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AusAID in the Pacific

Australian aid is building a stronger region, and is reaching those who need it most.

Australia currently provides half of all global Official Development Assistance (ODA) to PNG and Pacific island countries. This amounts to over $1.16 billion in 2011-12, and represents almost 25 per cent of total Australian ODA.

Australia is also investing an additional $124.5 million over four years to accelerate progress in education and skills development in the Pacific region.

This new funding will expand Australian support to Pacific island countries to enable children to attend and complete primary school, improve learning outcomes, particularly in literacy and numeracy in the early grades, and improve the employability of their young people.

Australian aid is making a difference. It improves the delivery of services in the key area of health, and is working with countries to improve climate change outcomes and prepare for disasters.

Australian aid underpins economic growth, strengthens the work of government and helps build strong and sustainable communities.

The majority of Australia's assistance is delivered through bilateral programs. Priority areas for assistance are agreed with each government within a Partnership for Development.

Australia is also the major donor to regional organisations which address region-wide challenges. Non-Government Organisations remain important partners, including at the grass-roots level.

The region faces significant challenges, but progress is being made.

Many children are healthier and better educated. Economies are gaining resilience. The role of women in nation-building is increasingly recognised and supported. Better aid coordination is reducing waste and duplication.

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Outcomes of the Pacific Islands Forum

 

Last reviewed: 24 December, 2010

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