The fundamental purpose of Australian aid is to help people overcome poverty. Australia’s aid program is guided by five strategic goals, as set out in An Effective Aid Program for Australia: Making a real difference – delivering real results.
The strategic goals of the aid program are:
Australia works with governments of partner countries, mostly in the Asia-Pacific region, civil society organisations and multilateral agencies to achieve these goals. Funding decisions are guided by individual countries’ development priorities, an assessment of poverty, Australia’s capacity to make a real and measurable difference and our national interest.
The thematic strategies listed below provide further detail to inform program decisions in particular sectors. Additional thematic strategies will be developed and published over time.
Building a sustainable future: Climate change Building a sustainable future: Effective governance Building a sustainable future: Healthy communities Building a sustainable future: Inclusive communities Building a sustainable future: Managing resources Building a sustainable future: Protecting communities Building a sustainable future: Resilient communities
Last reviewed: 17 April, 2012