expertise — get in touch directly.
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Response time
Within 48 hours
All enquiries responded to within 48 hours. For urgent matters, call directly.
What to include
A brief description of your project or collaboration, and your timeline.
Available for collaboration on public good tools.
Now
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